RV-List Digest Archive

Sun 06/06/04


Total Messages Posted: 30



Today's Message Index:
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     1. 04:57 AM - Re: Flying RV's in Ontario (Kevin Horton)
     2. 05:36 AM - A question of size (Tim Butterworth)
     3. 05:37 AM - Second hand tools (Tim Butterworth)
     4. 05:42 AM - Re: Transponder not working (Dan DeNeal)
     5. 07:52 AM - Re: Transponder not working (Steve & Denise)
     6. 07:56 AM - Re: A question of size (Kyle Boatright)
     7. 08:00 AM - Re: Expired Sectionals (Bobby Hester)
     8. 08:02 AM - Re: A question of size (Phil Birkelbach)
     9. 08:30 AM - Re: Expired Sectionals (Konrad Werner)
    10. 09:04 AM - Re: Expired Sectionals (JNice51355@aol.com)
    11. 09:15 AM - Re: Abby Erdmann's Flight line interiors RV-6A (Jack Lockamy)
    12. 09:19 AM - Re: Expired Sectionals (Aircraft Technical Book Company)
    13. 09:20 AM - Re: Slider Canopy Rear Skirts ... No Problem! (Jack Lockamy)
    14. 09:27 AM - Re: Slider Canopy Rear Skirts ... No Problem! (Denis Walsh)
    15. 09:46 AM - Transponder not working (Emmanuelle Richard)
    16. 10:03 AM - Re: Abby Erdmann's Flight line interiors RV-6A (sportpilot)
    17. 10:22 AM - Re: Abby Erdmann's Flight line interiors RV-6A (Richard E. Tasker)
    18. 10:23 AM - Re: Expired Sectionals (Aircraft Technical Book Company)
    19. 11:37 AM - Re: Transponder not working (Steve & Denise)
    20. 12:16 PM - Re: Transponder not working (Harvey Sigmon)
    21. 12:29 PM - Re: A question of size (Ernest Kells)
    22. 02:47 PM - Airflow Performance (AFP) fuel hose routing (Jordan Grant)
    23. 03:04 PM - Re: Airflow Performance (AFP) fuel hose routing (Dan Checkoway)
    24. 06:54 PM - Re: Airflow Performance (AFP) fuel hose routing (Jordan Grant)
    25. 09:00 PM - low voltage (Knicholas2@aol.com)
    26. 09:10 PM - Removing Cherry Rivets? (Bordelon, Greg)
    27. 10:15 PM - Re: Second hand tools (Dave Smith)
    28. 10:17 PM - Re: low voltage (James E. Clark)
    29. 10:34 PM - Re: Airflow Performance (AFP) fuel hose routing (Dan Checkoway)
    30. 11:22 PM - Re: Removing Cherry Rivets? (Stein Bruch)
 
 
 


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    Time: 04:57:17 AM PST US
    From: Kevin Horton <khorton01@rogers.com>
    Subject: Flying RV's in Ontario
    --> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton <khorton01@rogers.com> >--> RV-List message posted by: "Ted Gauthier" <TGauthier@comcast.net> > >In the last 60 days, Terry Kohler has flown his RV-9 and I have flown my >RV6 into Ontario, (twice). We met some great people and saw some good >looking RV's. > >Just a note: This week I received a bill from Nav Canada for "charges >for air navigation", the amount $CAN 17.39. I called 1-800-876-4693 and >explained to them that my aircraft weight was under 617kg (1,360 >pounds). They told me that I was exempt and I was not required to pay >the bill. The lady I spoke with at Nav Canada was polite and very >helpful. All they asked was that I fax them my documented weight. > >Ted Gauthier, RV-6 >140 hours >Pontiac, Michigan USA Unfortunately the charges are based on maximum take-off weight. The document that details the Nav Canada charges has the following definition of weight: ""weight", in relation to an aircraft, means the maximum permissible take-off weight (MTOW) specified in the aircraft's certificate of airworthiness or in a document referred to in that certificate." <http://www.navcanada.ca/ContentDefinitionFiles/Services/ChargesAndAdmin/guidetocharges/Customer_Guide_to_Charges_en.pdf> -- Kevin Horton RV-8 (finishing kit) Ottawa, Canada http://go.phpwebhosting.com/~khorton/rv8/


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    Time: 05:36:32 AM PST US
    Subject: A question of size
    From: "Tim Butterworth" <Tim.Butterworth@cvluk.com>
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Butterworth" <Tim.Butterworth@CVLUK.COM> A general question if I can please. I am on the verge of starting an RV9 build project from the standard kit. My big reservation is that I only have a single garage measuring 18.5 feet x 7.5 feet. Given that the finished fuselage length is 20.5, is it wishful thinking that I can complete the task in such a small place? Has anyone else done this and are there any trick to the trade?


