Jacking RV's off the ground

[petehowell]

I need to get the weight off the wheels to fit the gear fairings and pants. Trying to do this before I go to the hangar, so I need to jack the plane without the wings on.

Suggestions include 2 motorcycle lifts (and spacers) under the spar with a tail weight.

Any thoughts?

[pdecraene7a]

Do you have info for Kennon Aircraft Covers? Address or e-mail or phone? How much did you pay for your cowl plugs if you don't mind sharing?

Thanks

[robertahegy]

Pete, the motorcycle jacks should be fine. put a rug and some wide boards and/or plywood to prevent damaging the bottom. In any event, be careful when jacking a plane off the ground. Be sure it is level and stable to work on.

Roberta

[Scott DellAngelo]

Pete,

I use one motorcycle jack ($4X at Pep Boys with rebate if I remember right) and a spacer out of scrap wood I made. That took a few minutes because i had to make it to clear the com antenna that I have in the way. I then use a saw horse under the tail to make sure the plane cannot fall backwards. If working on the nosewheel then just hang weight off the tie down ring in order to MAKE it stay on the saw horse. Cheap solution, no fiddling around, and super easy. A piece off old carpet or something between the spacer and the fuselage.

Scott - #90598 - N598SD Flying - 52 hours

[petehowell]

Roberta and Scott,

Thanks for the help. Roberta - I have made some progress since you helped me with the cowl!

[walter]

Just received a set from http://www.aircraftjacks.com for $381 (2 jacks)
and that includes shipping. These suckers are nice. They are $159.00 a piece.
Model 326. I'll be using them this weekend to finish the wheelpant/glf.