We have a wee bit of play on our left step and I believe this may ba a common issue.
How do people access the bolt to replace or bush on a completed aeroplane?
Thanks Kyle that sounds a very sensible approach. Sadly, I am guessing that here in the UK that would require a modification approval from our regulator, the Light Aircraft Association?
However it may be an option?
I added a small floor panel over the bolt.
It gives access for install/tightening of the step bolts as well as the com antenna installed in the same left and right bays.
I used one inspection panel supplied in the kit since I did not install the wing stall-warning indicator. They are cheap and easy to install in the baggage area with lots of room for wrenches, and can all be done with solid rivets and squeezer (nothing against CS rivets, but solid if I can). Also is great access to the area for wiring too, like an ELT antenna or......... Always good just in case you do need to do something in that area, great your looking ahead!
Cheers, Mike
...so Kyle, if you are back from Blighty then if you could send the measurements that would be a big help in minimising the number of random holes we need to drill!
Sandy