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    Time: 05:37:40 AM PST US
    Subject: Second hand tools
    From: "Tim Butterworth" <Tim.Butterworth@cvluk.com>
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Butterworth" <Tim.Butterworth@CVLUK.COM> Hi, before I launch into a new build project (in the UK), can I ask if anyone who has recently completed a kit would consider selling tools to help me out. I would consider a set from the US if we can sort reasonable shipping costs. A pneumatic riveter sounds a rather handy tool to start with!! Thanks Tim


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    Time: 05:42:01 AM PST US
    From: Dan DeNeal <rv6apilot@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: Transponder not working
    --> RV-List message posted by: Dan DeNeal <rv6apilot@yahoo.com> Steve, I had the same problem last year. Finally took it over to Muncie Indiana and had an electronic shop look at it. They found that I had failed to install the snap ring that holds the antenna wire to the case. My antenna wire was loose from the back of the transponder. So I would check and make sure all your antenna wires are solid. Good Luck Dan DeNeal RV6a 150 hrs. --- Steve & Denise <sjhdcl@kingston.net> wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "Steve & Denise" > <sjhdcl@kingston.net> > > Today my transponder quit working. I have a GTX327 > and an A-30 encoder wired using Approach Avionics > hub. > > The transponder still shows the reply being carried > out but ATC could not pick me up. > > The antenna is located far enough away from the comm > antenna. > I have checked the BNC connector on antenna. > > I'm going to order a different antenna and try that. > The antenna I have is the normal rod type with the > ball on the end. > I've seen this problem with Microair transponders > before and it turned out to be a problem with the > unit. I've never heard > of a problem with the 327. > > I do let the encoder warm up. On this mornings > flight it was intermittent and ATC commented that I > came in and out when > I maneuvered. Can't really prove this as ot doesn't > happen all the time. Then after flying for 1.5 hours > I returned to the airport > and ATC never received my transponder at all. No > position, no altitude. > > Any other ideas of how to trouble shot this? > > Thanks > Steve Hurlbut > RV7A > 90 hours > > > > Contributions > any other > Forums. > > http://www.matronics.com/chat > > http://www.matronics.com/subscription > http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV-List.htm > http://www.matronics.com/archives > http://www.matronics.com/photoshare > http://www.matronics.com/emaillists > > > > > __________________________________ http://messenger.yahoo.com/


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    Time: 07:52:25 AM PST US
    From: "Steve & Denise" <sjhdcl@kingston.net>
    Subject: Re: Transponder not working
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Steve & Denise" <sjhdcl@kingston.net> Did you still see the reply light come on if this is the problem? Steve RV7A ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan DeNeal" <rv6apilot@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: RV-List: Transponder not working > --> RV-List message posted by: Dan DeNeal <rv6apilot@yahoo.com> > > Steve, > I had the same problem last year. Finally took it over > to Muncie Indiana and had an electronic shop look at > it. They found that I had failed to install the snap > ring that holds the antenna wire to the case. My > antenna wire was loose from the back of the > transponder. So I would check and make sure all your > antenna wires are solid. > > Good Luck > Dan DeNeal > RV6a 150 hrs. > > > --- Steve & Denise <sjhdcl@kingston.net> wrote: > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Steve & Denise" > > <sjhdcl@kingston.net> > > > > Today my transponder quit working. I have a GTX327 > > and an A-30 encoder wired using Approach Avionics > > hub. > > > > The transponder still shows the reply being carried > > out but ATC could not pick me up. > > > > The antenna is located far enough away from the comm > > antenna. > > I have checked the BNC connector on antenna. > > > > I'm going to order a different antenna and try that. > > The antenna I have is the normal rod type with the > > ball on the end. > > I've seen this problem with Microair transponders > > before and it turned out to be a problem with the > > unit. I've never heard > > of a problem with the 327. > > > > I do let the encoder warm up. On this mornings > > flight it was intermittent and ATC commented that I > > came in and out when > > I maneuvered. Can't really prove this as ot doesn't > > happen all the time. Then after flying for 1.5 hours > > I returned to the airport > > and ATC never received my transponder at all. No > > position, no altitude. > > > > Any other ideas of how to trouble shot this? > > > > Thanks > > Steve Hurlbut > > RV7A > > 90 hours > > > > > > > > Contributions > > any other > > Forums. > > > > http://www.matronics.com/chat > > > > http://www.matronics.com/subscription > > http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV-List.htm > > http://www.matronics.com/archives > > http://www.matronics.com/photoshare > > http://www.matronics.com/emaillists > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ > http://messenger.yahoo.com/ > >


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    Time: 07:56:23 AM PST US
    From: "Kyle Boatright" <kboatright1@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: A question of size
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Kyle Boatright" <kboatright1@comcast.net> Can you complete the project in that space? Probably not. However, if you're motivated, you can build the wings, tail, and fuselage there. Then you'll need to take the beast outside on a series of nice days to fit the empennage and wings. With the flying surfaces removed, you should be able to install the engine in the space you describe. After that, it is a matter of taking all of the big pieces to the airport and fitting them together in the shape of an airplane. The bottom line is that a space that small will make the overall process more difficult, but it can be done.. KB ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Butterworth" <Tim.Butterworth@cvluk.com> Subject: RV-List: A question of size > --> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Butterworth" <Tim.Butterworth@CVLUK.COM> > > A general question if I can please. I am on the verge of starting an RV9 build project from the standard kit. My big reservation is that I only have a single garage measuring 18.5 feet x 7.5 feet. Given that the finished fuselage length is 20.5, is it wishful thinking that I can complete the task in such a small place? Has anyone else done this and are there any trick to the trade? > >


