Install Steps BEFORE F-750 Aft Baggage Side Cover

larrynew · #1 02-29-2012, 08:29 AM

Don't do what I did and read and comply with Van's instructions which said: 1. Install F-750 Aft Baggage Side Cover, 2. Refer to separate instructions for installing steps. Go to instructions for steps which say: 1. Remove F-750 Aft Baggage Side Cover! More practice drilling out rivets.

Fred.Stucklen · #2 02-29-2012, 01:48 PM

If you're really smart you'll install the steps with nutplates, and an additional inspection cover in the baggage compartment floor to accress the bolt in the nylon block under the floor. There have been many step failures (I've had two, both on the passenger side) and having the nutplates and access panel will make what is normally a full day job, into a one hour job when you have to replace the step....

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Originally Posted by larrynew

Don't do what I did and read and comply with Van's instructions which said: 1. Install F-750 Aft Baggage Side Cover, 2. Refer to separate instructions for installing steps. Go to instructions for steps which say: 1. Remove F-750 Aft Baggage Side Cover! More practice drilling out rivets.