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1. 04:59 AM - Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 05/08/11 (Eric & Christine McKenney)
2. 09:19 AM - Re: Re: Firewall materiel? (kerrjohna@comcast.net)
3. 11:11 AM - Re: Re: Firewall materiel? (Guy Buchanan)
4. 02:15 PM - Re: Re: Firewall materiel? (kerrjohna@comcast.net)
5. 02:49 PM - 912ul starting problems (kerrjohna@comcast.net)
6. 10:23 PM - landing rpm (Ed Gray)
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| Subject: | RE: Kitfox-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 05/08/11 |
I can not remember where I found these=2Cbut check out these tires for a 6
inch rim http://www.desser.com/store/products/21%7B47%7D800%252d6-4-PLY-TUB
ELESS-LIGHT-SPORT-TUNDRA-AIRCRAFT-TIRE.html and check out Matcomfg for a ne
w 10 inch rim with external break=2C gives you alot of choices for ATV sand
tires
> Date: Mon=2C 9 May 2011 00:01:52 -0700
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> Subject: Kitfox-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 05/08/11
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> 1. 10:03 AM - Re: Re: Firewall materiel? (Lowell Fitt)
> 2. 10:10 AM - rubber bumper on tube gear (Dave G)
> 3. 07:09 PM - Re: Tundra Tires (hearndt)
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> Time: 10:03:22 AM PST US
> From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Firewall materiel?
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> Roger=2C
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> A little confused here. Are you suggesting that because Flight Designs
> requires the blanket be replaced that I do the same to my Kitfox? just
> wondering.
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> Lowell
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> From: "Roger Lee" <ssadiver1@yahoo.com>
> Sent: Friday=2C May 06=2C 2011 9:30 PM
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Firewall materiel?
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> > I agree it was just my poor terminology. Never the less FD had to do 11
0
> > planes to meet the ASTM standard. Out of 110 planes there are only a fe
w
> > die hards left. I have two to do this month with the Rotax 5 year rubbe
r
> > replacement. They are easy to install=2C but everything on the firewall
> > needs to come off with a couple of exceptions. The engine mount and all
> > the other accessories mounted to the firewall holds it in place. Then y
ou
> > can use aluminum tape to make the edges nice and neat. The FD firewall
> > blanket is a stainless steel thick foil with a batting on the back. You
do
> > need to be careful around the edges because it is like a very sharp kni
fe.
> > You also need to make sure all your oil and fuel lines are encased in
> > firesleeve. The #10 fits the fuel lines and the #14 the oil lines.
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> > Roger Lee
> > Tucson=2C Az.
> > Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated
> > Rotax Repair Center
> > Home 520-574-1080 TRY HOME FIRST
> > Cell 520-349-7056
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> > Read this topic online here:
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> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=339178#339178
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> Time: 10:10:20 AM PST US
> From: "Dave G" <d.goddard@ns.sympatico.ca>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: rubber bumper on tube gear
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> Hello all=2C I have lost one of the rubber donut type bumpers from my Mod
el
> IV. If anyone has one or some I would like to buy them. I also need bunge
es
> in order to replace my old ones.
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> Please reply by email off list if possible. If nobody has any I will chec
k
> with Kitfox. Thanks.
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> Time: 07:09:24 PM PST US
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Tundra Tires
> From: "hearndt" <hearndt@gmail.com>
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> Hi Joe=2CI have a firestar 2 and are very interested in the tire on your
plane.
> Could you please let me know what it would it cost me to change?
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> Helmut Arndt
> hearndt@gmail.com
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| Subject: | Re: Firewall materiel? |
looked in the ACS catalog and got frustrated that I could not find the fire
sleeve material.=C2- I know its there.=C2- Can anyone help.
John Kerr
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From: "Roger Lee" <ssadiver1@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, May 6, 2011 10:30:59 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Firewall materiel?
I agree it was just my poor terminology. Never the less FD had to do 110 pl
anes to meet the ASTM standard. Out of 110 planes there are only a few die
hards left. I have two to do this month with the Rotax 5 year rubber replac
ement. They are easy to install, but everything on the firewall needs to co
me off with a couple of exceptions. The engine mount and all the other acce
ssories mounted to the firewall holds it in place. Then you can use aluminu
m tape to make the edges nice and neat. The FD firewall blanket is a stainl
ess steel thick foil with a batting on the back. You do need to be careful
around the edges because it is like a very sharp knife. You also need to ma
ke sure all your oil and fuel lines are encased in firesleeve. The #10 fits
the fuel lines and the #14 the oil lines.
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Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated
Rotax Repair Center
Home 520-574-1080 =C2-TRY HOME FIRST
Cell 520-349-7056
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=339178#339178
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| Subject: | Re: Firewall materiel? |
On 5/9/2011 9:05 AM, kerrjohna@comcast.net wrote:
> looked in the ACS catalog and got frustrated that I could not find the
> firesleeve material. I know its there. Can anyone help.
You mean a /printed /catalogue? What a concept. ;-)
I typed "fire sleeve" into the ACS search engine and ended up with a
bunch of hits:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/blkfirejacket.php
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/aqfiresleeve.php
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/stratofs.php
Ain't I nice?
Guy Buchanan
Ramona, CA
Kitfox IV-1200 / 592-C / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded
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| Subject: | Re: Firewall materiel? |
tough to wean an old guy from his printed catalog.=C2- I grew up with sea
rs as a multipurpose paper product.
John Kerr
Classic Kitfox IV, 912ul, 815 hours.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Guy Buchanan" <gebuchanan@cox.net>
Sent: Monday, May 9, 2011 10:56:35 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Firewall materiel?
On 5/9/2011 9:05 AM, kerrjohna@comcast.net wrote:
looked in the ACS catalog and got frustrated that I could not find the fire
sleeve material.=C2- I know its there.=C2- Can anyone help.
You mean a printed catalogue? What a concept. ;-)
I typed "fire sleeve" into the ACS search engine and ended up with a bunch
of hits:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/blkfirejacket.php
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/aqfiresleeve.php
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/stratofs.php
Ain't I nice?
Guy Buchanan
Ramona, CA
Kitfox IV-1200 / 592-C / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded
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| Subject: | 912ul starting problems |
This spring starting the 912ul has been a problem.=C2- Following a thorou
gh checking of the induction and carburation circuits it struck me that the
battery was 3-4 years old.=C2- For the new people coming along be aware
that these little motorcycle batteries do not last for ever.=C2- When eng
aging the starter the propeller would appear to have good rpm but the volta
ge drop on the meter was significant 8-10 volts showing,=C2- not sufficie
nt.=C2- After trickle charge the engine started right up but would not ho
ld a full charge needing to be put back on=C2- trickle after landing.
Some things need to be relearned.
John Kerr
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I don't get the difficulty with rpms while landing. I stay at 2500 on final
and the prop seems to be producing drag, since I can plop on the first 100
feet of runway. If flaring too high, try wheel landings for a while. Just
fly it onto the ground and keep the tail up until almost to the turnoff with
about 2800 rpm. The Fox makes great wheelies and you can see where you are
going-just keep that stick forward and easy on the brakes. Comments?
PS. I am about 2 months from completion of my Lancair 360 and waiting for
my Viking (Honda) for the Kitfox 4 in the carshed. ONE FOR SLOW AND ONE FOR
GO.
Ed Gray K2 582 GSC Dallas
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