---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 11/10/07: 13 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:50 AM - Needed: Artificial Horizon (Chuck Weyant) 2. 03:50 AM - Las Vegas Rvers (Al Grajek) 3. 12:06 PM - Re: Question for A (Charles Heathco) 4. 09:38 PM - Re: Question for A&P Types (or anyone) (Tim Bryan) 5. 09:43 PM - Vacuum Pump Repair (ferrerg@comcast.net) 6. 09:45 PM - Propeller for sale (Steve & Denise) 7. 09:47 PM - Falcon Altimeter (Richard Dudley) 8. 09:54 PM - Need some help in Denver (Mike Robertson) 9. 10:03 PM - New Van's service bulletin (SB 07-11-09) applicable to all two place, tricycle gear RVs. (Tim Lewis) 10. 10:17 PM - Re: Needed: Artificial Horizon (mike humphrey) 11. 10:55 PM - Re: Vacuum Pump Repair (Vanremog@aol.com) 12. 11:13 PM - Does anyone trim the trailing edge of the main gear leg fairings? (Joe & Jan Connell) 13. 11:56 PM - Re: RV-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 11/07/07 (DEAN PSIROPOULOS) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:50:44 AM PST US From: "Chuck Weyant" Subject: RV-List: Needed: Artificial Horizon Just informed by Rudy's Aircraft Instruments that my Aeriatalia Artifical Horizon (part# 36100 9, Serial#03374) cannot be tilted 7 degrees for my RV10 panel. Anyone out there have a good vac artifical horz for sale or trade preferably with the 7 degree tilt already done? I bought this one from a friend who had it overhauled and Rudy went thru it too. I'll take any reasonable offer...or trade. Chuck Weyant Santa Maria, CA 805 878-1922 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:50:06 AM PST US From: "Al Grajek" Subject: RV-List: Las Vegas Rvers I am going to be in LAS next week on business. I would love to hook up with a local rver, maybe for a ride, or just to look at airplanes, whatever. Al Grajek RV8 LEX 859-361-9460 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 12:06:44 PM PST US From: "Charles Heathco" Subject: Re: RV-List: Question for A I have digest only so probly have enuf info but wanted to add that I did my comp check cold this year (july) and it was only one to two pts lower than last yrs hot check, Charlie Heathco ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:38:53 PM PST US From: "Tim Bryan" Subject: RE: RV-List: Question for A&P Types (or anyone) Thanks to everyone who replied on this subject. I was able to get the oil warm enough when I did a run-up and a high speed taxi. The oil is drained and the compression checked. They were great numbers 78,78,80,79 all over 80 and while warm. I will be completing the condition inspection today hopefully and off to legal flying again. Yes Darrell I did build it but there were replies to Greg about a non builder question. Thanks all Tim Do Not Archive > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list- > server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Darrell Reiley > Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 9:57 PM > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV-List: Question for A&P Types (or anyone) > > > If I'm not mistaken, Tim is a builder...? > > Darrell > > > --- Greg Williams wrote: > > > Along a similar line, what does a non-builder have > > to do to get a > > certificate to do his own condition inspection? > > > > On Nov 8, 2007 3:07 PM, Bruce Gray > > wrote: > > > > > Sure, you just can't fly it until you finish and > > sign off the condition > > > inspection. > > > > > > > > > > > > Bruce > > > > > > www.Glasair.org > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > *From:* owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > > [mailto: > > > owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of > > *Tim Bryan > > > *Sent:* Thursday, November 08, 2007 3:50 PM > > > *To:* rv-list@matronics.com > > > *Subject:* RV-List: Question for A&P Types (or > > anyone) > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > > > > > I am planning to start my first condition > > inspection on my -6 today. It was due by the end of > > the month in October, but travel got in my way of > > completing it. I would like to get the oil warmed > > up good before draining it and also doing the > > compression check. It seems I didn't really get it > > warmed up good last time I tried to just take it out > > and run it up. Am I allowed to do a solo flight to > > warm the oil up as a test flight even though it is > > not current? > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > > Tim** > > > > > > * > > > > > > > > > href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/chre > f="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV- > List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List > > > > > > href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com > > > * > > > > > > * > > > > > > > > > * > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:43:02 PM PST US From: ferrerg@comcast.net Subject: RV-List: Vacuum Pump Repair I was ready to replace the failed vacuum pump (210 hours) in my RV6 this week. But my friend, Rob Kermanj (RV10 and RV6), suggested that I check the operation of the shear coupling in the pump. I found out that the shear coupling had sheared and replaced it for about $22 (I was later told that Aircraft Spruce sells it for $14). It's very easy to replace this part in the pump. The fun part is removing and installing the pump. The shear coupling is made from some type of plastic that deteriorates with high temperature and time. I plan to replace this part every couple of years or 200 hours as a preventive measure in the future. -- Gabe A Ferrer RV6 N2GX South Florida email: ferrerg@comcast.net cell: 561 758 8894
I was ready to replace the failed vacuum pump (210 hours) in my RV6 this week.  
 
