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09-15-2018, 06:06 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Park Ridge, NJ
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Landing Gear Install
My finish kit arrives on Monday, and I?m excited to continue moving forward. I have a bit of a problem...
My garage door height is NOT conducive to getting the plane up on its landing gears... at least not with wheels and all. Was wondering if anyone else has had this issue. I am interested in seeing if anyone has mounted the gear, left the wheels of and instead installed some kind of low profile casters. I think if I do this, I should be able to get it in and out of the garage.
I have 77? from the floor to the opening on top.
Anyone else having this issue and devise some kind of temporary wheels?
Thanks
Charlie
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09-15-2018, 06:15 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Flat Rock, North Carolina
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I have a similar issue but it is the width related. I spoke to Van's, my current plan is to leave the fuselage "gear-less" until after I hang the engine. I hear the added gear height makes it more difficult to work on.
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09-15-2018, 06:34 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
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Ive contemplated that, but it seems like it will be difficult to put it up on gear after the engine is installed. For me, the engine may even help... I?m sure the gears flex a bit - just not sure how much. I called vans at one point and they told me that perhaps i could put a bunch of ballast in the plane and let the air out of the tires to give me enough clearance.
I guess I have to wait for the gears to get here to take a look and see if I can come up with something...
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09-15-2018, 09:06 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
Posts: 10,011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cderk
My finish kit arrives on Monday, and I’m excited to continue moving forward. I have a bit of a problem...
My garage door height is NOT conducive to getting the plane up on its landing gears... at least not with wheels and all. Was wondering if anyone else has had this issue. I am interested in seeing if anyone has mounted the gear, left the wheels of and instead installed some kind of low profile casters. I think if I do this, I should be able to get it in and out of the garage.
I have 77” from the floor to the opening on top.
Anyone else having this issue and devise some kind of temporary wheels?
Thanks
Charlie
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I can't find any pictures but I have seen temporary wheels on axles.
IIRC they were discs of 3/4 plywood laminated to the same thickness as a wheel hub.
Wheel dollys may also work.
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Gil Alexander
EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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09-15-2018, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Park Ridge, NJ
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Thanks Gil
That?s kinda what I was thinking. I was hoping someone may have done it so I don?t have to reinvent the wheel - literally!
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09-16-2018, 05:24 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Martinsville, IN
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09-16-2018, 05:57 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
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I machined Alum. pipe to fit into the gear leg socket to lower the fuselage height for working purposes. It was well worth the trouble for a short guy like me. I also made a wooden platform with stairs on both ends to fit over one wing right next to the fuselage door opening. Very easy to get in and out, had a power plug mounted in it and somewhere to lay tools near by the place you are working.
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09-16-2018, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Brentwood, CA
Posts: 659
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I must be missing something...
Wouldn?t it be easier to just not attach the rudder and V-stab until at the hangar?
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Ron Gawer
- RV10, Build in progress.
- RV12, N975G, "The Commuter"...many great hours and happy landings so far.
- Several others that are now just great memories for me.
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09-16-2018, 01:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 267
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rongawer
Wouldn?t it be easier to just not attach the rudder and V-stab until at the hangar?
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We are talking about the height to the top of the fuse when on wheels. With the tail feathers on its much taller.
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Brian Lester
Dues Paid - 2020
RV10 Slow Build - #41778
Finish Kit - in progress
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09-16-2018, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
Posts: 10,011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rongawer
Wouldn?t it be easier to just not attach the rudder and V-stab until at the hangar?
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Typical garage door mentioned...
I'm sure the VS would not be on.
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Gil Alexander
EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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