---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 11/09/08: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:30 AM - Re: Annual inspection (robert bean) 2. 07:29 AM - Re: Annual inspection (Jack B. Hart) 3. 08:22 AM - Re: Annual inspection (robert bean) 4. 01:02 PM - Re: Engine Weight limit (Eugene Zimmerman) 5. 02:35 PM - Re: Rotax 377 on UltraStar (jb92563) 6. 04:49 PM - Re: Engine Weight limit (Richard Girard) 7. 05:57 PM - Re: MK III Climb performance with Rotax 503 (grantr) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:30:15 AM PST US From: robert bean Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Annual inspection Nice workmanship Craig. You make this builder feel like a lazy bum. As far as things coming loose, if it can, it will. BB MkIII, tucked away for the season. On 8, Nov 2008, at 10:37 PM, Nelson, Craig wrote: > <> <> <> > <> <> <> > <> <> <> > I have been involved in my annual inspection. Removed the cowling and > found a lose cht bolt and a wire lom nut had come off. I have had some > trouble with the EIS. My tach was working intermintaly and the cht > that > was irregular was deffinatly the blot that had worked lose. The tack > problem was where I had made a solder connection at a plastic conector > plug. it vibrated till the wire workhardned and brke lose. The shrink > tubing held the ends together that's why the intermint > operation.Decided > to do something drastic B4 I started you can see the results in the > photos. B flying next week > Uncle craig > MKIIIEX 912ULS > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:29:26 AM PST US From: "Jack B. Hart" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Annual inspection At 10:37 PM 11/8/08 -0500, you wrote: >Attachment Converted: "c:\eudora\attach\DSC_1331.JPG" > >Attachment Converted: "c:\eudora\attach\DSC_1333.JPG" > >Attachment Converted: "c:\eudora\attach\DSC_1335.JPG" > Craig, I used a similar electrical connector system on the Victor 1+. I found that if one does not closely control the wire flex next to the connector, they will, in time, vibrate in two. You may want to consider laying a soft piece of tubing across and above the wires to keep them vibrating relative to the connector. Jack B. Hart FF004 Winchester, IN ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:22:02 AM PST US From: robert bean Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Annual inspection I like to collar the joint with shrink tube. Looks nice, is waterproof, and reduces flex. BB On 9, Nov 2008, at 11:27 AM, Jack B. Hart wrote: > > > At 10:37 PM 11/8/08 -0500, you wrote: > >> Attachment Converted: "c:\eudora\attach\DSC_1331.JPG" >> >> Attachment Converted: "c:\eudora\attach\DSC_1333.JPG" >> >> Attachment Converted: "c:\eudora\attach\DSC_1335.JPG" >> > > Craig, > > I used a similar electrical connector system on the Victor 1+. I > found that > if one does not closely control the wire flex next to the > connector, they > will, in time, vibrate in two. You may want to consider laying a > soft piece > of tubing across and above the wires to keep them vibrating > relative to the > connector. > > Jack B. Hart FF004 > Winchester, IN > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 01:02:29 PM PST US From: Eugene Zimmerman Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Engine Weight limit < G > Ok, Ill be the smart aleck. Anything up to gross weight all depending where you mount it. Gene On Nov 7, 2008, at 9:42 PM, ElleryWeld@aol.com wrote: > I didn't know if someone has already figured this out or not but > anyone know off hand what the heaviest engine a MK3 Xtra Can > support and stay within C/G limits? > > Ellery in Maine > do not archive > > > AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other > Holiday needs. Search Now. > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:35:18 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Rotax 377 on UltraStar From: "jb92563" Thats good news Bill. I am sure the 377 will work out fine for me. If not then perhaps a pair of AMT450 jet engines [Laughing] -------- Ray Kolb UltraStar (Cuyuna UL-202) Moni MotorGlider Schreder HP-11 Glider Grob 109 Motorglider Do Not Archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=213165#213165 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 04:49:20 PM PST US From: "Richard Girard" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Engine Weight limit The other side of the limit is what will the cage hold in a crash. The reason the army stopped buying Wright aircraft was that too many trainees were killed in relatively light crashes when the engine tore loose from its mounts and crushed them. Rick On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 3:01 PM, Eugene Zimmerman wrote: > < G > > Ok, Ill be the smart aleck. > > Anything up to gross weight all depending where you mount it. > > Gene > > > On Nov 7, 2008, at 9:42 PM, ElleryWeld@aol.com wrote: > > *I didn't know if someone has already figured this out or not but * > *anyone know off hand what the heaviest engine a MK3 Xtra Can support and > stay within C/G limits?* > ** > *Ellery in Maine* > *do not archive* > > > ------------------------------ > AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other Holiday > needs. Search Now. > > *href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/contribution > href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List > href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com* > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 05:57:30 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: MK III Climb performance with Rotax 503 From: "grantr" Here are some more numbers from my gps today 11/9/2008. My average full power climb rate according to the gps during takeoff was from 560 to 578 feet per minute at an average ground speed of 41.7 miles per hour. Indicated climb out of 60mph. The plane stalls at 41 indicated. Gross weight full fuel on takeoff 735 pounds Temperature was 64 degrees during 4 pm with 9 mph winds gusting to 15 at 280o. I was using runway 23 so it was a good crosswind. field elevation around 460msl I reset my gps to make more measurements. During climb out it took 57 measurements in 5250 feet. Not sure why I am 100 fpm short. I think I might have used 55mph indicated in the smoother air from last time on climb out. Grant Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=213185#213185 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.