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01-06-2015, 07:56 AM
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Interior installation timing
Question for the gang:
When should I install my interior? I know I should leave everything out except the seat cushions when I present N260KM to Mel for airworthiness. And I know I should at least set all the carpets and pad backings in the airplane when I run the weight and balance. However, what's the best time to go ahead and install it?
Abby (Flightline Interiors) made a beautiful interior, and I look forward to seeing it in the airplane.
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Sid "Scroll" Mayeux, Col, USAF (ret)
52F NW Regional/Aero Valley Airport, Roanoke TX (home of DR's Van Cave)
"KELLI GIRL" N260KM RV-7A tipper
Catch her on YouTube's "Because I Fly!" channel
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01-06-2015, 07:58 AM
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....or should I present the airplane with the interior installed minus the removable panels?
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Sid "Scroll" Mayeux, Col, USAF (ret)
52F NW Regional/Aero Valley Airport, Roanoke TX (home of DR's Van Cave)
"KELLI GIRL" N260KM RV-7A tipper
Catch her on YouTube's "Because I Fly!" channel
Exemption waived.
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01-06-2015, 08:06 AM
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The seats will need to be out for inspection. I will need to crawl through the interior inspecting all control and fuel connections from the firewall to the tailcone.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
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Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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01-06-2015, 08:10 AM
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Thanks, Mel.
So is it OK to go ahead and install the wall and floor carpets? IE, any carpet that doesn't cover a removable panel?
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Sid "Scroll" Mayeux, Col, USAF (ret)
52F NW Regional/Aero Valley Airport, Roanoke TX (home of DR's Van Cave)
"KELLI GIRL" N260KM RV-7A tipper
Catch her on YouTube's "Because I Fly!" channel
Exemption waived.
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01-06-2015, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by scrollF4
Thanks, Mel.
So is it OK to go ahead and install the wall and floor carpets? IE, any carpet that doesn't cover a removable panel?
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I have a different model RV, but I don't think that makes a difference. I left carpet out until after a few flights. I wanted to ensure that there weren't any leaks or drips that may have been induced during the early part of Phase I.
It turned out to be a good approach, like many others have experienced, I had a o-ring in a brake cylinder start to leak after a couple flights.
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01-06-2015, 10:28 AM
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I've been flying now for over 80 hours and I still don't have any interior - just seat cushions.
Abby gets them later this month to upholster and I can't wait!
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01-06-2015, 10:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scrollF4
Thanks, Mel.
So is it OK to go ahead and install the wall and floor carpets? IE, any carpet that doesn't cover a removable panel?
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Not a problem for me!
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
<rvmel(at)icloud.com>
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01-06-2015, 11:53 AM
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Quote:
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Thanks, Mel.
So is it OK to go ahead and install the wall and floor carpets? IE, any carpet that doesn't cover a removable panel?
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You're gonna be crawlin around fixing things and inspecting for leaks for s few hours. I'd leave it out until you know that once it's in its staying in.
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01-06-2015, 05:22 PM
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I copy all...thanks!
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Sid "Scroll" Mayeux, Col, USAF (ret)
52F NW Regional/Aero Valley Airport, Roanoke TX (home of DR's Van Cave)
"KELLI GIRL" N260KM RV-7A tipper
Catch her on YouTube's "Because I Fly!" channel
Exemption waived.
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01-06-2015, 05:30 PM
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So, with questions like this----------can we assume that your are seeing light at the end of the tunnel??
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