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Old 12-03-2012, 06:45 AM
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Default No problem Tony - -

I just stopped once in a while and took a picture. I was hoping it would give a better idea of the size of the job. I worked very hard at it. Lots of drilling and riveting. I have a small compressor at the airport, and used the rivet gun that came with my tool kit. Glad I had it.

John Bender
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Old 12-03-2012, 12:25 PM
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Is there anyone in the Salem, OR area, who has received this kit but does not plan to do the modification for a couple of months, who would be willing to trade for my future kit? According to Vans, I should receive my kit by Jan. 11. They estimated 25-40 days and that was Nov. 27.

I have just started my fuse sub-kit and am starting to need some of the new pieces.

Anyone able to do this please send a PM. Thanks in advance.
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Old 12-03-2012, 01:02 PM
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Default MLG/Fuel Tank Mod

I plan to do SB 12-11-09 completely, when my parts arrive. I did not do the fuel tank mod, and am considering not doing it, now that we have a much more robust MLG system. Oh, I'm building it under the EAB rules.
Any thought!!

Tom
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Old 12-03-2012, 01:52 PM
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The purpose of the fuel tank mod is to prevent the tank from rupturing in the event of a crash. The purpose of the more robust landing gear upgrade is to prevent damage during normal takeoff and landing, not during crashes. No matter how strong the landing gear is, in the event of a forced off airport landing, the landing gear will bend if it strikes an object like a rock or tree stump or ditch or etc. And then the fuel tank will rupture if it has not been reinforced per the service bulletin. The pilot who crashed and was sprayed with fuel was lucky that there was no fire. Others might not be so lucky.
Modifying the fuel tank and working with tank sealant is not fun work. But the pilot and passenger will be thankful the fuel tank did not rupture as they walk away unscathed from the crash site.
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Old 12-03-2012, 05:57 PM
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I plan to do SB 12-11-09 completely, when my parts arrive. I did not do the fuel tank mod, and am considering not doing it, now that we have a much more robust MLG system. Oh, I'm building it under the EAB rules.
Any thought!!

Tom
Tom, Joe is right. IMHO it would be very shortsighted not to install the fuel tank mod. It is not that big of a deal, especially if done concurrently with the MLG SB.
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Old 12-04-2012, 02:08 PM
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JBs completed upgrade:

John Bender completed his SB 12-11-09 MLG Upgrade and has posted a picture album in Piccasa:
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...0&postcount=98

John,
Hope you don't mind, a post in this thread will lead searchers for SB 12-11-09 to your pictures.

Tony
I notice that you have tucked the brake line under the main gear leg.
I was thinking about that myself, after seeing the photos of damaged brake lines.
But is there any chance the brake line could contact the lower skin cover?
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Old 12-04-2012, 02:41 PM
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Default Hey Tim - -

to be honest, I just put it there cause it worked. It is behind the leg until it goes into the fuse. Photo may be deceiving.

John Bender
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Old 12-04-2012, 04:35 PM
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to be honest, I just put it there cause it worked. It is behind the leg until it goes into the fuse. Photo may be deceiving.

John Bender
Nice work John.

Cherry Max rivets are a chore. They manufacturer calls out using buying or renting their gun.
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Old 12-04-2012, 07:03 PM
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Default SB 12-11-09

Thanks to Tony T for the new thread. I'm glad to see Van's is "comp"ing the kit. Is there a delay for shipping. I will order ASAP.

Although I see this is quite a project for flying RV-12s, I'm bummed because I JUST finished landing gear, bleeding the brakes, fuel tank & ELT. At least my wings are off (no wing root seals yet, either), no fuel in the tank. Any guesses yet on how long to complete? The SB is 30 pages; a bit daunting!

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Old 12-05-2012, 10:45 AM
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Thanks to Tony T for the new thread. I'm glad to see Van's is "comp"ing the kit. Is there a delay for shipping. I will order ASAP.
There is no need to order the kit- it is being shipped automatically at no cost to everyone. As I understand from prior messages, they are prioritizing flying aircraft first and then builders who have received finishing kits. I received mine last Saturday.

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