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     0. 04:52 AM - LOC (Matt Dralle)
     1. 04:02 AM - Re: 0-540 B2B5? (GRANSCOTT@aol.com)
     2. 06:29 AM - Re: Post Component Construction Priming (Mike Lauritsen - Work)
     3. 06:31 AM - Re: Rivethead - are they shipping any product? (Rick)
     4. 06:45 AM - Re: Okay - Okay tell me I'm just sarcastic on the RV-12 (Lloyd, Daniel R.)
     5. 08:00 AM - Re: Rivethead - are they shipping any product? Yes (Maule Driver)
     6. 08:24 AM - Re: Quadrant vs. Vernier Cables (Scott Schmidt)
     7. 08:35 AM - Re: Rivethead - are they shipping any product? Yes (Rick)
     8. 09:14 AM - Re: Post Component Construction Priming (Jeff Carpenter)
     9. 09:27 AM - Re: Post Component Construction Corrosion Protection (Mike Lauritsen - Work)
    10. 10:22 AM - Re: Post Component Construction Corrosion Protection (Jeff Carpenter)
    11. 11:40 AM - Re: Post Component Construction Corrosion Protection (John Gonzalez)
    12. 12:21 PM - Re: Post Component Construction Corrosion Protection (Mike Lauritsen - Work)
    13. 12:29 PM - Re: Rivethead - are they shipping any product? Yes (Maule Driver)
    14. 02:06 PM - Re: Rivethead - are they shipping any product? Yes (Kelly McMullen)
    15. 02:12 PM - Re: Post Component Construction Priming (Chris Stanley)
    16. 02:24 PM - Re: Rivethead - are they shipping any product? Yes (Jesse Saint)
    17. 02:28 PM - Re: Kits/Family - A Review (Chris , Susie Darcy)
    18. 02:28 PM - Re: Post Component Construction Priming (Dj Merrill)
    19. 03:43 PM - Re: Re: 0-540 E vs C (Rob Wright)
    20. 03:56 PM - Re: Rivethead - are they shipping any product? Yes (MauleDriver)
    21. 04:00 PM - Re: Re: 0-540 E vs C (Jesse Saint)
    22. 04:21 PM - Re: Re: 0-540 E vs C (Rob Wright)
    23. 05:03 PM - Re: Re: 0-540 E vs C (linn Walters)
    24. 05:27 PM - Re: Kits/Family - A Review (Tim Olson)
    25. 05:59 PM - Re: Kits/Family - A Review (John Cram)
    26. 06:07 PM - Re: Re: 0-540 E vs C (RV Builder (Michael Sausen))
    27. 06:22 PM - Re: Re: Re: 0-540 E vs C ()
    28. 06:33 PM - Rudder pedal bolt direction (L Aune)
    29. 06:54 PM - Re: Rudder pedal bolt direction (Tim Olson)
    30. 07:28 PM - Re: Pattern for Front Seat Upholstery (Steven DiNieri)
    31. 08:30 PM - Re: Pattern for Front Seat Upholstery (Rick)
    32. 09:27 PM - Re: Pattern for Front Seat Upholstery (Steven DiNieri)
 
 
 
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      In a message dated 11/14/2006 8:30:26 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
      ddddsp1@juno.com writes:
      
      Is it an  O-540 
      
      
      O-540
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Post Component Construction Priming | 
      
      
      We sell Boshield in small qty. for use on tools to keep them from
      rusting.  We are a dealer and can have gallons or 5's drop shipped
      from Boeshield and possibly save some money.  Email me if interested.
      mike <at> cleavelandtool.com
      
      FYI this has been my corrosion plan all along.
      
      Mike
      Cleaveland Aircraft Tool
      
      
      On 11/14/06, Dave Leikam <DAVELEIKAM@wi.rr.com> wrote:
      >
      > Here are two options for you.  I am planning on one of these products after
      > completion and painting.
      >
      > http://boeshield.com/index.htm
      >
      > http://www.nocorrosion.com/corrosion-control.htm
      >
      > Dave Leikam
      > 40496
      > tailcone - (dimple, dimple, dimple...)
      > N89DA
      > Muskego, WI
      >
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Rivethead - are they shipping any product? | 
      
      
      Are you close to flying? I suspect the only time to really "need" them would be
      final rigging of the elevator trim. I only trial fitted mine when I installed
      the HS and elevator which really could have a waited till final assembly...which
      is 6 months away and that was a year and a half ago. Silver brazing rods and
      a torch makes Van's versions work just fine in the "Really need tham catagory"
      ;)
      
      Rick S.
      40185
      
      
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| Subject:  | Okay - Okay tell me I'm just sarcastic on the RV-12 | 
      
      Just in case you have a spare $60k laying around?
      Dan
      N289DT RV10E
      
        _____  
      
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rob Wright
      Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 7:30 PM
      Subject: RE: RV10-List: Okay - Okay tell me I'm just sarcastic on the
      RV-12
      
      
      Vans and Garmin are working on a way to have the G900 installed with no
      panel rib mods... more to follow!
      
      
      Rob Wright
      
      #392
      
      Fuse
      
      
        _____  
      
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John W. Cox
      Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 8:37 PM
      Subject: RV10-List: Okay - Okay tell me I'm just sarcastic on the RV-12
      
      
      After studying in-depth the VANS website on the RV-12, am I mistaken or
      is glass EFIS okay for the RV-12 but not for an RV-10 where the panel
      ribs were intentionally placed to interfere with glass EFIS insertion.
      Amber Peterson, Rian Johnson and Phil Rivall are to be commended for
      bringing VANS into the 21st century (only six years late) with
      Solidworks engineering.  It was also exciting to see them incorporate a
      panel insert for a Garmin 496/396/296 or 196. Now anyone want to take
      bets they will never ever redesign the panel ribs on the RV-10 out of
      shear stubbornness?
      <http://www.vansaircraft.com/images/RV-12/inst_panel.jpg> 
      
      Did anyone else note the ergonomically canted panel as well. Directly
      perpendicular into the pilot's eyes for ease of scanning.  
      
      http://www.vansaircraft.com/images/RV-12/12crew_prepares.jpg
      <http://www.vansaircraft.com/images/RV-12/12crew_prepares.jpg>  
      
      John Cox
      
      #40600
      
      Do not Archive
      
      
      www.aeroelectric.com
      www.kitlog.com
      http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Rivethead - are they shipping any product?  Yes | 
      
      
      In my mind's eye, yes! 
      
