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Dave I am first time building and doing the mod (well Nev did the Lions
share).
I to have taken the CS08 bolts out and will replace them. I wonder what the
factory did to the test aircraft. Perhaps Ian will sneak a peak for us and
see if he magically has countersunk bolts. Did you clear the Aileron quick
connect pads? I seem to be really close and may trim them.
I am currently struggling with the gap between my port wing and the new
front pin housing, I seem to have not enough room on the Port side and
plenty on the Starboard. I set three weeks aside to rig the wings and after
three weeks I am at a standstill, I see bushes on the horizon.
Hope the cure went well and the holidays were kind to you and all other
Europaphiles.
Alan Twigg
Kit 463
On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 12:58 AM, djaflyact <djaflyact@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have the airplane with the spar bushings curing at this very moment.
> This should be the last big step before returning the airplane to airplane
> status. A few things:
>
> Replacing the bolts on the CS08 brackets with flush structural screws did
> the trick. Both spars now fit and there is no interference with the CS08
> brackets rotating back and forth. I think the extra clearance with the
> flush screws is necessary. It buys margin anyway.
>
> I will attach pictures of the last day. Once the Araldite is packed in
> with the bushings, the surrounding area is released with grease and packing
> tape. There is no chance of gluing the wings in place.
>
> To get a good temperature, I am using a heater in the cabin and have a
> tent underneath the airplane with a 100 watt bulb warming. The temp at the
> spar pins is about 75 to 80F. I can't tell what is happening inside the
> tunnel, but I'm sure it will be good enough.
>
> To fly now, the controls need to be reinstalled and then starts the test
> flights. Gotta repack that chute first.
>
> I don't know if there are any retrofitting builders out there, but I would
> love to have this information if I were. It is a relief and about a 3 month
> mod at this point. Almost there.
>
> Dave
> A227
> Mini U2
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=415940#415940
>
>
> Attachments:
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> http://forums.matronics.com//files/curing_451.jpg
> http://forums.matronics.com//files/greased_and_glued_117.jpg
> http://forums.matronics.com//files/ready_658.jpg
>
>
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| Subject: | Mod 78 Christmas Miracle |
It seems that there is a Santa Claus! My airplane is back together after about
3 months of mod 78 work. I have attached a picture. I have a three day trip tomorrow,
so the first flight should be on Monday.
The aileron quick connects seem to be clear of everything. The CS08 brackets clear
everything. I am not sure if the flush screws were definitely needed, but
the extra margin helps. It certainly helps in installing the wings. I was able
to get them on the airplane by myself, which is a good sign.
The angles all seem correct, as far as I can tell. Just a few more parts left (wheel
fairing) and that will make the test flight possible. I ran the engine today
and it ran perfectly.
I'm planning a simple flight test. Maneuvers, stalls and a wind-up turn to at least
3 Gs. After that, pull the wings once again and inspect.
I also need to reprogram the airspeed limitations in the Dynon Skyview. Does anyone
know what they are? Vmo is 127 knotrs, I think. Anyone know what maneuvering
speed is? Top of the yellow?
Our long national nightmare i almost over!
Dave
A227
Mini U2
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=416237#416237
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http://forums.matronics.com//files/pre_flight_142.jpg
http://forums.matronics.com//files/engine_run_pre_flight_203.jpg
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