Quick Repair Jack

[RudiGreyling]

After my 2nd flat I need to make a plan for out in the field quick repair. Something I can carry with me as part of the emergency tools.

This is too heavy, the funny zig zag shape make it too big and heavy to carry as emergency repair tool and you need a Bottle Jack too...

I am thinking a simple metal pipe extension as above into the axle, but instead of the upward contraption for the bottle jack, just weld a flat square base at the end of the pipe. Usually there are cars arround when you get a flat away from home base. Cars usualy have scissor jacks with them. Hence a scissor jack can be used under the square base on the end. Some scissor jacks have a V grove that will fit a pipe, then you put the square base on top. At least then you can easily perform a field repair, similar as the above jack method. Lastly a simple pipe is easy to carry as an emergency repair tool.

Can someone please measure up the RV7 internal diameter and internal length of the gear leg axle extension for me? (My Rv7 is locked in the hangar with wheel pants on and I like to make me a pipe to fit)

Thanks
Rudi

 

[John Clark]

Jackpoint

From Van's catalog:

http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin...174207-444-651&browse=tools&product=jackpoint

How about this this, or a homemade copy, combined with a light "scissor jack"

John Clark ATP, CFI
FAA FAAST Team Member
EAA Flight Advisor
RV8 N18U "Sunshine"
KSBA

 

[dpansier]

Can someone please measure up the RV7 internal diameter and internal length of the gear leg axle extension for me? (My Rv7 is locked in the hangar with wheel pants on and I like to make me a pipe to fit)


Rudy,
The RV-7 gear leg ID is .875" x 4" long.
Something smaller than .875" will slide in fine.

 

[Rick6a]

......you can easily perform a field repair.....

Rudi,

Have you considered this easily stowable jack? With it, you have no need for a bottle jack or a pipe through the axle thus complicating tire removal. Stowed in a cloth sack, this jack can be quickly assembled and broken down into small pieces for stowage. I forgot where I bought it but someone here surely knows. Something to consider.

 

[Mike D]

Rick,
I have seen this type before and searched for it from Vans and ACS. But no luck. Any idea where to find one?

 

[JBPILOT]

Another idea

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=58094&highlight=RV-12+Jack+System

I made this for an RV-12, but it would work for any type plane. About 12 - 13# as you can see. Works great.

John Bender

 

[nucleus]

no jack needed

You guys complicate thing unnecessarily. How about you pick up the plane with your legs under the outboard section of the wing, and use either a a wing jackstand (readily available at most airports) or the little clamp thingie from Vans (comes in the jackpoint kit) and some wooden blocks.

Hans

 

[ZU-RVFour]

Jan used his VW Touran jack to change the tires (after too many flats) on the Meercat. It is small enough to stow in the wing locker and works like a charm. I found a 2nd hand 5 series BMW one at Cash Converters which is slightly bigger for R50 but it does the trick...

Below a link to a picture for what it worth.

 

[Janekom]

George wrote:

Jan used his VW Touran jack to change the tires

Rudi, the one George is referring to is the second one from the left in his picture. I use it all the time.

Jeez George, What on earth are you doing with all the other stuff

 

[Ken]

Pick up the plane with your legs

Then make an appointment with Hans for an adjustment.

Ken

 

[RudiGreyling]

Can someone please measure up the RV7 internal diameter and internal length of the gear leg axle extension for me? (My Rv7 is locked in the hangar with wheel pants on and I like to make me a pipe to fit)


Rudy,
The RV-7 gear leg ID is .875" x 4" long.
Something smaller than .875" will slide in fine.

Thank you!

 

[Flying Scotsman]

After my 2nd flat I need to make a plan for out in the field quick repair. Something I can carry with me as part of the emergency tools.

This is too heavy, the funny zig zag shape make it too big and heavy to carry as emergency repair tool and you need a Bottle Jack too...

I am thinking a simple metal pipe extension as above into the axle, but instead of the upward contraption for the bottle jack, just weld a flat square base at the end of the pipe. Usually there are cars arround when you get a flat away from home base. Cars usualy have scissor jacks with them. Hence a scissor jack can be used under the square base on the end. Some scissor jacks have a V grove that will fit a pipe, then you put the square base on top. At least then you can easily perform a field repair, similar as the above jack method. Lastly a simple pipe is easy to carry as an emergency repair tool.

I'm at the office, but I have this jack, and it works well...I *think* that "pipe" can be removed from the vertical portion...it's held on with screws. That would reduce the profile, and you might even be able to use it for your scissors jack idea.

 

[ZU-RVFour]

Jeez George, What on earth are you doing with all the other stuff

Not mine, but only pic of Touran jack I could find on web