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    Time: 08:00:15 AM PST US
    From: Bobby Hester <bhester@hopkinsville.net>
    Subject: Re: Expired Sectionals
    --> RV-List message posted by: Bobby Hester <bhester@hopkinsville.net> JNice51355@aol.com wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: JNice51355@aol.com > >Does anybody know of a source for expired sectionals?? I need some of these >for "pre" flight planning purposes. It could be useful in helping to >establish a trip plan. >Thanks >Jim Nice > > > > Check with http://www.buildersbooks.com/ I think they will send you expired sectionals with an order. -- Surfing the Web from Hopkinsville, KY Visit my web site at: http://www.geocities.com/hester-hoptown/RVSite/ RV7A Slowbuild wings-QB Fuse :-)


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    Time: 08:02:36 AM PST US
    From: "Phil Birkelbach" <phil@petrasoft.net>
    Subject: Re: A question of size
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Birkelbach" <phil@petrasoft.net> No Doubt that will be tight, but I think that it can be done. You'll probably have to have some place to store the stuff when you finish. Rent some storage close to home for the tail and the wings as you finish them. Remember that the finished length of the fuselage includes the rudder, engine and spinner. My guess is that it'll fit in your space okay until you are ready to assemble it. Then you'll probably have to move to the airport and finish in the hangar. Godspeed, Phil Birkelbach RV7 727WB(Reserved) http://www.myrv7.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Butterworth" <Tim.Butterworth@cvluk.com> Subject: RV-List: A question of size > --> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Butterworth" <Tim.Butterworth@CVLUK.COM> > > A general question if I can please. I am on the verge of starting an RV9 build project from the standard kit. My big reservation is that I only have a single garage measuring 18.5 feet x 7.5 feet. Given that the finished fuselage length is 20.5, is it wishful thinking that I can complete the task in such a small place? Has anyone else done this and are there any trick to the trade? > >


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    Time: 08:30:45 AM PST US
    From: "Konrad Werner" <klwerner@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Expired Sectionals
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Konrad Werner" <klwerner@comcast.net> Dear Jim, Ask the place where you usually buy your sectionals to hold some old one's for you after they expire. Because they normally cut off the date part and send it back as proof that they did not sell (for a refund/credit). The other part of the sectional get's normally thrown away instead of returned to the supplier. All you got to do is ask. Konrad Do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: JNice51355@aol.com To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 3:12 PM Subject: RV-List: Expired Sectionals --> RV-List message posted by: JNice51355@aol.com Does anybody know of a source for expired sectionals?? I need some of these for "pre" flight planning purposes. It could be useful in helping to establish a trip plan. Thanks Jim Nice


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    Time: 09:04:39 AM PST US
    From: JNice51355@aol.com
    Subject: Re: Expired Sectionals
    --> RV-List message posted by: JNice51355@aol.com In a message dated 6/6/04 8:01:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time, bhester@hopkinsville.net writes: > Check with http://www.buildersbooks.com/ I think they will send you > expired sectionals with an order. > Thanks. That was the reference I needed. Jim Nice


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    Time: 09:15:52 AM PST US
    From: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net>
    Subject: Re: Abby Erdmann's Flight line interiors RV-6A
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net> 1. OUTSTANDING! The workmanship is first class..... 2. All pieces are pre-cut. Glue and go.... No templates required. 3. Yes (in color....) Wonderful lady to work with. Most importantly to me... she ships your interior in a very timely manner (3 weeks in my case) and when she promised it (unlike a lot of other vendors I have worked with). I highly recommend Abby. Her interiors are a work of art!!! Jack Lockamy Camarillo, CA -7A


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    Time: 09:19:08 AM PST US
    From: "Aircraft Technical Book Company" <winterland@rkymtnhi.com>
    Subject: Re: Expired Sectionals
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Aircraft Technical Book Company" <winterland@rkymtnhi.com> Jim, If we have expired charts left when the new revisions come out, I am always glad to give them away. However we no longer keep them for that purpose or advertise their availablility. I did this a few years ago and it caused too many problems. We'd offer free expired charts with any purchase (so I'd have a means of covering the shipping cost) People would request a list of 25-30 free charts and then I'd get hate mail for the next couple months cause I only had 22-23 of them. This happened more often than you can imagine. So now, we clip the corners for credit and use the rest of the chart for box stuffing. Best thing to do if you want some is write to me 4-5 days before any new set of revisions comes out and ask to be sent a copy of whatever is available. No promisses, but I'll be happy to send whatever I've got. But please do so with an order, even a small one, just so we have a manner to cover the shipping cost. Andy Builder's Bookstore www.buildersbooks.com PilotsBooks www.Pilotsbooks.com > Check with http://www.buildersbooks.com/ I think they will send you > expired sectionals with an order. > > --


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    Time: 09:20:00 AM PST US
    From: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net>
    Subject: Re: Slider Canopy Rear Skirts ... No Problem!
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net> Jeff, That was a question I was gonna ask.... should the 1/2" UHMV tape called for in the plans be placed on the skirts or on the fuselage (after painting)? Jack Lockamy Camarillo, CA -7A slider