      I suspected that these steps could be delayed indefinitely but wasn't 
      sure.  Figuring out what can be deferred without penalty is tricky 
      sometimes - For example, I now know that if you drill out a bad rivet in 
      the HS,  you need to replace it before riveting on rear spar :-)
      
      Actually, the folks at the Alexander Tech Center fixed the Van's version 
      with a weld.  Then I proceeded to do a sloppy job drilling holes in it.  
      So I decided to order the Rivethead version anyway, as if anyone except 
      me cares whether the four holes are lined up.
      
      Like I said earlier, I got a call and expect delivery by week's end anyway
      
      Bill W.
      do not archive
      
      Rick wrote:
      
      >
      >Are you close to flying? I suspect the only time to really "need" them would be
      final rigging of the elevator trim. I only trial fitted mine when I installed
      the HS and elevator which really could have a waited till final assembly...which
      is 6 months away and that was a year and a half ago. Silver brazing rods
      and a torch makes Van's versions work just fine in the "Really need tham catagory"
      ;)
      >
      >Rick S.
      >40185
      >
      >_-
      >
      
      
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| Subject:  | Quadrant vs. Vernier Cables | 
      
      I'm just catching up on some e-mails on the list but thought I would add 
      one more comment in relation to the quadrant. 
      
      One thing that I recently realized that I like is how quickly you can 
      look at it and determine settings. The quadrant is very visual.  It is 
      easy to scan during startup and landing to see if it is set up how you 
      would like it. 
      
      With Vernier's you really never know how far out the throttle is.  How 
      many times do you check to see if you are =BC" forward during priming 
      and startup with a Vernier system?   Plus it is really nice having the 
      throttle a totally different shape so in emergencies or a quick go 
      around it is easy to see and advance. 
      
      And I have no problem dialing in any egt setting I want.  I was sold on 
      Vernier's and really doubted my decision early on but have been very 
      happy with the quadrant. 
      
      
      Scott Schmidt
      
      sschmidt@ussynthetic.com
      
      ________________________________
      
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com 
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder 
      (Michael Sausen)
      Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 3:36 PM
      Subject: RE: RV10-List: Quadrant vs. Vernier Cables
      
      
      Sounds like a good use of duct tape here. Hehe.  Sorry, I'm getting 
      punchy.  Finally going to get my project up here from Texas next week.  
      Going through some serious building withdrawal.
      
      
      Michael
      
      do not archive
      
      
      ________________________________
      
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com 
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of linn Walters
      Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 3:03 PM
      Subject: Re: RV10-List: Quadrant vs. Vernier Cables
      
      Well, not entirely true.  Formation pilots with vernier throttles use a 
      clip to hold the button in ..... disabling the vernier function.
      Linn
      
      Lloyd, Daniel R. wrote:
      
      
      <LloydDR@wernerco.com> <mailto:LloydDR@wernerco.com> 
      
      More food for thought on this, if you ever plan on flying formation,
      Verniers are not allowed as they do not allow quick enough throttle
      changes, you will have to use regular push pulls or the quadrant. This
      was stated at the ground schools for the FFI.
      I personally plan on formation with the Ohio Valley Rvators, so make the
      best choice for the type of flying you plan on doing.
      Dan
      RV10E (N289DT) 
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim Olson
      Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 6:55 AM
      Subject: Re: RV10-List: Quadrant vs. Vernier Cables
      
      <mailto:Tim@MyRV10.com> 
      
      Hey Paul, basically what happened to me wasn't that the cables
      were in a different location (they probably can be the
      same from quadrant to vernier), but that I wanted to use
      eyeball passthroughs because the dual snap-bushing thing just
      didn't cut it for me.  My eyeballs are aluminum, which some
      would disagree with (they don't disagree with the aluminum rivets
      holding the firewall on though), but it's got to be better than
      snap bushings.  They allow you to start angling that cable
      so it comes out of the firewall at an angle that you wish for
      better routing, and aluminum allows you to drill the bore
      to your cable size for perfect fit.
      
      The situatio that happened is that I had already drilled the 3
      holes out for snap bushings.  To use eyeballs, I only wanted
      to use the 2 outer holes and then drill another below them
      in the middle.  (the holes would run together if I drilled
      all 3.   Well, as I unibit drilled the outer 2 holes, they
      ran into the drilled center hole, and that whole area
      got chewed up.  Had I not pre-drilled the holes, it would
      have been simple, but I made the mistake of first attempting
      snap bushings.
      
      So to fix it, I cut out the mangled metal, went to a metal
      shop where they gave me some stainless scrap, and bought
      a "patch" that I could drill properly, and then rivet and
      red RTV in place to make it all good again.  I got slightly
      thicker stainless as well.
      
      For what it's worth, I'm not saying you made a mistake not
      going with the quadrant.  If you like Verniers, you may like
      them here too if they don't work like 220RV.  But you can
      be reassured that the quadrant offers smoothness and precision...
      and yes, even on the mixture side to the .1 gph resolution
      Kelly.  If you haven't flown one (of this type specifically,
      it's worth a try.  They're nice.
      
      Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
      do not archive
      
      
      Paul Grimstad wrote:
      
      
      	Changes?
      	 
      	Wouldn't you know it, I just drilled out the SS oil cooler recess for 
      	cables. Then Scott brings up the quadrant and Tim tells us again how 
      	much he likes them. Feels like I made a mistake. In the spring of 05' 
      	I was planning to build a 9A until Randy Debauw showed up at the
      	    
      
      EAA105 
      
      
      	fly in. That changed my mind. Life is all about change, isn't it? Tim 
      	how did you cap off those cable holes? I remember you drilled them out
      	    
      
      
      	and then later found the quadrant runs in a different location? 
      	 
