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10-07-2020, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Fayetteville, GA
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watch out for cracks!
Agree with Squaz, the step is a huge aid, but after only 170 hours on my 8, I've discovered a crack all along the backside of the tube just below the weldment where it exits the fuselage. Apparently this is a common problem.
I'm toying with the idea of either removing it permanently or repairing/replacing it and making it removable in case it ever cracks again. I've also read where at least one builder made his retractable but never saw how that was done.
J. Baker
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10-07-2020, 08:31 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Meridian ID, Aspen CO, Okemos MI
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Just a basic sheet metal patch. Fair it with some proseal.
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Since this thread is about patching I dont think this hijacks it.
Scott, you said to use proseal to fair it out. Why proseal and not any of the epoxy or other products designed for fairing body work? I only used it on my tanks and that was enough! Maybe I have missed something good. Probably better for areas that flex? I didnt think it got hard enough for body work. Just curious
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Williamston MI
O-320 D2A
Flying N376E
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10-07-2020, 08:44 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Cedar Park, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rockwoodrv9
Since this thread is about patching I dont think this hijacks it.
Scott, you said to use proseal to fair it out. Why proseal and not any of the epoxy or other products designed for fairing body work? I only used it on my tanks and that was enough! Maybe I have missed something good. Probably better for areas that flex? I didnt think it got hard enough for body work. Just curious
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Just my choice. It is my go-to for a wet seal of two pieces of aluminum. I have no such fear of the south end of a north bound skunk  .
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CQ Headset by Card Machine Works
CMW E-Lift
RV-9A N4822C flying 2200+hrs. / Cedar Park, TX
RV8 Building - fuselage / showplanes canopy (Done!)
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10-07-2020, 08:57 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Ionia Michigan
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I looked on Vans store and couldn't find the step kit, does anybody have the part number for it? I'm considering putting a step on.
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RV6 N7219d
IO-320-B1A
Sam James cowl
first flight May 2, 1997
RV8 #83830 tail done, wing done, fuselage done.
Working on the finish kit.
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10-07-2020, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Meridian ID, Aspen CO, Okemos MI
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Just my choice. It is my go-to for a wet seal of two pieces of aluminum. I have no such fear of the south end of a north bound skunk . |
Ha! I sill cant stand that skunk and hope to never deal with it again!
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Williamston MI
O-320 D2A
Flying N376E
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10-08-2020, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by D Weisgerber
I looked on Vans store and couldn't find the step kit, does anybody have the part number for it? I'm considering putting a step on.
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DWG 71 shows the step as WD-832.
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RV-8 N884RA under construction
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10-08-2020, 12:15 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Ionia Michigan
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I have searched for WD-832 and it doesn't come up in Vans store. I thought there might be a kit with a different part number.
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RV6 N7219d
IO-320-B1A
Sam James cowl
first flight May 2, 1997
RV8 #83830 tail done, wing done, fuselage done.
Working on the finish kit.
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10-08-2020, 12:50 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Aiken, SC
Posts: 685
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Call Van’s to order. Lots of things don’t make it to the web store.
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10-08-2020, 01:01 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Cedar Park, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by D Weisgerber
I have searched for WD-832 and it doesn't come up in Vans store. I thought there might be a kit with a different part number.
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I just plugged that into the "search" on the front door of the web store and it came right up with the part. $278 (add to cart).
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CQ Headset by Card Machine Works
CMW E-Lift
RV-9A N4822C flying 2200+hrs. / Cedar Park, TX
RV8 Building - fuselage / showplanes canopy (Done!)
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10-08-2020, 01:13 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Ionia Michigan
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I did find it now thanks. I couldn't find it on my computer but when I searched on my phone I found it.
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RV6 N7219d
IO-320-B1A
Sam James cowl
first flight May 2, 1997
RV8 #83830 tail done, wing done, fuselage done.
Working on the finish kit.
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