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    Time: 09:27:52 AM PST US
    From: Denis Walsh <denis.walsh@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Slider Canopy Rear Skirts ... No Problem!
    --> RV-List message posted by: Denis Walsh <denis.walsh@comcast.net> I have tried it both ways and prefer the tape on the skirt, since it doesn't show. On Jun 6, 2004, at 10:19 AM, Jack Lockamy wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net> > > Jeff, > > That was a question I was gonna ask.... should the 1/2" UHMV tape > called for in the plans be placed on the skirts or on the fuselage > (after painting)? > > Jack Lockamy > Camarillo, CA > -7A slider > > > _- > ======================================================================= > _- > ======================================================================= > _- > ======================================================================= > _- > ======================================================================= > > > >


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    Time: 09:46:54 AM PST US
    From: Emmanuelle Richard <frenchflyer21@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Transponder not working
    --> RV-List message posted by: Emmanuelle Richard <frenchflyer21@yahoo.com> I'm having the same situation. My set up is GTX 327, Ameriking AK-350 encoder and blade antenna. All 3 years old. Noticed the problem first when ATC could not pick me up and asked me to turn my Xpdr on after T/Off - it was already on mode C the whole time. I checked the BNC connections and cleaned the antenna. Another time ATC asked me to confirm what altitude I was at and to turn off mode C. I noticed the "pressure altitude" window indicate erratic altitudes once in a while, like you are at 2200ft and it cycles through 1300, 6700, 5900, and settles on 2200. Also the (R) that flashes on/off when the xpdr is interrogated does not flash as fast as it used to. Anyway, problem appears to be intermittent. I heard that Ameriking encoders tend to be the weak link. Would appreciate input on that. ---------------------------------


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    Time: 10:03:49 AM PST US
    From: "sportpilot" <sportpilot@moneypit.com>
    Subject: Re: Abby Erdmann's Flight line interiors RV-6A
    --> RV-List message posted by: "sportpilot" <sportpilot@moneypit.com> whats the name of her company ? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net> Subject: Re: RV-List: Abby Erdmann's Flight line interiors RV-6A > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net> > > 1. OUTSTANDING! The workmanship is first class..... > > 2. All pieces are pre-cut. Glue and go.... No templates required. > > 3. Yes (in color....) > > Wonderful lady to work with. Most importantly to me... she ships your interior in a very timely manner (3 weeks in my case) and when she promised it (unlike a lot of other vendors I have worked with). > > I highly recommend Abby. Her interiors are a work of art!!! > > Jack Lockamy > Camarillo, CA > -7A > >


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    Time: 10:22:51 AM PST US
    From: "Richard E. Tasker" <retasker@optonline.net>
    Subject: Re: Abby Erdmann's Flight line interiors RV-6A
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Richard E. Tasker" <retasker@optonline.net> Flightline Interiors, LLC. at http://my.execpc.com/~erdmannb/index.htm Dick Tasker, 90573 sportpilot wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "sportpilot" <sportpilot@moneypit.com> > >whats the name of her company ? > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net> >To: "RV List" <rv-list@matronics.com> >Subject: Re: RV-List: Abby Erdmann's Flight line interiors RV-6A > > > > >>--> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net> >> >>1. OUTSTANDING! The workmanship is first class..... >> >>2. All pieces are pre-cut. Glue and go.... No templates required. >> >>3. Yes (in color....) >> >>Wonderful lady to work with. Most importantly to me... she ships your >> >> >interior in a very timely manner (3 weeks in my case) and when she promised >it (unlike a lot of other vendors I have worked with). > > >>I highly recommend Abby. Her interiors are a work of art!!! >> >>Jack Lockamy >>Camarillo, CA >>-7A >> >> >> >> > > > >


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    Time: 10:23:24 AM PST US
    From: "Aircraft Technical Book Company" <winterland@rkymtnhi.com>
    Subject: Re: Expired Sectionals
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Aircraft Technical Book Company" <winterland@rkymtnhi.com> Jim, Here's another suggestion. The huge wall charts you see at some FBOs are called JNC charts. Three make up the country (east, central, and west). they are not expensive. The set of 3 is just $12.50. They show airports, VORs, some special use airspace, and terrain. They are not revised very often, so you can't use them for navigation, but they are perfectly good for initial planning. Also, WACs are good for planning and have a 12 month revision life, as is a current IFR/VFR planning chart, but those only show airports and airways - not terrain. All three types are in the "other charts" section off of the Nav Charts category on both Builder's Books and PilotsBooks Andy Builder's Bookstore www.buildersbooks.com PilotsBooks www.pilotsbooks.com 800 780-4115 ----- Original Message ----- From: JNice51355@aol.com To: winterland@rkymtnhi.com Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 10:45 AM Subject: Re: RV-List: Expired Sectionals In a message dated 6/6/04 9:19:57 AM Pacific Daylight Time, winterland@rkymtnhi.com writes: People would request a list of 25-30 free charts and then I'd get hate mail for the next couple months cause I only had 22-23 of them. Andy I had sent you another email through one of the web sites before reading this email. Sorry that folks send "hate mail". There's no excuse for that. For the sake of your sanity, I will order from you through the web site, sectionals I need that "will not" expire before or during my planned excursion. I will just have to go down to the FBO and do some planning with the old charts on the "wall", even if I need a ladder. They will not mind, since I am the one that gave them most of those old maps. Just "can't wait" to formulate a "trip plan", even though I "know" there will be changes along the way. Thanks Jim Nice