      	Bill DeRouchey, I am going to be in Santa Cruz for Thanksgiving. Will 
      	you be around home? I'd love to see the paint job.
      	 
      	Paul Grimstad
      	RV10 40450 with holes to fill
      	Portland, OR 97219
      	 
      	    ----- Original Message -----
      	    *From:* John W. Cox <mailto:johnwcox@pacificnw.com> 
      <mailto:johnwcox@pacificnw.com> 
      	    *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com <mailto:rv10-list@matronics.com> 
      <mailto:rv10-list@matronics.com> 
      	    *Sent:* Sunday, November 12, 2006 12:33 AM
      	    *Subject:* RV10-List: Quadrant vs. Vernier Cables
      	 
      	    A comment was made (I believe from Scott) which went unresponded
      	    to.  For those few who have not made their decision or are still
      	    open to input on the subject of choice.  It has been said that the
      	    Law of Primacy prevails in aviation.  That item first learned by
      	    instruction or experience is most often retained.  Example, most
      	    pilot who learn on High wing prefer High Wing.  Those who learn on
      	    Low wing prefer low wing.  Those who fly with Vernier cables, tend
      	    to choose cables for their RV-10.  Those who have flown High
      	    Performance aircraft (those over 200 hp) with throttle quadrants
      	    
      
      on
      
      
      	    turboprop or turbine or multi then tend to chose throttle
      	    
      
      quadrants.
      
      
      	    The choice of throttle quadrants allows the competent pilot to
      	    control Throttle-Prop-Mixture with multiple digits -
      	    Simultaneously.  Much like piano playing it is a learned skill.
      	    
      
      Add
      
      
      	    Multi-Engine into the mix and the more primitive cables are
      	    automatically replaced with a quadrant and the discussion is over.
      	 
      	    Just food for thought which no one commented on after the valuable
      	    observation.
      	 
      	    John Cox
      	 
      	    #40600
      	 
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| Subject:  | Re: Rivethead - are they shipping any product?  Yes | 
      
      
      Lol.....
      
      I hate loose ends as well. I don't think the holes line up with the Van's 415's
      with the Rivethead version which, by the way I need to order along with some
      new access panels due to the hole allignment issue. Anyone using the Van's versions
      save yourself some grief and wait to final rivet the 415's to the panel
      until after your final rigging. It's way easier to turn them when they are not
      attched to the panel, just cleco until they are properly adjusted.
      
      Rick S.
      40185
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Post Component Construction Priming | 
      
      
      Hi Mike,
      
      Do you have any sense of the coverage you'll get with the Boeshield,  
      or, more to the point, how much you'll use on the 10?
      
      Jeff Carpenter
      40304
      
      
      On Nov 15, 2006, at 6:28 AM, Mike Lauritsen - Work wrote:
      
      > <mike@cleavelandtool.com>
      >
      > We sell Boshield in small qty. for use on tools to keep them from
      > rusting.  We are a dealer and can have gallons or 5's drop shipped
      > from Boeshield and possibly save some money.  Email me if interested.
      > mike <at> cleavelandtool.com
      >
      > FYI this has been my corrosion plan all along.
      >
      > Mike
      > Cleaveland Aircraft Tool
      >
      >
      > On 11/14/06, Dave Leikam <DAVELEIKAM@wi.rr.com> wrote:
      >>
      >> Here are two options for you.  I am planning on one of these  
      >> products after
      >> completion and painting.
      >>
      >> http://boeshield.com/index.htm
      >>
      >> http://www.nocorrosion.com/corrosion-control.htm
      >>
      >> Dave Leikam
      >> 40496
      >> tailcone - (dimple, dimple, dimple...)
      >> N89DA
      >> Muskego, WI
      >>
      >
      >
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Post Component Construction Corrosion Protection | 
      
      Here is all the goody, short answer is 500 to 1000 sq. ft./gal.  and I don'
      t
      know how much for the -10
      
      
      1.* Corrosion Inhibition*
      Meets BSS7220 and FED-STD-791, Method 4001 (Max. 3 dots 1mm per 10 square
      inches after 100 hours salt spray). Meets ASTM G-34
      (Exfoliation Test).
      
      2.* Water Displacement*
      Meets MIL-C-16173D.  Paragraph 46.11.  No evidence of pitting, mottling,
      or staining.
      
      3. *Penetrability*
      Capillary height of rise 1.2" minimum in bore =F8=0.015" at room temperat
      ure.
      
      4. *Wet ability*
      30 dynes/cm.
      
      5. *Flow*
      Viscosity is 6 centistokes at 75=B11=B0F.
      
      6. *Adhesion at Low Temperatures
      *Flaking less than 1/32" at -40=B15K (MIL-O-16173D).
      
      7. *Removability*
      Aliphatic Naptha, Cleaning Solvent
      
      8. *Solids*
      38%
      
      9. *Flash Point*
      Approximately 156=B0F. (TCC.)
      
      10. *Coverage*
      500 to 1000 sq. ft. per gallon.
      
      
      On 11/15/06, Jeff Carpenter <jeff@westcottpress.com> wrote:
      >
      >
      > Hi Mike,
      >
      > Do you have any sense of the coverage you'll get with the Boeshield,
      > or, more to the point, how much you'll use on the 10?
      >
      > Jeff Carpenter
      > 40304
      >
      >
      > On Nov 15, 2006, at 6:28 AM, Mike Lauritsen - Work wrote:
      >
      > > <mike@cleavelandtool.com>
      > >
      > > We sell Boshield in small qty. for use on tools to keep them from
      > > rusting.  We are a dealer and can have gallons or 5's drop shipped
      > > from Boeshield and possibly save some money.  Email me if interested.
      > > mike <at> cleavelandtool.com
      > >
      > > FYI this has been my corrosion plan all along.
      > >
      > > Mike
      > > Cleaveland Aircraft Tool
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > > On 11/14/06, Dave Leikam <DAVELEIKAM@wi.rr.com> wrote:
      > >>
      > >> Here are two options for you.  I am planning on one of these
      > >> products after
      > >> completion and painting.
      > >>
      > >> http://boeshield.com/index.htm
      > >>
      > >> http://www.nocorrosion.com/corrosion-control.htm
      > >>
      > >> Dave Leikam
      > >> 40496
      > >> tailcone - (dimple, dimple, dimple...)
      > >> N89DA
      > >> Muskego, WI
      > >>
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      >
      >
      ===========
      ===========
      ===========
      >
      >
      
      
      -- 
      Mike Lauritsen
      Cleaveland Aircraft Tool
      515-432-6794
      www.cleavelandtool.com
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Post Component Construction Corrosion Protection | 
      
      Have you thought through the timing of the application... before/ 
      after exterior paint... and if there's an increased danger of fire  
      after it's been applied?
      
