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bulkhead fitting 28-06 step1
- Thread starter Teamfanok
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Some previous discussion about this step here:
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=54476&highlight=28-06
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=54476&highlight=28-06
Difficult, but doable...
It is possible to tighten (or loosen, should that become necessary) the bulkhead fitting thru the access cover plates on the finished aircraft. An 11/16" crowfoot on a mini-rachet will work on the nut even with all the wiring and other stuff in place. I tightened it by feel which wasn't enough and then went back later after the skins were on and tightened it a bit more.
I have big hands and really get bruised up working in those small spaces. I had to go back and fix a brake fitting NPT thread leak on one of the gear mount plates at the annual inspection which was difficult, but got it done. The access holes are adequate, but just barely, and you need a variety of tools. This is my first airplane so I don't know if others are better or worse.
Tony
It is possible to tighten (or loosen, should that become necessary) the bulkhead fitting thru the access cover plates on the finished aircraft. An 11/16" crowfoot on a mini-rachet will work on the nut even with all the wiring and other stuff in place. I tightened it by feel which wasn't enough and then went back later after the skins were on and tightened it a bit more.
I have big hands and really get bruised up working in those small spaces. I had to go back and fix a brake fitting NPT thread leak on one of the gear mount plates at the annual inspection which was difficult, but got it done. The access holes are adequate, but just barely, and you need a variety of tools. This is my first airplane so I don't know if others are better or worse.
Tony
