yankee-flyer
Well Known Member
OK, guys, unless I'm missing something there's no way I can get a torque wrench on the outboard gear attach bolts after the skin panel has been riveted in place. Brake line is in the way of the rear bolt from the bottom and you can't get a socket on from the top. Best I could do was use a stubby wrench and pull for all my aging fingers were worth.
120241/N143WM: 23 months, 134 hours, probably 200 landings, less than a dozen on grass. Outboard attach bolts were loose enough to turn easily without one end being held. Could only tighten one flat at a time so I don't know how loose they were or how much torque it took. Right side bolts took more turns than left side. No cracks in channel.
1) where do I find the "official form" to report to Van's
2) how in blazes are you guys getting a torque wrench on the outboard bolts without removing brake lines?????
Thanks Wayne
120241/N143WM: 23 months, 134 hours, probably 200 landings, less than a dozen on grass. Outboard attach bolts were loose enough to turn easily without one end being held. Could only tighten one flat at a time so I don't know how loose they were or how much torque it took. Right side bolts took more turns than left side. No cracks in channel.
1) where do I find the "official form" to report to Van's
2) how in blazes are you guys getting a torque wrench on the outboard bolts without removing brake lines?????
Thanks Wayne