      It seems to me that pre-paint application could contaminate the  
      exterior and post paint application would be a lot more difficult...  
      assuming the plane is in a more "assembled" state.
      
      I'm guessing the flash point decreases after the solvents have  
      evaporated, but I picture a somewhat oily quality in its final  
      state... giving me some pause about the fire issue.
      
      Jeff Carpenter
      40304
      
      
      On Nov 15, 2006, at 9:27 AM, Mike Lauritsen - Work wrote:
      
      > Here is all the goody, short answer is 500 to 1000 sq. ft./gal.   
      > and I don't know how much for the -10
      >
      >
      > 1. Corrosion Inhibition
      > Meets BSS7220 and FED-STD-791, Method 4001 (Max. 3 dots 1mm per 10  
      > square inches after 100 hours salt spray). Meets ASTM G-34
      > (Exfoliation Test).
      >
      > 2. Water Displacement
      > Meets MIL-C-16173D.  Paragraph 46.11.  No evidence of pitting,  
      > mottling,
      > or staining.
      >
      > 3. Penetrability
      > Capillary height of rise 1.2" minimum in bore =F8= 0.015" at room  
      
      > temperature.
      >
      > 4. Wet ability
      > 30 dynes/cm.
      >
      > 5. Flow
      > Viscosity is 6 centistokes at 75=B11=B0F.
      >
      > 6. Adhesion at Low Temperatures
      > Flaking less than 1/32" at -40=B15K (MIL-O-16173D).
      >
      > 7. Removability
      > Aliphatic Naptha, Cleaning Solvent
      >
      > 8. Solids
      > 38%
      >
      > 9. Flash Point
      > Approximately 156=B0F. (TCC.)
      >
      > 10. Coverage
      > 500 to 1000 sq. ft. per gallon.
      >
      >
      > On 11/15/06, Jeff Carpenter <jeff@westcottpress.com> wrote:
      > <jeff@westcottpress.com >
      >
      > Hi Mike,
      >
      > Do you have any sense of the coverage you'll get with the Boeshield,
      > or, more to the point, how much you'll use on the 10?
      >
      > Jeff Carpenter
      > 40304
      >
      >
      > On Nov 15, 2006, at 6:28 AM, Mike Lauritsen - Work wrote:
      >
      > > <mike@cleavelandtool.com>
      > >
      > > We sell Boshield in small qty. for use on tools to keep them from
      > > rusting.  We are a dealer and can have gallons or 5's drop shipped
      > > from Boeshield and possibly save some money.  Email me if  
      > interested.
      > > mike <at> cleavelandtool.com
      > >
      > > FYI this has been my corrosion plan all along.
      > >
      > > Mike
      > > Cleaveland Aircraft Tool
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > > On 11/14/06, Dave Leikam < DAVELEIKAM@wi.rr.com> wrote:
      > <DAVELEIKAM@WI.RR.COM>
      > >>
      > >> Here are two options for you.  I am planning on one of these
      > >> products after
      > >> completion and painting.
      > >>
      > >> http://boeshield.com/index.htm
      > >>
      > >> http://www.nocorrosion.com/corrosion-control.htm
      > >>
      > >> Dave Leikam
      > >> 40496
      > >> tailcone - (dimple, dimple, dimple...)
      > >> N89DA
      > >> Muskego, WI
      > >>
      > >
      > ========================
       tric bsp;    * The Builder's Bookstore >  
      > sp;                        -Ma==============
      ========= ef="http:// 
      > www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http:// 
      > www.matronics.co===================
      =
      >
      >
      > -- 
      > Mike Lauritsen
      > Cleaveland Aircraft Tool
      > 515-432-6794
      > www.cleavelandtool.com
      >
      >
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Post Component Construction Corrosion Protection | 
      
      
      These are all very valid points.
      
      Perhaps add one more to the list...smell!
      
      Some of this stuff may leave a smell which depending on where it is applied 
      could migrate into the cockpit...when one get sea sick it usually is not 
      just the rolling ocean, but the diesel exhaust also.
      
      Wouldn't that suck after putting in 1600 hours of building.
      
      Something to think about.
      
      John G.
      