But my friend, Rob Kermanj (RV10 and RV6), suggested that I check the operation of the shear coupling in the pump.
 
I found out that the shear coupling had sheared and replaced it for about $22 (I was later told that Aircraft Spruce sells it for $14).
 
It's very easy to replace this part in the pump. The fun part is removing and installing the pump.
 
The shear coupling is made from some type of plastic that deteriorates with high temperature and time.
 
I plan to replace this part every couple of years or 200 hours as a preventive measure in the future.
--
Gabe A Ferrer
RV6 N2GX
South Florida
email: ferrerg@comcast.net
cell: 561 758 8894
________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:45:31 PM PST US From: "Steve & Denise" Subject: RV-List: Propeller for sale MT Prop model MTV-15B/183-50. 136.5 hours flight time since new. No damage ever. Log books included. Manufactured June 2006. Removed from RV7A IO-360 for flight testing other props. Email for pics. $8000 OBO Steve RV7A ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:47:51 PM PST US From: Richard Dudley Subject: RV-List: Falcon Altimeter Listers, FWIW - I have a Falcon altimeter that I installed in my RV-6A about four years ago. The plane has been flying since February 2005 and has about 130 hours. The altimeter has been certified twice to 20,000 feet per FAR 43 App. E at an FAA repair station with no problems, the latest check in February this year. I even posted and e-mail on the RV-list indicating my delight in this reasonably priced, Chinese made instrument being so precise and reliable. A week ago in checking the cockpit in preparation for a flight, about two weeks since my last flight, I found the altimeter reading about 4000 feet. In in the process of trouble shooting, I disconnected the static line from the altimeter and found that it was still reading 4000 feet. The problem was obviously internal in the altimeter. I removed it from the instrument panel and took it home. After a week on my desk, the indicated altitude has increased to about 9000 feet and is still slowly climbing. Consulting with the Wultrad folks I found that the instrument could be overhauled for $150. Since the current price is about $250 this was not attractive. And, since my confidence in the reliability of the instrument had been destroyed, I "bit the bullet" and purchased a United, TSOd altimeter at about three times the price of the Falcon. If you, have one of these you may want to keep a close eye on the field altitude at the correct altimeter setting. I noticed a small increase in the indicated field altitude a few weeks before the very large increase I mentioned. Best regards, Richard Dudley ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:54:49 PM PST US From: Mike Robertson Subject: RV-List: Need some help in Denver I am thinking about bidding on a thickness planer in the Denver area. The only problem is that it is local pickup only. Is there anyone in the Denve r area that would be willing to run by this pawn shop, if I win, pick this up and take it to yellow freight to ship it. I would definitely be willing to pay whoever something for the inconvenience. Mike Robertson _________________________________________________________________ Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks & Treats for You! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 10:03:48 PM PST US From: Tim Lewis Subject: RV-List: New Van's service bulletin (SB 07-11-09) applicable to all two place, tricycle gear RVs. http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/notices.htm Requires replacement or modification of nose gear components on two-lace, tricycle gear RVs with finish kits shipped prior to Feb 2005. -- Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA) RV-6A N47TD -- 900 hrs RV-10 #40059 under construction * * ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 10:17:32 PM PST US From: "mike humphrey" Subject: Re: RV-List: Needed: Artificial Horizon Aren't 7 degree tilt instruments for taildraggers? Unless you redesigned the 10's panel. Mike H 9A/8A ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Weyant To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 3:03 PM Subject: RV-List: Needed: Artificial Horizon Just informed by Rudy's Aircraft Instruments that my Aeriatalia Artifical Horizon (part# 36100 9, Serial#03374) cannot be tilted 7 degrees for my RV10 panel. Anyone out there have a good vac artifical horz for sale or trade preferably with the 7 degree tilt already done? I bought