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Old 08-28-2011, 08:17 AM
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Default RV 8a vs RV 9a
Hi Guys
I am trying to sell my RV 9a Emp kit. ( it is built)
Will this fit a RV 8A?????

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Old 08-28-2011, 08:30 AM
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The empennage for the RV-9/A is quite different from the RV-8/A.
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Old 08-28-2011, 06:46 PM
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The empennage for the RV-9/A is quite different from the RV-8/A.
However, the RV-9 VS and rudder are used on the RV-7. The HS, elevators, and trim tab are unique to the -9. (The -10 may use the -9’s trim tab, I’m not sure about that.)
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