      
      >From: Jeff Carpenter <jeff@westcottpress.com>
      >To: rv10-list@matronics.com
      >Subject: Re: RV10-List: Post Component Construction Corrosion Protection
      >Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:21:07 -0800
      >
      >Have you thought through the timing of the application... before/ after 
      >exterior paint... and if there's an increased danger of fire  after it's 
      >been applied?
      >
      >It seems to me that pre-paint application could contaminate the  exterior 
      >and post paint application would be a lot more difficult...  assuming the 
      >plane is in a more "assembled" state.
      >
      >I'm guessing the flash point decreases after the solvents have  evaporated, 
      >but I picture a somewhat oily quality in its final  state... giving me some 
      >pause about the fire issue.
      >
      >Jeff Carpenter
      >40304
      >
      >
      >On Nov 15, 2006, at 9:27 AM, Mike Lauritsen - Work wrote:
      >
      >>Here is all the goody, short answer is 500 to 1000 sq. ft./gal.   and I 
      >>don't know how much for the -10
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>1. Corrosion Inhibition
      >>Meets BSS7220 and FED-STD-791, Method 4001 (Max. 3 dots 1mm per 10  square 
      >>inches after 100 hours salt spray). Meets ASTM G-34
      >>(Exfoliation Test).
      >>
      >>2. Water Displacement
      >>Meets MIL-C-16173D.  Paragraph 46.11.  No evidence of pitting,  mottling,
      >>or staining.
      >>
      >>3. Penetrability
      >>Capillary height of rise 1.2" minimum in bore = 0.015" at room  
      >>temperature.
      >>
      >>4. Wet ability
      >>30 dynes/cm.
      >>
      >>5. Flow
      >>Viscosity is 6 centistokes at 751F.
      >>
      >>6. Adhesion at Low Temperatures
      >>Flaking less than 1/32" at -405K (MIL-O-16173D).
      >>
      >>7. Removability
      >>Aliphatic Naptha, Cleaning Solvent
      >>
      >>8. Solids
      >>38%
      >>
      >>9. Flash Point
      >>Approximately 156F. (TCC.)
      >>
      >>10. Coverage
      >>500 to 1000 sq. ft. per gallon.
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>On 11/15/06, Jeff Carpenter <jeff@westcottpress.com> wrote:
      >>
      >>Hi Mike,
      >>
      >>Do you have any sense of the coverage you'll get with the Boeshield,
      >>or, more to the point, how much you'll use on the 10?
      >>
      >>Jeff Carpenter
      >>40304
      >>
      >>
      >>On Nov 15, 2006, at 6:28 AM, Mike Lauritsen - Work wrote:
      >>
      >> > <mike@cleavelandtool.com>
      >> >
      >> > We sell Boshield in small qty. for use on tools to keep them from
      >> > rusting.  We are a dealer and can have gallons or 5's drop shipped
      >> > from Boeshield and possibly save some money.  Email me if  interested.
      >> > mike <at> cleavelandtool.com
      >> >
      >> > FYI this has been my corrosion plan all along.
      >> >
      >> > Mike
      >> > Cleaveland Aircraft Tool
      >> >
      >> >
      >> >
      >> >
      >> > On 11/14/06, Dave Leikam < DAVELEIKAM@wi.rr.com> wrote:
      >> >>
      >> >> Here are two options for you.  I am planning on one of these
      >> >> products after
      >> >> completion and painting.
      >> >>
      >> >> http://boeshield.com/index.htm
      >> >>
      >> >> http://www.nocorrosion.com/corrosion-control.htm
      >> >>
      >> >> Dave Leikam
      >> >> 40496
      >> >> tailcone - (dimple, dimple, dimple...)
      >> >> N89DA
      >> >> Muskego, WI
      >> >>
      >> >
      >>======================== tric bsp;    * The Builder's Bookstore >  sp;     
      >>                    -Ma======================= ef="http:// 
      >>www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http:// 
      >>www.matronics.co====================
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>--
      >>Mike Lauritsen
      >>Cleaveland Aircraft Tool
      >>515-432-6794
      >>www.cleavelandtool.com
      >>
      >>
      >
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Post Component Construction Corrosion Protection | 
      
      I thought I had mentioned that, but perhaps that was not on the list.
      
      I am planning on using it during the annual after the paint is applied.  I
      don't want it to contaminate the paint and it likely will.  It is difficult
      to remove after application (think candle wax).  I want to make certain the
      paint is good and cured before application.  Our RV-4 still is shiny inside
      after 18 years so I am not too worried about it one way or another.  Once
      the mineral spirits flashes off I don't think there would be any risk of
      fire, but then again, think candle wax... I will check into this.  It is no
      t
      an oily residue more of just a buildup.
      
      Mike
      
      
      On 11/15/06, Jeff Carpenter <jeff@westcottpress.com> wrote:
      >
      > Have you thought through the timing of the application... before/after
      > exterior paint... and if there's an increased danger of fire after it's b
      een
      > applied?
      >
      > It seems to me that pre-paint application could contaminate the exterior
      > and post paint application would be a lot more difficult... assuming the
      > plane is in a more "assembled" state.
      >
      >
      > I'm guessing the flash point decreases after the solvents have evaporated
      ,
      > but I picture a somewhat oily quality in its final state... giving me som
      e
      > pause about the fire issue.
      >
      >
      > Jeff Carpenter
      > 40304
      >
      >
      >  On Nov 15, 2006, at 9:27 AM, Mike Lauritsen - Work wrote:
      >
      >  Here is all the goody, short answer is 500 to 1000 sq. ft./gal.  and I
      > don't know how much for the -10
      >
      >
      > 1.* Corrosion Inhibition*
      > Meets BSS7220 and FED-STD-791, Method 4001 (Max. 3 dots 1mm per 10 square
      > inches after 100 hours salt spray). Meets ASTM G-34
      > (Exfoliation Test).
      >
      > 2.* Water Displacement*
      > Meets MIL-C-16173D.  Paragraph 46.11.  No evidence of pitting, mottling,
      > or staining.
      >
      > 3. *Penetrability*
      > Capillary height of rise 1.2" minimum in bore =F8= 0.015" at room
      > temperature.
      >
      > 4. *Wet ability*
      > 30 dynes/cm.
      >
      > 5. *Flow*
      > Viscosity is 6 centistokes at 75=B11=B0F.
      >
      > 6. *Adhesion at Low Temperatures
      > *Flaking less than 1/32" at -40=B15K (MIL-O-16173D).
      >
      > 7. *Removability*
      > Aliphatic Naptha, Cleaning Solvent
      >
      > 8. *Solids*
      > 38%
      >
      > 9. *Flash Point*
      > Approximately 156=B0F. (TCC.)
      >
      > 10. *Coverage*
      > 500 to 1000 sq. ft. per gallon.
      >
      >
      >  On 11/15/06, Jeff Carpenter <jeff@westcottpress.com> wrote:
      >
      > > >
      > >
      > > Hi Mike,
      > >
      > > Do you have any sense of the coverage you'll get with the Boeshield,
      > > or, more to the point, how much you'll use on the 10?
      > >
      > > Jeff Carpenter
      > > 40304
      > >
      > >
      > > On Nov 15, 2006, at 6:28 AM, Mike Lauritsen - Work wrote:
      > >
      > > > <mike@cleavelandtool.com>
      > > >
      > > > We sell Boshield in small qty. for use on tools to keep them from
      > > > rusting.  We are a dealer and can have gallons or 5's drop shipped
      > > > from Boeshield and possibly save some money.  Email me if interested.
      > > > mike <at> cleavelandtool.com
      > > >
      > > > FYI this has been my corrosion plan all along.
      > > >
      > > > Mike
      > > > Cleaveland Aircraft Tool
      > > >
      > > >
      > > >
      > > >
      > > > On 11/14/06, Dave Leikam < DAVELEIKAM@wi.rr.com> wrote:
      >
      > > >>
      > > >> Here are two options for you.  I am planning on one of these
      > > >> products after
      > > >> completion and painting.
      > > >>
      > > >> http://boeshield.com/index.htm
      > > >>
      > > >> http://www.nocorrosion.com/corrosion-control.htm
      > > >>
      > > >> Dave Leikam
      > > >> 40496
      > > >> tailcone - (dimple, dimple, dimple...)
      > > >> N89DA
      > > >> Muskego, WI
      > > >>
      > > >
      > > =======================
      = tric bsp;    * The Builder's Bookstore > sp;                        -Ma
      ======================
      > > ef="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronic
      s.co====================
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > > <http://www.matronics.com/contribution>
      >
      > <http://www.matronics.com/contribution>
      >
      >
      > --
      > Mike Lauritsen
      > Cleaveland Aircraft Tool
      > 515-432-6794
      > <http://www.matronics.com/contribution>www.cleavelandtool.com
      >
      > *
      > href="http://www.aeroelectric.com">www.aeroelectric.com
      > href="http://www.buildersbooks.com">www.buildersbooks.com
      > href="http://www.kitlog.com">www.kitlog.com
      > href="http://www.homebuilthelp.com">www.homebuilthelp.com
      > href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c
      ontribution
      > href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronic
      s.com/Navigator?RV10-List
      > *
      >
      >
      > *
      >
      ===========
      ===========
      ===========
      > *
      >
      >
      
