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Old 01-04-2016, 09:59 PM
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I use a hoist like that a lot. Your nose weight on the ten is less than the engine weight, so the lift rings are fine. In fact the further forward you grab, the less weight you are lifting. I sometimes just sling a soft rope around the blades with a couple bowlines. No big deal. Plus, the hoist lets you pump up and down while you're stacking the parts.
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Old 01-05-2016, 10:22 PM
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Ended up using both weight on horizontal stab and hoist for safety. 3 fifty pound bags was just right to only require a small lift at engine mount. Worked real nice and performed service bulletin with no problem, thanks to all.
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Old 07-09-2016, 07:38 AM
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Here's a way without a lift......



This is just a few concrete blocks, 3/4" plywood bolted to a four wheel dolly. You can use a ratcheting tie down, or have somebody hold the tail down a bit while you adjust the tie down. It works quite well.....
don't you think that there is too much stress on the tail and its structures if you are pulling it down like this ?

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Old 07-09-2016, 08:15 AM
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don't you think that there is too much stress on the tail and its structures if you are pulling it down like this ?

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In flight, the downward aerodynamic forces on the tail are at least as great as the static force applied here, I would think.
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Old 07-09-2016, 09:08 AM
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Oooooh! Expansion anchor and lag bolt - never had good luck with those to the point I'd trust 'em for holding down the tail. I'd be tempted to use an epoxy or non-shrink grout.

That opinion being said, I am the first admit my fear may be unreasonable.
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Old 07-09-2016, 09:55 AM
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The whole aircraft is pulled by the engine in flight. That load is transferred through the lord mounts. Lifting on the engine itself won't hurt the lord mounts, that's what they are there for.
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