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09-17-2014, 09:42 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
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Dead, broken, bad parts...
Every once in a while, a builder somewhere, messes up a part. God knows I have trashed my share.
To help make future builders know they are not alone when they bugger up a part, it was suggested we post pictures of parts that for one reason or another won't get to fly with us.
Here is a partial pile of dead parts I had laying around the shop, after I made my first flight.
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Using the correct tool for the job at hand would have significantly reduced the size of this pile.
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Bill R.
RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
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09-17-2014, 10:15 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N941WR
Using the correct tool for the job at hand would have significantly reduced the size of this pile.
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Amen to that! |
09-17-2014, 10:21 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Estes Park, CO
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Dead parts
Using the correct instruction for the job as well. Big part is a tank baffle. Lots of z-brackets in the bin. Thank goodness for VAF and experts.
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Larry Larson
Estes Park, CO
http://wirejockrv7a.blogspot.com
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Donated 12/03/2019, plus a little extra.
RV-7A #73391, N511RV reserved (2,000+ hours)
HS SB, empennage, tanks, wings, fuse, working finishing kit
Disclaimer
I cannot be, nor will I be, held responsible if you try to do the same things I do and it does not work and/or causes you loss, injury, or even death in the process.
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09-17-2014, 11:52 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Delaware, OH (KDLZ)
Posts: 4,194
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N941WR
Every once in a while, a builder somewhere, messes up a part. God knows I have trashed my share.
To help make future builders know they are not alone when they bugger up a part, it was suggested we post pictures of parts that for one reason or another won't get to fly with us.
Here is a partial pile of dead parts I had laying around the shop, after I made my first flight.
Using the correct tool for the job at hand would have significantly reduced the size of this pile.
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My box of spare parts looks to be about the same. It is a good source for scrap aluminum when you need to fabricate something else down the road. |
09-17-2014, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ga
Posts: 662
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Spar - Buyer Beware
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7kgxr6bsi...tICbfFDga?dl=0
RV-9 Spar, misdrilled rivet by previous builder, hidden very well during pre-purchase inspection, not mentioned by seller, typical buyer beware lesson.
Also, unrepairable wavy trailing edge aileron. I thought I could bring it back from the dead, but couldn't pull it off.
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RV-3 Sold
RV-4 Sold
RV-6a Sold
RV-9 IO-360 CS, Built and Flying
Aerostar 600A, Family Hotrod
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09-17-2014, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Wichita, KS
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You ought to see my box of scrap aluminum tubing from (mis)bending fuel lines!
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Kurt W.
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09-17-2014, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Redlands, Ca.
Posts: 1,457
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Amateurs!!!!!
.... That's nothing! We took our scrap bin to the iron & metal yard the other day and the weight was 4,753 lbs. Now that is what I call evidence of professional mistake makers. Thanks, Allan...  
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AntiSplatAero.com
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09-17-2014, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Boulder, CO
Posts: 4,428
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I was telling an experienced RV builder about all the parts I've ruined on my RV-3B and he told me that when his RV-7 was done, he took his scrap to a dealer and got $136 for it.
Dave
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09-18-2014, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL KCLW
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The trashed wing spar might win, but I'll play...
And this pile doesn't include a main gear weldment and an almost fully-assembled horizontal stabilizer. There's definitely a trim tab in there somewhere.
But, I'm learning a lot, and started powering up some instruments today!
Chris
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RV-9A - Done(ish) 4/5/16! Flying 4/7/16
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