      
      -- 
      Mike Lauritsen
      Cleaveland Aircraft Tool
      515-432-6794
      www.cleavelandtool.com
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Rivethead - are they shipping any product?  Yes | 
      
      
      Sounds like good advice for the Rivethead parts too..  That is, just 
      leave the 415 off until mounting the feathers on the tailcone..  Leave 
      the access panel undrilled and cleco'd in place until then too.
      
      BTW, UPS just delivered the Rivethead parts.  They look good.  Should 
      save some time.
      
      Bill - plunging ahead with the tailcone and prepping to prime the 
      elevators and trim tab parts.
      do not archive
      
      >
      >I hate loose ends as well. I don't think the holes line up with the Van's 415's
      with the Rivethead version which, by the way I need to order along with some
      new access panels due to the hole allignment issue. Anyone using the Van's versions
      save yourself some grief and wait to final rivet the 415's to the panel
      until after your final rigging. It's way easier to turn them when they are not
      attched to the panel, just cleco until they are properly adjusted.
      >
      >Rick S.
      >40185
      >  
      >
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Rivethead - are they shipping any product? Yes | 
      
      
      I'm just kinda wondering. If you don't reside in coastal state, and
      perhaps only have 20-30 years left that getting a medical is probable,
      and none of the top 4 GA plane brands/models did any priming, and very
      few have suffered significant corrosion over 30-50 year lives, is it
      going to really be cost/time effective to bother with priming at all?
      
      On 11/15/06, Maule Driver <MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> wrote:
      >
      > Sounds like good advice for the Rivethead parts too..  That is, just
      > leave the 415 off until mounting the feathers on the tailcone..  Leave
      > the access panel undrilled and cleco'd in place until then too.
      >
      > BTW, UPS just delivered the Rivethead parts.  They look good.  Should
      > save some time.
      >
      > Bill - plunging ahead with the tailcone and prepping to prime the
      > elevators and trim tab parts.
      > do not archive
      >
      > >
      > >I hate loose ends as well. I don't think the holes line up with the Van's 415's
      with the Rivethead version which, by the way I need to order along with some
      new access panels due to the hole allignment issue. Anyone using the Van's
      versions save yourself some grief and wait to final rivet the 415's to the panel
      until after your final rigging. It's way easier to turn them when they are
      not attched to the panel, just cleco until they are properly adjusted.
      > >
      > >Rick S.
      > >40185
      > >
      > >
      >
      >
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Post Component Construction Priming | 
      
      I am using a Sherwin Williams rattle can one step.  I can't remember the
      numbers, but it's something like Primer no. 348.  If  you're really
      interested, I'll go back and get specifics for you. 
      
      
      Christopher Stanley
      
      80% on empenage
      
      
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| Subject:  | Rivethead - are they shipping any product? Yes | 
      
      
      Oh no, not that can of worms again!  I am sure that is fairly well covered
      in the archives.  I think the ultimate catch-all answer to that is "to each
      his own."
      
      Do not archive.
      
      Jesse Saint
      I-TEC, Inc.
      jesse@itecusa.org
      www.itecusa.org
      W: 352-465-4545
      C: 352-427-0285
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen
      Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 5:06 PM
      Subject: Re: RV10-List: Rivethead - are they shipping any product? Yes
      
      
      I'm just kinda wondering. If you don't reside in coastal state, and
      perhaps only have 20-30 years left that getting a medical is probable,
      and none of the top 4 GA plane brands/models did any priming, and very
      few have suffered significant corrosion over 30-50 year lives, is it
      going to really be cost/time effective to bother with priming at all?
      
