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I'll wager (a beer) that I can find the root cause of the failure and installation issue if it exists. Post some pics, and if you're... -
Sure Mickey -- here's the list in no particular order 1. Incorrect Belt tension - bearing wear 2. Incorrect Belt alignment - bearing...
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hgerhardt replied to the thread Not again 😔 stuck valve.A few thoughts I've never seen mentioned here. We always get into the debate of honing vs reaming, but no one ever makes a compelling...
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TASEsq replied to the thread C2YR-1BFP/ 7496 versus 7497.I was hoping you wouldn’t say something like that. -
Back before the 7497 Blended Airfoil blades existed, Hartzell would not certify or "approve" the 7496 Blended Airfoil blades for...
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NI made a loop on the end of the pin (heated it red hot and curled it) and have a recessed spot it drops into with a nutplate. Screw and...
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What I use on my RV6. Available from Vans. https://store.vansaircraft.com/cowl-hinge-stainless-steel-pin-left-cowl-hinge-pin-left.html -
bjdecker replied to the thread Cowl pin containment.Hinge pin with welded tab from Van's -- modified (of course) / cut down and re-drilled to use a #8 truss head screw. -
What I use on my RV6. Available from Vans. https://store.vansaircraft.com/cowl-hinge-stainless-steel-pin-left-cowl-hinge-pin-left.html
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DI’m putting the landing gear mounts in my 7A. I’m not going to lie, it’s pretty miserable. After I finally got one installed and the...
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Lead has lubricity and basically won't stick to anything. It tends to form in spheres, so it can get trapped in the small clearance of...
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Just a quick thought or observation before we blame or go down the "it's always Phillips 20/50" path. I wonder what the market share is... -
Ssnowsam replied to the thread LANE A Fault Light Came On In Flight, Initial Climb.If the engine was running and you had the fault active, you can go into your MFD and view the fault code. If you have the G3X, here is...
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SHere's my Solo solution. I sunk a huge piece of 3/16 steel into a build table for back riveting. I was able to back rivet pretty much...
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rv6n6r replied to the thread Baffle bracket.Agreed about the change from plans. There are pluses and minuses to each, and the baffle-mount is pretty widely used, and can be...
