RV-12 ADAHRS Stiffener Kit

[rv3flier]

Anyone know if the "kit" is for both under construction and completed aircraft. In the link to the previous discussion it seemed to imply that there would be two kits developed.

[John-G]

Think the "kit" consists of the aforementioned F-00062 stiffener, a handful of LP4-3 rivets and a sheet or two of instillation instructions/drawings. By ordering the "kit" one will at least have the install documentation.

The stiffener can be installed during construction or post construction. Of course, installing the stiffener prior to mating the tail cone to the fuselage is the way to go if given a choice. Guessing kits purchased from now on will include the stiffener ... but that is just a guess.

Happy Building,

[DonFromTX]

Would be nice if future kits have those holes in the fuse skin as well.

[WingedFrog]

Originally Posted by John-G

Think the "kit" consists of the aforementioned F-00062 stiffener, a handful of LP4-3 rivets and a sheet or two of instillation instructions/drawings. By ordering the "kit" one will at least have the install documentation.

The stiffener can be installed during construction or post construction. Of course, installing the stiffener prior to mating the tail cone to the fuselage is the way to go if given a choice. Guessing kits purchased from now on will include the stiffener ... but that is just a guess.

Happy Building,

I have not had any ADAHR problem in 70 hours of flight so I wonder if it is wise to install this stiffener in my case. On the other hand my annual is coming and this is a good opportunity to get into the tailcone. I would be interested to know if the installation of the stiffener can be made without disturbing the ADAHR. As the installation instructions come only with the kit, I don't like to have to order the kit just to find out.

[Jackkclark]

I received the stiffener last week in my avionics package...SkyView Touch.

[XOverZero]

Originally Posted by WingedFrog

As the installation instructions come only with the kit, I don't like to have to order the kit just to find out.

I would simply call the factory and ask them if they'd send you a copy of the instructions. I can't think of why they wouldn't since you're an established customer.