      On 11/15/06, Maule Driver <MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> wrote:
      >
      > Sounds like good advice for the Rivethead parts too..  That is, just
      > leave the 415 off until mounting the feathers on the tailcone..  Leave
      > the access panel undrilled and cleco'd in place until then too.
      >
      > BTW, UPS just delivered the Rivethead parts.  They look good.  Should
      > save some time.
      >
      > Bill - plunging ahead with the tailcone and prepping to prime the
      > elevators and trim tab parts.
      > do not archive
      >
      > >
      > >I hate loose ends as well. I don't think the holes line up with the Van's
      415's with the Rivethead version which, by the way I need to order along
      with some new access panels due to the hole allignment issue. Anyone using
      the Van's versions save yourself some grief and wait to final rivet the
      415's to the panel until after your final rigging. It's way easier to turn
      them when they are not attched to the panel, just cleco until they are
      properly adjusted.
      > >
      > >Rick S.
      > >40185
      > >
      > >
      >
      >
      
      
      -- 
      
      
      -- 
      No virus found in this outgoing message.
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Kits/Family - A Review | 
      
      
      Just build!!!  Less talk !!! Just build!!! You can do it!!!
      
      Please take no offence but you could have built half the tail while ...well 
      im not sure realy what you were actualy on about!!.
      
      Please take no offece and as I say to my builders Just build ....no time and 
      space....I built my whole tail and cone on the  dining room table and 
      bedtroom while also building a house for us to move into.
      
      No Money get a part time job ( cant build a 10 on fireman wages)!
      
      Its easy just do it.............Build.......... An hour a day and you will 
      finish.
      
      Again take no offence
      
      Kind regards   Chris    388
      
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: <mgeans@provide.net>
      Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:01 PM
      Subject: RV10-List: Kits/Family - A Review
      
      
      > All,
      >
      > For those that may be interested and some who may be
      > lurking, attached is some observations/converastions that
      > my wife and I had based on all of the replies we recieved
      > from the Kits and Family thread.
      >
      > It is a bit long, ~3 pages in Word, but an interesting read
      > for those wanting to add thier 2 cents (we describe our
      > buidling status scenerio in more detail and invite
      > suggestions) and those considering building to have some
      > helpful insight.
      >
      > On another note:
      > I fished for a reply with a one liner on the original post
      > with no specific replies and will try once more.  It may
      > have gotten scanned over.
      > I have an opportunity to switch careers in which my
      > employer will be overseas.  If anyone has any expirience or
      > knows someone who does, in such matters and what to be wary
      > of or be sure you include in your "package" as an employee
      > I would like to share more info about the scenerio for your
      > feedback.  It is a life altering opportunity and I am
      > checking all sorts of leads where I could make myself
      > knowledgeable before my visit with them.
      >
      > For those who are considering a build, or know of someone
      > who is, I will be downloading all the replies that we
      > recieved from this original post into a Word document to
      > consolidate all the advice for our and anyone's future use.
      > Contact me directly if you would be interested in getting
      > this document.
      >
      > Thanks to all for your help.
      >
      > Matt Geans
      > Builder Wanna-be
      > 
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Post Component Construction Priming | 
      
      
      Chris Stanley wrote:
      >
      > I am using a Sherwin Williams rattle can one step. I cant remember
      > the numbers, but its something like Primer no. 348. If youre really
      > interested, Ill go back and get specifics for you.
      >
      
      Sherwin Williams 988:
      
      <http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/products/show_product.cfm?product=7565>
      
      -Dj
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: 0-540 E vs C | 
      
      
      Bob, Thanks.  It always helps to have a confirmation.  
      
      I bought a -F4B5 from an R44 and had it overhauled to a D4A5.  The research
      I had done led me to believe that the two engines were identical, just
      certificated at different rating depending on the airplane installation.
      The overhauler told me the same thing, and then even wrote ... reconfigured
      to -C4B5 in the engine logbook.  It's when I asked him about the C4B5
      write-up that he told me about the same engine/different rating issue.
      
      So yes, even though my logbook says that it was reconfigured to a -C4B5, I
      plan on operating it as high as 2700 RPM for the 260 HP.  
      
      So here's a follow up question for the A&P types: even though I know that I
      "can" operate it however I want to since it's an experimental installation,
      since I'd like to keep decent records on the engine should I make a write-up
      of my intentions to operate the engine as a D4A5?
      
      Rob Wright
      #392
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bcondrey
      Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:35 PM
      Subject: RV10-List: Re: 0-540 E vs C
      
      
      Turns out the power section identifier was for the first version of the
      engine in that series.  Pick a couple engines from the info on Tim's web
      page and look at the lineage - you'll find that they essentially start with
      the same thing and are simply configuration differences.  Funny thing is
      that occasionally you wind up with something like the IO-540-C4B5 and
      IO-540-D4A5 (different power section code) but are absolutely identical
      engines physically but rated differently.  The C4B5 is rated 250@2575 and
      the D4A5 is 260@2700.    You'll also see that the IO-540-D4A5 is the same as
      the O-540-E4A5 but with fuel injection instead of a carb.
      
      Bob
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=74667#74667
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Rivethead - are they shipping any product? Yes | 
      
      
      I guess everyone has to figure out what they want to do. 
      First you read the 'Primer War' chronicles in the various archives. 
      Then you do a critical self examination - just what kind of person am I?
      Then you waffle around for awhile and hope to make a decision.
      
      Here's where I am:
      My HS and VS were built and primed in Griffin GA with 2 part epoxy in
      zinc chromate green.  Very nice, very compelling
      
      Vans uses Sherwin Williams Industrial Wash Primer - P60-?  Easy to use,
      light weight, less than 'mil-spec'
      
      Then there are those 30 year airplanes, hmmmm
      
      I've located some Sherwin Williams P60 and that's what I intend to 
      continue with
      until I'm convinced otherwise.
      