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    Time: 11:37:41 AM PST US
    From: "Steve & Denise" <sjhdcl@kingston.net>
    Subject: Re: Transponder not working
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Steve & Denise" <sjhdcl@kingston.net> My pressure altitude indication is pretty consistent. No problems there. Its a tough problem to solve because recently the radar system has been changed in this area. We are interrogated with 3 different radars now all feeding into 1 system. Hard to say whos doing the interrogation. I'll try calling different radar centres tomorrow and see if anybody get me. I've always hated BNC connectors. That tiny pin is side is not the best as far as I'm concerned. My radio antenna has a screw terminal on it and its the best I've seen by far. I'll try the BNC connection on the back of the transponder first. Any others experienced in this please speak up. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Emmanuelle Richard" <frenchflyer21@yahoo.com> Subject: RV-List: Transponder not working > --> RV-List message posted by: Emmanuelle Richard <frenchflyer21@yahoo.com> > > I'm having the same situation. My set up is GTX 327, Ameriking AK-350 encoder and blade antenna. All 3 years old. > > Noticed the problem first when ATC could not pick me up and asked me to turn my Xpdr on after T/Off - it was already on mode C the whole time. I checked the BNC connections and cleaned the antenna. Another time ATC asked me to confirm what altitude I was at and to turn off mode C. I noticed the "pressure altitude" window indicate erratic altitudes once in a while, like you are at 2200ft and it cycles through 1300, 6700, 5900, and settles on 2200. Also the (R) that flashes on/off when the xpdr is interrogated does not flash as fast as it used to. Anyway, problem appears to be intermittent. > > I heard that Ameriking encoders tend to be the weak link. Would appreciate input on that. > > > --------------------------------- > >


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    Time: 12:16:23 PM PST US
    From: "Harvey Sigmon" <rv6hes@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Transponder not working
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Harvey Sigmon" <rv6hes@comcast.net> Steve: I had a similar problem with my transponder, I tried every thing, it would work fine on the ground with the test box connected. In flight no reply, finally I checked the BNC connector at the antenna for the second time. It had failed to the point you could pull it out of the connector. It seems the vibration on the floor made the connection fail. Man it was sure frustrating. Do not give up on the antenna wire connector. Harvey Sigmon RV-6A flying ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve & Denise" <sjhdcl@kingston.net> Subject: Re: RV-List: Transponder not working > --> RV-List message posted by: "Steve & Denise" <sjhdcl@kingston.net> > > My pressure altitude indication is pretty consistent. No problems there. > > Its a tough problem to solve because recently the radar system has been > changed in this area. We are interrogated with 3 different > radars now all feeding into 1 system. Hard to say whos doing the > interrogation. I'll try calling different radar centres tomorrow > and see if anybody get me. I've always hated BNC connectors. That tiny pin > is side is not the best as far as I'm concerned. My > radio antenna has a screw terminal on it and its the best I've seen by far. > > I'll try the BNC connection on the back of the transponder first. > > Any others experienced in this please speak up. > > Steve > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Emmanuelle Richard" <frenchflyer21@yahoo.com> > To: <rv-list@matronics.com> > Subject: RV-List: Transponder not working > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: Emmanuelle Richard > <frenchflyer21@yahoo.com> > > > > I'm having the same situation. My set up is GTX 327, Ameriking AK-350 > encoder and blade antenna. All 3 years old. > > > > Noticed the problem first when ATC could not pick me up and asked me to > turn my Xpdr on after T/Off - it was already on mode C the whole time. I > checked the BNC connections and cleaned the antenna. Another time ATC asked > me to confirm what altitude I was at and to turn off mode C. I noticed the > "pressure altitude" window indicate erratic altitudes once in a while, like > you are at 2200ft and it cycles through 1300, 6700, 5900, and settles on > 2200. Also the (R) that flashes on/off when the xpdr is interrogated does > not flash as fast as it used to. Anyway, problem appears to be > intermittent. > > > > I heard that Ameriking encoders tend to be the weak link. Would > appreciate input on that. > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > > > >


