VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

- POSTING RULES
- Donate yearly (please).
- Advertise in here!

- Today's Posts | Insert Pics

  #1  
Old 07-03-2011, 11:05 AM
pczar3's Avatar
pczar3 pczar3 is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Bolingbrook, Illiniois
Posts: 254
Question RV-7 Rudder dimensions

I bought a 6 to 7 tail conversion kit recently and I am confused as to if I got the original -7 rudder or the newer larger one. The conversion kit was from Vans and the original parts list was dated near the time the -7's went to a larger rudder. If anyone could give me the height and depth of the rudder I could probably figure it out. As always thanks for the help.
Paul
__________________
Paul
N694BP reserved
RV-6A Very Slow Build!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 07-03-2011, 11:31 AM
D-Dubya D-Dubya is offline
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Posts: 156
Default The trailing edge is one key indicator

The "new" RV-7 rudders have a double-flush riveted trailing edge. The old ones have a formed (bent) edge. That's the easiest way to tell them apart.
__________________
David Welsh
Beaumont, TX
RV-7 N413WD
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 07-03-2011, 12:35 PM
pczar3's Avatar
pczar3 pczar3 is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Bolingbrook, Illiniois
Posts: 254
Default Thanks

That's what I thought so I guess I have the counterweighted small 7 skins and vertical stab. I also have the full set of -6 skins and my original set of tail feathers.

Thanks again.
Paul
__________________
Paul
N694BP reserved
RV-6A Very Slow Build!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:33 AM.


The VAFForums come to you courtesy Delta Romeo, LLC. By viewing and participating in them you agree to build your plane using standardized methods and practices and to fly it safely and in accordance with the laws governing the country you are located in.