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06-21-2011, 02:43 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Milton Ontario
Posts: 57
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Tips for Jacking Up
I need to jack up the plane to get a look at the wheels.
Does anyone have any do's/dont's/suggestions/warnings for me?
Thanks in advance,
Jim
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06-21-2011, 02:54 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NC
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06-21-2011, 03:51 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bennington, Vermont USA
Posts: 1,301
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Engine Hoist
I use an engine hoist with straps around the engine mount.
Jim Sharkey
RV-6
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06-21-2011, 05:03 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Hingham Mass.
Posts: 64
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sandifer
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Hi Eric,
By any chance Do You have a picture of that. Thanks in advance.
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06-21-2011, 07:27 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Dundas , Ontario , Canada
Posts: 192
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Jim ,
Give me a call . I just did my brakes . I can help out .
Marc
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Formerly N144RS
SN 1444
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06-22-2011, 11:12 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NC
Posts: 664
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Quote:
Originally Posted by G34U
Hi Eric,
By any chance Do You have a picture of that. Thanks in advance.
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Pretty simple, short bolt/nut attaches the eyebolt in the wing to the eyebolt attached to the top plate of the jack. Cinder blocks under the plywood base of the jack. Very versatile and secure. Overkill maybe, but needed a long-term jacking method for the whole plane with the engine mount off my RV-3 and this worked great. Could level the wings, the fuseleage, and still climb into the plane without worry.
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06-22-2011, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 3,351
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Here is how I do it to jack up the main.
Put a hose clamp on the gear leg (very close to the bottom near the bend) with the screw portion on the inside. Use my floor jack to catch that and portion of the leg itself. I have never had any issues with that
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N825SM RV7A - IO360M1B - SOLD
N825MS RV14A - IO390 - Flying
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06-23-2011, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: None, VA
Posts: 24
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I replace the tie-down ring with a bolt/large washer/spacer nut and use a wing jack. Be aware under some conditions, the tail might have to be tied down.
Jacking up the plane near the wheel itself tends to restrict access to whatever I'm working on. An engine hoist is okay, except that it involves removing the cowling.
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06-23-2011, 05:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 239
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Harbor Freight Lifting Table
Item #94822 that costs less than $125, when on sale.
You drive this table up to the wing, just outboard of the wheel fairing, place a rigid foam 3 inch x 3 inch (or similar) on the table, under the spar, give it a few pumps with your foot, and the wheel is off the ground. Do whatever you need to do, squeeze the handle and it lowers it.
This lifting table has many uses around the aircraft, lifting the tail, etc. When on sale they are just over $100. Best investment I ever made. I've used it for years and wouldn't be without it at home. Of course this is not going to take care of a problem away from home. That's where you cross your fingers and also keep your tires in good condition.
Jake Thiessen
Independence, OR
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07-15-2011, 02:58 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cornish, NH
Posts: 391
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I came here a couple weeks ago looking for tips on how to jack my plane for maintenance. The tip about the HF jacking table reminded me that, when I was building, I had bought a transmission jack from Grizzly so I could easily put the wings on by myself. So, I used that to jack the plane. Worked great. Pics here:
http://www.meyette.us/custom.htm#jacking
brian
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1995 RV-6A - N16RK (Ralph Koger) SOLD
RV-7A - incomplete, supercharged Subaru STi - N432MM - SOLD
2001 Quad City Challenger II LW - N28RT SOLD
www.meyette.us/RV-7Ahome.htm
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