VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

-POSTING RULES
-Advertise in here!
- Today's Posts | Insert Pics

Keep VAF Going
w/a Donation






VAF on Twitter:
@VansAirForceNet


Go Back   VAF Forums > Model Specific > RV-8/8A
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #11  
Old 03-09-2023, 08:11 PM
JDA_BTR JDA_BTR is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 1,469
Default

Does it matter if the bar is 6061 or 2026 or some other aluminum?
__________________
Ser 140142, RV-14A flying - N1463
Ser 83825, RV-8 building - N8638?
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 03-20-2023, 12:07 AM
chaskuss chaskuss is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SE Florida
Posts: 1,634
Default A bit different

Quote:
Originally Posted by JDA_BTR View Post
Thanks. But I also don’t want to drill a big hole in the longeron.
I chose to mount my battery ground [-] cable to the main longeron. My decision is based on the fact that this is the only longeron that goes all the way to the firewall. That means that it will reach my "forest of tabs" ground block [mounted on firewall] going through the minimum number or riveted connections. It also does not require drilling any extra holes into the longeron. I just use longer rivets there. See

[IMG][/IMG]

[IMG][/IMG]
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 02:03 PM.


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.