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    Time: 12:29:54 PM PST US
    From: "Ernest Kells" <ernest.kells@sympatico.ca>
    Subject: Re: A question of size
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Ernest Kells" <ernest.kells@sympatico.ca> >> Can you complete the project in that space? Probably not. However, if you're motivated, you can build the wings, tail, and fuselage there. Then you'll need to take the beast outside on a series of nice days to fit the empennage and wings. With the flying surfaces removed, you should be able to install the engine in the space you describe. << You will vastly improve your capability to finish your project with greater quality if you configure your project environment to be as comfortable and as accommodating as possible. You will spend a lot of time there. Make it an enjoyable experience. I can't imagine how you can make a plane in an 18.5' x 7.5' garage. I'm 95% done on the same RV-9A. At the time that you "flip the canoe" so that the fuselage is right side up you will still be near the beginning of the project. BTW: You have to put the engine mount on before you do the legs. The legs and steps use up all of your 7.5'. Do you plan to put primer on your metal? You will need a safe place nearby - with a separate breathable air source, to prep and paint both large and small pieces. You will also need a work bench where you can run a bench grinder, drill press, etc. It needs a runout area. You will also need a work table for most of your work. Many things are done "in assembly" or require detailed fitting. Takes work space and walk around space. Needs to be near the project. Do you plan to use air tools for painting and assembly work (where will you put the compressor?). Where will you put your file drawers for parts and hardware? Needs to be near your work table and the project. Where will you be able to lay out one or two drawings, the parts, the tools, the builder's manual and the hardware as well as be able to work on the assembly at the same time. Do you have room to sit down (concrete floors are hard)? Can you make a coffee, have a visitor, play a radio, etc., etc.? Building is a lifestyle that will define your life. Increase your odds of completing your plane as well as having fun.


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    Time: 02:47:24 PM PST US
    From: "Jordan Grant" <gra9933@bellsouth.net>
    Subject: Airflow Performance (AFP) fuel hose routing
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Jordan Grant" <gra9933@bellsouth.net> Listers: I am working on the fuel system for my Airflow Performance Fuel Injection. My XP-360 came from Aerosport power with the "distribution" manifold already mounted on the top of the engine. It has a fuel hose coming out of the bottom of it and routed down between the two cylinders on the right side of the engine. My question is: How should I route this hose to get to the AFP throttle body? Right now, my best theory is to take it aft immediately under the cylinders - this puts it in-between the cylinders and the intake manifold pipes. Then route it over the bracket that mounts the mixture control and into the fitting on the throttle body. My only concern is that this makes some relatively sharp bends in the hose. I don't 'think' that there are any kinks in the hose this way, but its a pretty important hose so I thought I'd ask to see what others have done in case there is a better way. Thanks in advance, Jordan Grant RV-6 Fuel System Stuff N198G Reserved


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    Time: 03:04:36 PM PST US
    From: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
    Subject: Re: Airflow Performance (AFP) fuel hose routing
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com> Jordan, Typically that hose runs straight down from the flow divider to the injector servo and has a 90-degree bend on the bottom end. Will your setup not permit a straight-down run between #1 & #3? If the hose you have doesn't work and you need a custom hose, I highly recommend PHT (Precision Hose Technology). http://www.aircrafthose.com The best prices (at least as far as I could find), and very helpful folks. I've got some notes on installing an AFP FM-200 on my horizontal induction IO-360-A1B6 here: http://www.rvproject.com/20030728.html I presume you've got vertical induction, so this may or may not be helpful. )_( Dan RV-7 N714D http://www.rvproject.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jordan Grant" <gra9933@bellsouth.net> Subject: RV-List: Airflow Performance (AFP) fuel hose routing > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jordan Grant" <gra9933@bellsouth.net> > > Listers: > I am working on the fuel system for my Airflow Performance Fuel > Injection. My XP-360 came from Aerosport power with the "distribution" > manifold already mounted on the top of the engine. It has a fuel hose coming > out of the bottom of it and routed down between the two cylinders on the > right side of the engine. My question is: > > How should I route this hose to get to the AFP throttle body? > > Right now, my best theory is to take it aft immediately under the > cylinders - this puts it in-between the cylinders and the intake manifold > pipes. Then route it over the bracket that mounts the mixture control and > into the fitting on the throttle body. My only concern is that this makes > some relatively sharp bends in the hose. I don't 'think' that there are any > kinks in the hose this way, but its a pretty important hose so I thought I'd > ask to see what others have done in case there is a better way. > > Thanks in advance, > Jordan Grant > RV-6 Fuel System Stuff > N198G Reserved > >


