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I had to tap my tiedown mounting blocks a little deeper after they were already installed, not really a big deal if you're careful. -
jsalley replied to the thread Missing screw hole on canopy skirt.That sounds right, although I would use the rivets as the primary alignment marks. After my expensive mistake when I did this a year... -
WSee post #26 here. Seems odd to me that it would just float and rub.
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DThe heavy cables: Battery to contactor, Starer to contactor, Alternator to ANL, Are all in and checked. In fact, all...
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Cessnadog replied to the thread G4X: Connecting the Dots.This would suggest an immediate end to support of the G3X. There would be more than a few people unhappy about this. -
PExperimental Hartzell c2yr 1 bf 8477-6 blades b hub.100 hr 3yr soh.$5800
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Jonnyb replied to the thread G4X: Connecting the Dots.No idea if it’s true. Just a rumour I heard on another site. Maybe someone could phone Stein and find out? -
Jjacoby 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...
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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 replied to the thread Fuel Tank Testing.🤣 -
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... -
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 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 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...
