I'm turning to all the good folks here for some guidance and assistance in performing this SB.
The good folks at VANS have provided a new EX-00021-1 three part exhaust assembly which our team purchased and put on the plane per the instructions. We also installed the EX-00022-1 per the SB which is working flawlessly.
The issue is the middle tube is slipping down and resting on the radiator hose. This contact caused the rubber hose to develop a hole and slow leak which was quickly noticed by pre-flight inspections before each and every flight.
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VANS support said it shouldn't slip, but my co owners aren't so sure this is a good solution to have a slip joint in the exhaust this way.
Has anyone else been successful in installing the EX-00021-1 without it slipping? If so, kindly let me know what I'm doing wrong. Our group strives to follow best practices and compliance with all of VANS Aircraft's recommendations to keep our plane safe and flying well.
The good folks at VANS have provided a new EX-00021-1 three part exhaust assembly which our team purchased and put on the plane per the instructions. We also installed the EX-00022-1 per the SB which is working flawlessly.
The issue is the middle tube is slipping down and resting on the radiator hose. This contact caused the rubber hose to develop a hole and slow leak which was quickly noticed by pre-flight inspections before each and every flight.
See picture
VANS support said it shouldn't slip, but my co owners aren't so sure this is a good solution to have a slip joint in the exhaust this way.
Has anyone else been successful in installing the EX-00021-1 without it slipping? If so, kindly let me know what I'm doing wrong. Our group strives to follow best practices and compliance with all of VANS Aircraft's recommendations to keep our plane safe and flying well.