this one from a friend who had it overhauled and Rudy went thru it too. I'll take any reasonable offer...or trade. Chuck Weyant Santa Maria, CA 805 878-1922 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 10:55:31 PM PST US From: Vanremog@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Vacuum Pump Repair In a message dated 11/10/2007 9:44:24 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ferrerg@comcast.net writes: I was ready to replace the failed vacuum pump (210 hours) in my RV6 this week. But my friend, Rob Kermanj (RV10 and RV6), suggested that I check the operation of the shear coupling in the pump. I found out that the shear coupling had sheared and replaced it for about $22 (I was later told that Aircraft Spruce sells it for $14). It's very easy to replace this part in the pump. The fun part is removing and installing the pump. The shear coupling is made from some type of plastic that deteriorates with high temperature and time. I plan to replace this part every couple of years or 200 hours as a preventive measure in the future. ================================================ Just a stupid question, but... maybe it sheared for a reason? I would check to see if the vanes are in good condition and not partially fragged. N1GV (RV-6A, Flying 870hrs, O-360-A1A, C/S, Silicon Valley) ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 11:13:12 PM PST US From: "Joe & Jan Connell" Subject: RV-List: Does anyone trim the trailing edge of the main gear leg fairings? Gentlemen, I've been searching the archives to no avail. The instructions for the RV-9A say the following: 1. "Trace the root end, trailing edge, and tip end trim lines onto the fairing." 2. "Trim the root and tip ends of the fairing but do not trim the trailing edge." I don't see any indication that I will ever trim the trailing edge. There is a comment about using a long stick and sandpaper to remove excess "tail" on the fairing and even the sides of the trailing edge. Will any trailing edge material need to be removed before fitting the hinges? Will any trailing edge material need to be removed to fit the ready-made intersection fairings? Many thanks. Joe Connell RV-9A N95JJ ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 11:56:41 PM PST US From: "DEAN PSIROPOULOS" Subject: RV-List: RE: RV-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 11/07/07 Functional checkout of my electrical system has gone well so far with no smoked wiring or equipment. I bought an equivalent of an Odyssey 680 a couple years ago and trickle charged it occasionally hoping it would at least be good enough to do electrical checkout, first engine start and maybe a few times around the pattern. But it appears that is not the case. Voltmeter says there is 12.5 volts at the terminals but it can't produce enough amps to fire the battery contactor or even make some sparks when shorted, pretty pathetic. I substituted a Panasonic 4.5 amp hour sealed lead acid battery that I bought second hand about 6 years ago. It's got enough oomph for the checkout but I'll need a new 680 for 1st engine start. I did a test on my magneto P-lead (one mag on left side, electronic on right side)with an ohm meter. Thinking that when the key switch is in the off position, the resistance across the p-lead should measure close to dead short and, it does. By the same logic, I thought that when the mag was ungrounded the resistance across the p-leads (I used a shielded wire with the shield grounded at the magneto through the key switch, no local grounding). But when I measured across the p-leads at the magneto the resistance only went from 0.2 ohms to 0.4 ohms when I turned the key. Not an appreciable increase in resistance but it was consistent (happens every time) and measurable. I thought maybe I had a faulty key switch but not so, I removed one p-lead from the mag and made the same measurement and the resistance with the key in that mag's position read infinite. I suspect that there is some thing about magnetos I don't know and that this is not a problem but would like to be sure. Anybody ever done this test? Did you get the same results? Also checked out the VM-1000 and it seems to work fine except for dimming. I used one of the B&C dimmers connected to the VM-1000 dimming input but I don't seem to get any dimming action (backlight works ok). Anyone else experience this? Have I missed something in the VM manual and it doesn't use an external dimming input? Any thoughts? Thanks. 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