Mr Charles
Well Known Member
I had an engine die on my RV 4 on a low pass and rolled thru a ditch at the end of a grass strip. Insurance company and I have worked out some details, and I think for the most part I am going to try and do most of the repairs myself...I have never built a plane, including this one, but during a long ownership, have made some upgrades and repairs, and feel I can fabricate and repair the damage, but will really need advice and tips from all you friendly folks here on the forum...
The worst of the damage was to the landing gear/firewall and engine mount. (This plane had the original short gear legs, and I always wanted to upgrade to the longer ones) I guess the first question, is even if it is all fixable, and I can do it myself, am I smart to do so? The plane was originally built with an IO 360, and has Christianson inverted oil, Bernie Warneke wood prop, Harmon fluid dampener, and has about 700 hrs total time....I had recently totally reworked all the original polyester cowl and repainted a large portion of the paint scheme.
[/IMG] Here is after pic...
[/IMG] I will post more pics as I go through this unhappy experience...
First order of business if I repair concerns a fuselage jig or way to support fuselage...I am thinking of something that bolts into the wing spar receiver area?
Thanks in advance...
Charles
The worst of the damage was to the landing gear/firewall and engine mount. (This plane had the original short gear legs, and I always wanted to upgrade to the longer ones) I guess the first question, is even if it is all fixable, and I can do it myself, am I smart to do so? The plane was originally built with an IO 360, and has Christianson inverted oil, Bernie Warneke wood prop, Harmon fluid dampener, and has about 700 hrs total time....I had recently totally reworked all the original polyester cowl and repainted a large portion of the paint scheme.
First order of business if I repair concerns a fuselage jig or way to support fuselage...I am thinking of something that bolts into the wing spar receiver area?
Thanks in advance...
Charles