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    Time: 06:54:44 PM PST US
    From: "Jordan Grant" <gra9933@bellsouth.net>
    Subject: Airflow Performance (AFP) fuel hose routing
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Jordan Grant" <gra9933@bellsouth.net> Dan, Thanks for the reply. My installation does have the vertical induction. The outlet fitting is on the aft side of the throttle body, pointed upwards. The engine came with the hose routed straight down between #1 and #3 - but I can't hook it up to the throttle body by going straight down unless I kind of go under the throttle cable linkage, around the throttle cable arms, and then put a mighty twist in the hose to get it to hook up to the outlet fitting. The OTHER problem with this is the hose is pressed up against one of the exhaust pipes. It is firesleeved - but it didn't seem prudent to push my luck by pressing this hose against such a hot part of the engine. I saw your pictures, and it seemed like a different problem for you since the outlet fitting was on the side of the induction, not the back. Oh yeah - I could rotate the throttle body 180 degrees and put the outlet in front, but then my control arm throws would both be backwards. Thanks for your help, Jordan -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Dan Checkoway Subject: Re: RV-List: Airflow Performance (AFP) fuel hose routing --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com> Jordan, Typically that hose runs straight down from the flow divider to the injector servo and has a 90-degree bend on the bottom end. Will your setup not permit a straight-down run between #1 & #3? If the hose you have doesn't work and you need a custom hose, I highly recommend PHT (Precision Hose Technology). http://www.aircrafthose.com The best prices (at least as far as I could find), and very helpful folks. I've got some notes on installing an AFP FM-200 on my horizontal induction IO-360-A1B6 here: http://www.rvproject.com/20030728.html I presume you've got vertical induction, so this may or may not be helpful. )_( Dan RV-7 N714D http://www.rvproject.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jordan Grant" <gra9933@bellsouth.net> Subject: RV-List: Airflow Performance (AFP) fuel hose routing > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jordan Grant" <gra9933@bellsouth.net> > > Listers: > I am working on the fuel system for my Airflow Performance Fuel > Injection. My XP-360 came from Aerosport power with the "distribution" > manifold already mounted on the top of the engine. It has a fuel hose coming > out of the bottom of it and routed down between the two cylinders on the > right side of the engine. My question is: > > How should I route this hose to get to the AFP throttle body? > > Right now, my best theory is to take it aft immediately under the > cylinders - this puts it in-between the cylinders and the intake manifold > pipes. Then route it over the bracket that mounts the mixture control and > into the fitting on the throttle body. My only concern is that this makes > some relatively sharp bends in the hose. I don't 'think' that there are any > kinks in the hose this way, but its a pretty important hose so I thought I'd > ask to see what others have done in case there is a better way. > > Thanks in advance, > Jordan Grant > RV-6 Fuel System Stuff > N198G Reserved > >


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    Time: 09:00:01 PM PST US
    From: Knicholas2@aol.com
    Subject: low voltage
    --> RV-List message posted by: Knicholas2@aol.com I have recently been running the engine on my RV9A for the first time. I am getting "low voltage" readings and seem to be getting only 11.5 volts and "low Battery" messages on my micromonitor. I am using Vans 60 amp alternator with build-in voltage regulator. Any ideas? Kim Nicholas RV9A - FAA inspection this week!


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    Time: 09:10:46 PM PST US
    Subject: Removing Cherry Rivets?
    From: "Bordelon, Greg" <gbordelon@hess.com>
    0.8 REMOVE_REMOVAL_NEAR List removal information --> RV-List message posted by: "Bordelon, Greg" <gbordelon@hess.com> Guys, I am well versed in removing plain rivets. However, removing these Cherry rivets with the steel inserts are very difficult. Any smart methods out there on how to get these our with the least damage to the hole? The archive was not fruitful. Thanks - Greg remove cherry rivet remove pop rivet remove blind rivet please archive


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    Time: 10:15:32 PM PST US
    From: "Dave Smith" <dave@rv10project.net>
    Subject: Second hand tools
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Dave Smith" <dave@rv10project.net> Tim, You might check ebay. I got a pretty good deal on a pneumatic squeezer up there, and I'm guessing you'd be able to find several of the larger 'big buck' items. ------------------------------------------ Dave Smith http://www.rv10project.net -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim Butterworth Subject: RV-List: Second hand tools --> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Butterworth" --> <Tim.Butterworth@CVLUK.COM> Hi, before I launch into a new build project (in the UK), can I ask if anyone who has recently completed a kit would consider selling tools to help me out. I would consider a set from the US if we can sort reasonable shipping costs. A pneumatic riveter sounds a rather handy tool to start with!! Thanks Tim advertising on the Matronics Forums.


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    Time: 10:17:31 PM PST US
    From: "James E. Clark" <james@nextupventures.com>
    Subject: low voltage
    --> RV-List message posted by: "James E. Clark" <james@nextupventures.com> Do you know for a fact that the alternator has ever worked? Stated differently ... Did you **just** start the engine, using a fully charged battery and the voltage thereafter showed 11.5 with no change? Do you have anything that measures either the amperage out of the alternator or into the battery? Kim, Do you have a good connection for the alternator "field" wire? When you switch the alternator on (or is it always "switched" on?) do you see **ANY** change in voltage? Sorry to try to answer with so many questions but the answers may help find the answer. James (Van's big alternator on RV6) [SNIP] > Subject: RV-List: low voltage > > > --> RV-List message posted by: Knicholas2@aol.com > > I have recently been running the engine on my RV9A for the first > time. I am > getting "low voltage" readings and seem to be getting only 11.5 > volts and "low > Battery" messages on my micromonitor. I am using Vans 60 amp > alternator with > build-in voltage regulator. > > Any ideas? > > Kim Nicholas > RV9A - FAA inspection this week!


