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05-08-2010, 01:17 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Panel Access cutting.
I am about to cut 2 access panel for my 7. I recall seeing a thread about this in the past but cannot find it. Does someone have or recall the link. I was hoping to get some ideas before I start cutting.
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Ryan Allen, CFII
RV7 N612RA, flying since july 2012
E-170/175
RV10 Tail Kit complete, Wings 90%, fuse on order
Acro Sport 2, building
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05-08-2010, 02:02 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Manstad, Norway
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A big one here...
I was in the process of making two like yours, but then got the idea for one big one instead.
Check this link for pics and comments from Gus at Vans and at the very end, pics of my finished one.
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...g+access+panel
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Regards Alf Olav Frog / Norway
First RV-7 completed, (bought partly finished from a US-builder) 305 hrs per July 2014, SOLD
Second -7 had first flight Feb 25th 2014. 220 hrs pr July 2019. Life is good!
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05-08-2010, 02:31 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mahomet, Illinois
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Mine are laid out (and installed) just like yours ...same size, same location. I'm happy with 'em.
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Terry Ruprecht
RV-9A Tip-up; IO-320 D2A
S. James cowl/plenum
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05-08-2010, 02:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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ah yes..thanks that's the link was recalled seeing before. What are yall using to seal the access panels for leaks?
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Ryan Allen, CFII
RV7 N612RA, flying since july 2012
E-170/175
RV10 Tail Kit complete, Wings 90%, fuse on order
Acro Sport 2, building
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05-08-2010, 04:27 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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good enough for me. my panels are cut. time to order some skins and parts..
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Ryan Allen, CFII
RV7 N612RA, flying since july 2012
E-170/175
RV10 Tail Kit complete, Wings 90%, fuse on order
Acro Sport 2, building
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05-08-2010, 04:49 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,145
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access panel gaskets
Scott Card has good info on how to do gaskets. Go here |
05-08-2010, 07:07 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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very nice...thanks.
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Ryan Allen, CFII
RV7 N612RA, flying since july 2012
E-170/175
RV10 Tail Kit complete, Wings 90%, fuse on order
Acro Sport 2, building
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05-08-2010, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mahomet, Illinois
Posts: 2,195
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I know one ...
....builder who used non-hardening Permatex on his. Said it gives him a perfect seal, and as seldom as he takes the covers off, little inconvenience.
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Terry Ruprecht
RV-9A Tip-up; IO-320 D2A
S. James cowl/plenum
(Dues paid thru Nov '18)
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05-08-2010, 10:21 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Delta, CO/Atlin, BC
Posts: 2,389
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Like Scott, I put a bead of proseal under some plastic cling wrap (like Saran Wrap) and screwed down the panels, through the plastic wrap, and let it set up for a few days. Then unscrewed the panels, peeled off the plastic wrap and let the proseal cure some more. Seems to work fine as a gasket. I used proseal rather than RTV or similar because 1) I had it around; and 2) I figured if some got onto the skin it would not make the skin unpaintable (whereas the RTV apparently causes all sorts of problems).
Cheers
greg
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RV-9B (Big tires) Tipup @AJZ or CYSQ
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