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    jacoby replied to the thread Countersunk pull rivets for nutplate?.
    Are those actually 3/32"? They're listed as replacements for the MK319BS which are a 7/64" rivet. I can't find any actual specs on them...
  • Walt
    Walt replied to the thread Countersunk pull rivets for nutplate?.
    Check out the CCR244CS3-02 (or -03). This is specifically designed for nutplate installation. (reduced head/small countersink...
  • TS Flightlines
    TS Flightlines replied to the thread Fuel Tank Testing.
    🤣
  • RV7CardenMike
    RV7CardenMike replied to the thread Fuel Tank Testing.
    The balloon could be a leak source. I didn't used one. Also, I needed to put packing tape over my gas caps to stop a very slow leak...
  • Roadjunkie1
    Roadjunkie1 reacted to GatorsR1's post in the thread Tiedowns with Angry Angry.
    I commented to a marshall at HBP that I wanted to park & tie down "into the wind". He said, "fine then go to Fon du Lac" :mad:
  • Brantel
    Brantel replied to the thread Powder coating steps.
    Bob, I just sprayed mine with a spray can bedliner that is rough for no slip, very durable and looks great. Bonus is that it is very...
  • climbak
    climbak replied to the thread BWI Insurance.
    I've had BWI for years and they've been pretty good to deal with. I have an ongoing claim through Global for my Kitfox from when a local...
  • N
    Notso replied to the thread Really want a Vans 10…sling is a siren I hear.
    I know this will be heretical to most folks here....... but if you're scared to build, why not just buy a nice, lightly used RV-10 that...
  • rocketman1988
    rocketman1988 replied to the thread Fuel Tank Testing.
    I wish!
  • rv8ch
    rv8ch reacted to FasGlas's post in the thread JD Air Tailwheel tow bar. with Like Like.
    There's a cup on each side of the jaw clamp. Turning the tube/handle loosens and tightens the jaws. The cups fit over the axle bolt head...
  • Ironflight
    Ironflight replied to the thread Countersunk pull rivets for nutplate?.
    To be fair, he certainly wouldn’t need CherryMax rivets for this - Cherry N’s (look up a CCC-32 on Spruce) are $0.20 each, so more like...
  • rocketman1988
    rocketman1988 replied to the thread FlyEFII Questions.
    Same. I left enough room to get to the sd cards but really have not used them but once.
  • G
    goanddo reacted to wirejock's post in the thread RV-7 Paint Job with Like Like.
    Just a data point based on wrapping my 7A. A full roll of 3M 2080 plus tools is about $1500. more than enough for any RV except maybe a...
  • GatorsR1
    GatorsR1 replied to the thread Tiedowns.
    I commented to a marshall at HBP that I wanted to park & tie down "into the wind". He said, "fine then go to Fon du Lac" :mad:
  • Thermos
    Thermos reacted to yurrtkuran's post in the thread Holder for Emergency Egress Hammer? with Like Like.
    @Thermos - exactly what I was looking for. Thanks! PS. love the avitar!
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