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Old 10-03-2010, 06:47 PM
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Default Anyone have photos or drawings of a lift/cradle for wings and fuselage?
I need to construct a fuselage cradle and jack/lifts to support each wing so I can do a motor mount replacement and install longer gear legs on my (flying) RV-4. I was curious what others have made and if anyone has some photos and/or drawings of the fuselage cradle and wing jacks that worked best for them.... or how they would make them if they had to do it.

Thanks in advance for the help.
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Old 10-12-2010, 12:40 PM
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Old 10-12-2010, 02:36 PM
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Default Tough one...
You might call Van's and see if they have any ideas. You could use the wing tie down locations as jack points. I know they can support the entire wieght of the airplane including engine. The roll bar may be an adequate lifting point but hopefully someone with direct knowledge will chime in and help you out.
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Old 10-12-2010, 08:27 PM
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