I wanted to leave feedback on a recent purchase of a carpet set from South Florida Sport Aviation for my RV-9a. I'm not a builder, nor am I very mechanical, but I have recent experience installing an Airtex interior in a
Piper Warrior that I completed by myself. The Airtex interior came with complete instructions and the carpet and upholstery installation was a great fit. Keying off the "Created for easy installation", and after talking to Eliane at SF, who assured me it was an easy install, I went ahead and ordered the set.
I subsequently received a box of carpet pieces with no rhyme or reason as to where these pieces go, other than a picture diagram with codes like "Carpet piece LT -3", "Carpet piece - 13", "Carpet piece RH -15", "Carpet mat - 26", etc. along with a few picture of the pieces installed from on their website, but no installation instructions. I've spent some time trying to figure out where these pieces go, and I'm still totally confused. I did manage, with some trimming, to install the baggage floor carpet, but that's all.
Eliane has been willing to help, but it's difficult trying to understand where these pieces fit over the phone. A few weeks ago I had two A&P's in my hangar trying to figure out how to install the carpet. They were convinced the set was for another aircraft, not a RV-9.
I called Eliane, explained my issues. She said because I had used one of the pieces, she would accept a return for a 50% refund. Or, she generously offered to install the set for me if I flew the plane to Delray Beach, FL. I live in Tucson, AZ and will not be flying to Delray Beach anytime soon.
Just wanted to provide some feedback so you can consider my experience. I would not recommend the SF Aviation carpet set for your RV-7 or 9.
Piper Warrior that I completed by myself. The Airtex interior came with complete instructions and the carpet and upholstery installation was a great fit. Keying off the "Created for easy installation", and after talking to Eliane at SF, who assured me it was an easy install, I went ahead and ordered the set.
I subsequently received a box of carpet pieces with no rhyme or reason as to where these pieces go, other than a picture diagram with codes like "Carpet piece LT -3", "Carpet piece - 13", "Carpet piece RH -15", "Carpet mat - 26", etc. along with a few picture of the pieces installed from on their website, but no installation instructions. I've spent some time trying to figure out where these pieces go, and I'm still totally confused. I did manage, with some trimming, to install the baggage floor carpet, but that's all.
Eliane has been willing to help, but it's difficult trying to understand where these pieces fit over the phone. A few weeks ago I had two A&P's in my hangar trying to figure out how to install the carpet. They were convinced the set was for another aircraft, not a RV-9.
I called Eliane, explained my issues. She said because I had used one of the pieces, she would accept a return for a 50% refund. Or, she generously offered to install the set for me if I flew the plane to Delray Beach, FL. I live in Tucson, AZ and will not be flying to Delray Beach anytime soon.
Just wanted to provide some feedback so you can consider my experience. I would not recommend the SF Aviation carpet set for your RV-7 or 9.