nomocom
Well Known Member
Greetings, fellow RV-3 builders/users.
I recently bought a Hink built, 1990 RV-3. O-320, not sure of the wing mod status, so for now assuming none. I've spent the last week or so inside it, underneath it, and every where I can get or see. Though not an expert by any means, I like what looks to be the original build, however between then and now the plane has sat for a few years and repairs have not been to my liking. I have not flown the aircraft yet because of I have not finished inspection/repairs. Once inspection and repairs are complete, I expect to fly it home and complete wing mods or add the B wing- undecided at this point.
The PO did give me a construction manual, though chapter 8 is missing (different serial # than airplane). I have talked to Van's and I can get the fuselage section for $6 bucks, that is a given, but in the meantime, any one have the in. lb torque spec on the early taper pins used to tie the left and right spars together? I also found two used taper pins in the PO's hanger. Also, oddly enough, it looks like the upper/outer two holes were filled with bolts. I suspect this may be were the taper pins came from. I will look at putting these back in today. Anybody with RV-3 taper pin experience, I would greatly appreciate a chance to talk or email.
Thanks
Stan
(in Philly area, wanting to get home to Idaho).
I recently bought a Hink built, 1990 RV-3. O-320, not sure of the wing mod status, so for now assuming none. I've spent the last week or so inside it, underneath it, and every where I can get or see. Though not an expert by any means, I like what looks to be the original build, however between then and now the plane has sat for a few years and repairs have not been to my liking. I have not flown the aircraft yet because of I have not finished inspection/repairs. Once inspection and repairs are complete, I expect to fly it home and complete wing mods or add the B wing- undecided at this point.
The PO did give me a construction manual, though chapter 8 is missing (different serial # than airplane). I have talked to Van's and I can get the fuselage section for $6 bucks, that is a given, but in the meantime, any one have the in. lb torque spec on the early taper pins used to tie the left and right spars together? I also found two used taper pins in the PO's hanger. Also, oddly enough, it looks like the upper/outer two holes were filled with bolts. I suspect this may be were the taper pins came from. I will look at putting these back in today. Anybody with RV-3 taper pin experience, I would greatly appreciate a chance to talk or email.
Thanks
Stan
(in Philly area, wanting to get home to Idaho).
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