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09-08-2006, 12:53 AM
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Bent main gear leg
Does anyone have a gear leg like this:
I don't see how it could happen. The apex of the bend is right where the block of wood held the leg down in the crate, but there's no way a few staples could take the force needed to bend solid steel that thick!
Is it even a problem?
Conor McCarthy
RV-9A 90990 fuselage
QLD, Australia
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09-08-2006, 05:04 AM
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I doubt any of us would have noticed it. You will fine tune it on installation so Id go with it.
Best,
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09-08-2006, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Kahuna
I doubt any of us would have noticed it. You will fine tune it on installation so Id go with it.
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Kahuna,
I don't know how he is going to "fine tune it" since the bolt holes are pre-drilled on the -9's.
Conor,
Contact Van's to see what they have to say.
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09-08-2006, 06:21 AM
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Dont the owners mount and measure the sweep an toe and shim? 
taildragger or sissy wheel, this would be required even on a predrilled.
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09-08-2006, 07:49 AM
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You pay Van's for new - Straight part's.
Have them replace it.
Your are building a brand new airplane. Build it right the
1st time. You will never regret it.
--They may blame it on the shipper--
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RV-6A Flying Since 2002
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09-08-2006, 07:55 AM
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been here awhile
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Dont the owners mount and measure the sweep an toe and shim?
taildragger or sissy wheel, this would be required even on a predrilled.
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Not on the newer -6, -7, and -9 models. The builder just sticks the gear leg in the socket, inserts a bolt and the deal is done, no adjustments possible unless drastic measures are taken.
The gear leg looks bent to me. |
09-08-2006, 08:00 AM
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Hydraulic press
As slight as the bend is, I'd strongly consider finding a hydraulic press and give it a little persuasion and check it with a straight edge. Only because you're in Oz and the shipping back 'n forth will be so time consuming,
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09-08-2006, 08:07 AM
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straightening
would probaly be ok, but that or replacement should be required. i second the voice about new straight parts you paid for. send a pic to vans. realize any loss in length is going to be multiplied at the wing tip exponentialy. 1/8 at the leg x the length. could end up sitting noticeably uneven.
my.02
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09-08-2006, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Sam Buchanan
Not on the newer -6, -7, and -9 models. The builder just sticks the gear leg in the socket, inserts a bolt and the deal is done, no adjustments possible unless drastic measures are taken.
The gear leg looks bent to me.
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The new kits are great! In one day I assembled my wheels, installed the engine mount, inserted the gear legs, and hung my engine.
It can't get any better than that!
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09-08-2006, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul
You pay Van's for new - Straight part's.
Have them replace it.
Your are building a brand new airplane. Build it right the
1st time. You will never regret it.
--They may blame it on the shipper--
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More likely the heat treater. I don't think the shipper could bend it short of driving over it on an uneven surface.
I do think the heat treater can do a better job supporting the part when it's hot and soft.
-mike
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