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Old 08-25-2013, 12:33 PM
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Default I need Tie down rings for RV-3

Anyone know where I can find some?
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Old 08-25-2013, 12:39 PM
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Default Welcome to VAF!

Bill, welcome to the good ship VAF

Vans sells them.

http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/...t=tiedown-ring
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Old 08-25-2013, 01:10 PM
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They are the same as for any RV (should be) - Van's has them, Avery, Cleaveland has fancy ones - most of the usual parts suppliers have something.
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Old 08-25-2013, 02:08 PM
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Default tie down

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Anyone know where I can find some?
I put Retractable ones on my -3 from aircraft spruce. They fit great along the spar height.
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Old 08-25-2013, 05:18 PM
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Good hardware stores carry them.
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Old 08-25-2013, 08:06 PM
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Thanks Gentleman!

Good to be here!
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Old 08-26-2013, 11:07 AM
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Default RV-3 tiedowns

Bill,
Van's has them. Hope you are enjoying your new RV-3

Danny
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Old 08-26-2013, 11:34 AM
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Default Unicorn Stainless

Check for "Machine Eye Bolts" ----- stainless, with shoulder ---- no rusting, no painting ---- had them on the -10 and -8A --- getting ready to order some for the -6A.
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Old 08-26-2013, 12:05 PM
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Nice find!

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Check for "Machine Eye Bolts" ----- stainless, with shoulder ---- no rusting, no painting ---- had them on the -10 and -8A --- getting ready to order some for the -6A.
Here's the direct link to the product. Get the 3/8 size.

http://unicornstainless.com/products...hine-eye-bolt/

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