What's in your emergency tool kit

LettersFromFlyoverCountry · #1 11-12-2012, 06:26 AM

You're flying halfway across the country with not a lot of spare weight in the baggage area (because of luggage etc).

You've got a bag that's a little bigger than a toolbox to stuff emergency tools. You've already stuffed some duct tape in there and a replacement gas cap... a Phillips screwdriver, a flat head screw driver, and a pair of needle nose pliers in there.

What else?

Vlad · #2 11-12-2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LettersFromFlyoverCountry

What else?

You are good to go Bob just add to your toolbox some inches of safetywire and a small mirror on a stick. Flash light would be helpful too

Ironflight · #3 11-12-2012, 07:20 AM

Whatever you need to get your wheelpants off.

Whatever you need to get your cowl off.

Electronic gadget to connect to the internet to call for VAF help!

rocketbob · #4 11-12-2012, 07:23 AM

A spare tire tube is a must have! That's saved my bacon (and others I've been on trips with) three times over the years.

Camillo · #5 11-12-2012, 07:26 AM

After making a couple trips abroad and after having found (luckly in my hangar) one main wheel down, I decided to add:
- a spare nose tube;
- a spare main gear tube;
- some mixed screws (fairings and cowl: I lost a couple of screws from fairings during 150 hours).

tkatc · #6 11-12-2012, 07:35 AM

Enough tools to get the plugs out and the wheels off.

Sounds as though you already have the bag but I like those cheap camera bags you get on eBay. They are the right size and are usually padded. This keeps the baggage area happy.

LettersFromFlyoverCountry · #7 11-12-2012, 07:43 AM

So if I'm packing a spare tube, I should also pack the Avery jack and a bottle jack. Man, that's a lot of weight.

humptybump · #8 11-12-2012, 07:46 AM

Duct tape can cover a number of things. In a pinch it can serve as a fuel cap and even patch a tube :-)

I agree with Tony and include a small solution for removing a plug and carry a spare plug.

I agree with Vlad and include a coil of safety wire.

I agree with Paul on the 'electronic gadget' ... I often fly with more than one

I have a baggy with a few screws, a few small tie-wraps, and a spare cowl fastener.

aerhed · #9 11-12-2012, 08:09 AM

A fresh credit card.

Ron Lee · #10 11-12-2012, 08:55 AM

Define the likely failures and what is needed to repair that may not be at an FBO.

Example: Nose tire flat. Tube. Allen wrench.

I carry a lot but am solo.

You should consider putting tools, etc in a small container that is secured on the front floorboard in front of the spar.

Carry less luggage if need be.

It is a trade-off.