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    Time: 10:34:14 PM PST US
    From: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
    Subject: Re: Airflow Performance (AFP) fuel hose routing
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com> Jordan, I would do your best to keep that hose run as short and straight as humanly possible. That's metered fuel in there, and any length or complexity you add to that run is going to have an effect on throttle & mixture response (at least I assume it will). It will also increase the potential for vapor lock. I wouldn't even think about twisting and curving that hose (especially near exhaust) if you have an alternative. Straight up is best. The AFP manual indicates that the servo can be mounted at any attitude or angle. I would explore other mounting options if that's a possibility. You might be able to mount it 90 degrees rotated from where you've currently got it, and that will solve the hose problem. Of course that might cause other control linkage challenges, but those are relatively easy to solve. In case this is any consolation, I got my engine from Bart with the FM-200 installed already, hose connected, etc. -- but I ended up having to rotate the servo 90 degrees to make things work. Scott Bilinski has a very similar engine setup as you, I believe. AFP on a vertical sump. I think he monitors this list... Best of luck, )_( Dan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jordan Grant" <gra9933@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: RV-List: Airflow Performance (AFP) fuel hose routing > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jordan Grant" <gra9933@bellsouth.net> > > Dan, > Thanks for the reply. My installation does have the vertical induction. The > outlet fitting is on the aft side of the throttle body, pointed upwards. The > engine came with the hose routed straight down between #1 and #3 - but I > can't hook it up to the throttle body by going straight down unless I kind > of go under the throttle cable linkage, around the throttle cable arms, and > then put a mighty twist in the hose to get it to hook up to the outlet > fitting. The OTHER problem with this is the hose is pressed up against one > of the exhaust pipes. It is firesleeved - but it didn't seem prudent to push > my luck by pressing this hose against such a hot part of the engine. I saw > your pictures, and it seemed like a different problem for you since the > outlet fitting was on the side of the induction, not the back. > Oh yeah - I could rotate the throttle body 180 degrees and put the outlet > in front, but then my control arm throws would both be backwards. > > Thanks for your help, > Jordan > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Dan Checkoway > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV-List: Airflow Performance (AFP) fuel hose routing > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com> > > Jordan, > > Typically that hose runs straight down from the flow divider to the injector > servo and has a 90-degree bend on the bottom end. Will your setup not > permit a straight-down run between #1 & #3? > > If the hose you have doesn't work and you need a custom hose, I highly > recommend PHT (Precision Hose Technology). http://www.aircrafthose.com The > best prices (at least as far as I could find), and very helpful folks. > > I've got some notes on installing an AFP FM-200 on my horizontal induction > IO-360-A1B6 here: http://www.rvproject.com/20030728.html I presume you've > got vertical induction, so this may or may not be helpful. > > )_( Dan > RV-7 N714D > http://www.rvproject.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jordan Grant" <gra9933@bellsouth.net> > To: <rv-list@matronics.com> > Subject: RV-List: Airflow Performance (AFP) fuel hose routing > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jordan Grant" <gra9933@bellsouth.net> > > > > Listers: > > I am working on the fuel system for my Airflow Performance Fuel > > Injection. My XP-360 came from Aerosport power with the "distribution" > > manifold already mounted on the top of the engine. It has a fuel hose > coming > > out of the bottom of it and routed down between the two cylinders on the > > right side of the engine. My question is: > > > > How should I route this hose to get to the AFP throttle body? > > > > Right now, my best theory is to take it aft immediately under the > > cylinders - this puts it in-between the cylinders and the intake manifold > > pipes. Then route it over the bracket that mounts the mixture control and > > into the fitting on the throttle body. My only concern is that this makes > > some relatively sharp bends in the hose. I don't 'think' that there are > any > > kinks in the hose this way, but its a pretty important hose so I thought > I'd > > ask to see what others have done in case there is a better way. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > Jordan Grant > > RV-6 Fuel System Stuff > > N198G Reserved > > > > > >


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    Time: 11:22:07 PM PST US
    From: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com>
    Subject: Removing Cherry Rivets?
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com> Hi Greg, There are basically two or three ways to remove a cherry rivet. It depends on the type of cherry rivet and the material they are made of (yes Virginia, there are MANY different types of "Cherry" rivets). In almost all cases, the pin is some variant of steel, and if you simply try to drill it without removing the center pin, you'll make a mess. Method #1: For button or countersink head soft metal cherry rivets. With a backing of some sort, try to drive out the pin from the front, then drill off the head VERY carefully. May have to be done at a slight angle to keep the rivet from spinning...then remove like a normal rivet. Method #2: For button head hard metal rivets. Drive out the pin as described above if possible. Some cherry type rivets have captive pins and that's not possible, so the only alternative is to grind off the head with either a sanding type disc/barrel, or a pointed rasp/stone on a dremel. Be VERY carfull with doing this, and don't grind off all of the head. Basically you should leave a few thousands of material before you get to the base metal that was riveted. Then you should be able to punch the rivet out. Method #3: One of the best removal methods if access to the back side of the rivet (not usually possible, hence the use of a "blind rivet")....but, you can cut/snip/grind the back of the rivet off and drive it out from the back. Hope this helps...... Cheers, Stein Bruch RV6's, Minneapolis http://www.steinair.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Bordelon, Greg Subject: RV-List: Removing Cherry Rivets? --> RV-List message posted by: "Bordelon, Greg" <gbordelon@hess.com> Guys, I am well versed in removing plain rivets. However, removing these Cherry rivets with the steel inserts are very difficult. Any smart methods out there on how to get these our with the least damage to the hole? The archive was not fruitful. Thanks - Greg remove cherry rivet remove pop rivet remove blind rivet please archive




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