bogopper
Member
Hi
I have an RV6 with an IO-360 angle valve, Clarck Lyddick wood prop and 850 hours after 12 years. Over winter I've had it stripped and repainted.
Today my inspector came to make sure I had put everything back together correctly. During the inspection he found that the engine/exhaust had been rubbing on the lower cowl. I should have noticed sooner but was more interested in the sodding flap hinges.
I think the engine has sagged because I have found the rubbing getting slightly worse as I have done the serviced. I've used aluminium tape to protect the area but had not got round to that this time before he came.
My inspector now wants me to cut the cowl and fit a bulge. I don't really want to do this because of the fresh paint and the resultant unsightly bulge.
I also don't want to find myself in flames!
Suggestions anyone?
Mark Turner
I have an RV6 with an IO-360 angle valve, Clarck Lyddick wood prop and 850 hours after 12 years. Over winter I've had it stripped and repainted.
Today my inspector came to make sure I had put everything back together correctly. During the inspection he found that the engine/exhaust had been rubbing on the lower cowl. I should have noticed sooner but was more interested in the sodding flap hinges.
I think the engine has sagged because I have found the rubbing getting slightly worse as I have done the serviced. I've used aluminium tape to protect the area but had not got round to that this time before he came.
My inspector now wants me to cut the cowl and fit a bulge. I don't really want to do this because of the fresh paint and the resultant unsightly bulge.
I also don't want to find myself in flames!
Suggestions anyone?
Mark Turner