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-7 vs -7a gear legs

meloosifah

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Another conversion question (this is a complete airframe): Is there any reason why the -7a legs cannot be reused for the -7 after the conversion?
 
Look up the part numbers.... if they are the same, then you can use them. Van is no dummy.
 
By that logic, you can?t use an RV-8 tail on a -6. However, many builders do. I am hopeful someone who has done this conversion will comment.
 
By that logic, you can?t use an RV-8 tail on a -6. However, many builders do. I am hopeful someone who has done this conversion will comment.

The VERTICAL stab and rudder can be used but the horizontal can't.
These were actually specified in the last generation emp kits so the part numbers do show up in the late version plans.
So the prior comment is valid. Checking the plans is the best way to confirm
I am pretty sure the leg part #'s are different but the plans will tell you for sure.
 
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