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Old 01-14-2009, 05:35 PM
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Is this just the -8's or does the -8A have the same setup?
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Old 01-15-2009, 11:07 AM
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Is this just the -8's or does the -8A have the same setup?

The -8A is totaly different. You won't have the gear tower that are difficult to access.
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Old 01-15-2009, 06:47 PM
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Default Here's my stab at a solution

I am putting permanent retainer 'wrenches' into my box....basically making the nuts into captured ones....

Here is a link to a few pics.
http://hepburn.chris.googlepages.com/lgnutwrench

You astute viewers out there will see that I still have to do some filing to make room for my shop heads....

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Old 01-16-2009, 09:58 AM
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That looks like a great Idea. Definately got my gears turning since I put my gear on once and need to put them back on now. that sure would make checking the torques easy in the future for inspections.
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Old 01-16-2009, 11:13 AM
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Any chance of using something along the lines of these???

I dont know the size of the LG bolts, so ???
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Old 01-16-2009, 12:35 PM
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Default Hmmm

I doubt if they would be able to take the torque. The bolts are 3/8, and the specified nuts are steel locking nuts. Also, the order of assembly would not allow for the pre-installation of nut plates, since the holes are drilled in final assembly, and you would not be able to install the rivets.

Hmmm... I suppose you could install the rivets...but I would still check the allowable torque on that type of fitting.
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Old 01-16-2009, 01:49 PM
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Well, there is a 3/8 nut plate listed.

Could it be installed with a couple of 4-40 screws drilled/tapped into the mount??

Would allow for changing out later, if the nut got damaged, or locking feature wore out.

I have no idea what kind of torque is used here, or what the nuts will take, just floating an idea or two out there.

There are also keepers made for nuts, common on car headers, that might be usable, here ia a link. to one vendor. Probably lots more out there.

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Old 01-16-2009, 02:09 PM
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Default Why is "landing gear" the first QB fuselage step?

All this traffic re: gear attaching machinations has me wondering why the buildrrs manual has you fit/drill the gear then remove it and continue with the fuselage build out.
I made that inquiry of Vans and they replied:
-Common bolts are used thru the wings and gear attach. If the gear is on, you can't get the wings on.
Forwarded by: "Support" <support>
Forwarded to:kens-

I read that slowly and it still reads "you can't put the wings on if the gear is on."
WTF, over.
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Old 01-16-2009, 02:21 PM
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I like Chris' idea and think that's a good way to go if they will hold their shape under the torque load. Might open the slots up.

Let us know how they fair when tightening.

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Old 01-16-2009, 03:30 PM
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All this traffic re: gear attaching machinations has me wondering why the buildrrs manual has you fit/drill the gear then remove it and continue with the fuselage build out.
I made that inquiry of Vans and they replied:
-Common bolts are used thru the wings and gear attach. If the gear is on, you can't get the wings on.
Forwarded by: "Support" <support>
Forwarded to:kens-

I read that slowly and it still reads "you can't put the wings on if the gear is on."
WTF, over.
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Staring at the Fuselage.

You are mixing models. 8 sissy wheel has weldements that carry through the wing. 8 has gear boxes, wings easily removed without touching any gear bolts.
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