      Bill Watson - a good person with too few years left in my Class A
      
      Kelly McMullen wrote:
      >
      > I'm just kinda wondering. If you don't reside in coastal state, and
      > perhaps only have 20-30 years left that getting a medical is probable,
      > and none of the top 4 GA plane brands/models did any priming, and very
      > few have suffered significant corrosion over 30-50 year lives, is it
      > going to really be cost/time effective to bother with priming at all?
      >
      > On 11/15/06, Maule Driver <MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> wrote:
      >> Bill - plunging ahead with the tailcone and prepping to prime the
      >> elevators and trim tab parts.
      >> do not archive
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: 0-540 E vs C | 
      
      
      Do you really think the added 10HP at sea level will do anything except
      increase your fuel burn?  I know a guy who, in essence, derated the D4A5 to
      a C4B5 so he didn't have to worry about backing off on the prop when
      climbing.  He set his governor for a max of about 1550rpm and doesn't feel
      any need for more power, no matter how heavy he is loaded.
      
      Do not archive.
      
      Jesse Saint
      I-TEC, Inc.
      jesse@itecusa.org
      www.itecusa.org
      W: 352-465-4545
      C: 352-427-0285
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rob Wright
      Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:43 PM
      Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: 0-540 E vs C
      
      
      Bob, Thanks.  It always helps to have a confirmation.  
      
      I bought a -F4B5 from an R44 and had it overhauled to a D4A5.  The research
      I had done led me to believe that the two engines were identical, just
      certificated at different rating depending on the airplane installation.
      The overhauler told me the same thing, and then even wrote ... reconfigured
      to -C4B5 in the engine logbook.  It's when I asked him about the C4B5
      write-up that he told me about the same engine/different rating issue.
      
      So yes, even though my logbook says that it was reconfigured to a -C4B5, I
      plan on operating it as high as 2700 RPM for the 260 HP.  
      
      So here's a follow up question for the A&P types: even though I know that I
      "can" operate it however I want to since it's an experimental installation,
      since I'd like to keep decent records on the engine should I make a write-up
      of my intentions to operate the engine as a D4A5?
      
      Rob Wright
      #392
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bcondrey
      Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:35 PM
      Subject: RV10-List: Re: 0-540 E vs C
      
      
      Turns out the power section identifier was for the first version of the
      engine in that series.  Pick a couple engines from the info on Tim's web
      page and look at the lineage - you'll find that they essentially start with
      the same thing and are simply configuration differences.  Funny thing is
      that occasionally you wind up with something like the IO-540-C4B5 and
      IO-540-D4A5 (different power section code) but are absolutely identical
      engines physically but rated differently.  The C4B5 is rated 250@2575 and
      the D4A5 is 260@2700.    You'll also see that the IO-540-D4A5 is the same as
      the O-540-E4A5 but with fuel injection instead of a carb.
      
      Bob
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=74667#74667
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: 0-540 E vs C | 
      
      
      Boy the list could have a field day with this guy's personal choices, even
      if they may be yours!
      
      I'm not worried about fuel burn since the time at 260HP would be so short.
      However, an airfield that strains a 250HP's short field capabilities _may_
      allow a safe margin in a 260 HP.  Too many other factors could change this
      simple analogy, so it still boils down to personal choices.
      
      Rob Wright
      #392
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jesse Saint
      Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 5:59 PM
      Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: 0-540 E vs C
      
      
      Do you really think the added 10HP at sea level will do anything except
      increase your fuel burn?  I know a guy who, in essence, derated the D4A5 to
      a C4B5 so he didn't have to worry about backing off on the prop when
      climbing.  He set his governor for a max of about 1550rpm and doesn't feel
      any need for more power, no matter how heavy he is loaded.
      
      Do not archive.
      
      Jesse Saint
      I-TEC, Inc.
      jesse@itecusa.org
      www.itecusa.org
      W: 352-465-4545
      C: 352-427-0285
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rob Wright
      Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:43 PM
      Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: 0-540 E vs C
      
      
      Bob, Thanks.  It always helps to have a confirmation.  
      
      I bought a -F4B5 from an R44 and had it overhauled to a D4A5.  The research
      I had done led me to believe that the two engines were identical, just
      certificated at different rating depending on the airplane installation.
      The overhauler told me the same thing, and then even wrote ... reconfigured
      to -C4B5 in the engine logbook.  It's when I asked him about the C4B5
      write-up that he told me about the same engine/different rating issue.
      
      So yes, even though my logbook says that it was reconfigured to a -C4B5, I
      plan on operating it as high as 2700 RPM for the 260 HP.  
      
      So here's a follow up question for the A&P types: even though I know that I
      "can" operate it however I want to since it's an experimental installation,
      since I'd like to keep decent records on the engine should I make a write-up
      of my intentions to operate the engine as a D4A5?
      
      Rob Wright
      #392
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bcondrey
      Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:35 PM
      Subject: RV10-List: Re: 0-540 E vs C
      
      
      Turns out the power section identifier was for the first version of the
      engine in that series.  Pick a couple engines from the info on Tim's web
      page and look at the lineage - you'll find that they essentially start with
      the same thing and are simply configuration differences.  Funny thing is
      that occasionally you wind up with something like the IO-540-C4B5 and
      IO-540-D4A5 (different power section code) but are absolutely identical
      engines physically but rated differently.  The C4B5 is rated 250@2575 and
      the D4A5 is 260@2700.    You'll also see that the IO-540-D4A5 is the same as
      the O-540-E4A5 but with fuel injection instead of a carb.
      
      Bob
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=74667#74667
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: 0-540 E vs C | 
      
      
      Rob Wright wrote:
      
      >
      >Bob, Thanks.  It always helps to have a confirmation.  
      >
      >I bought a -F4B5 from an R44 and had it overhauled to a D4A5.  The research
      >I had done led me to believe that the two engines were identical, just
      >certificated at different rating depending on the airplane installation.
      >The overhauler told me the same thing, and then even wrote ... reconfigured
      >to -C4B5 in the engine logbook.  It's when I asked him about the C4B5
      >write-up that he told me about the same engine/different rating issue.
      >
      >So yes, even though my logbook says that it was reconfigured to a -C4B5, I
      >plan on operating it as high as 2700 RPM for the 260 HP.  
      >
      >So here's a follow up question for the A&P types: even though I know that I
      >"can" operate it however I want to since it's an experimental installation,
      >since I'd like to keep decent records on the engine should I make a write-up
      >of my intentions to operate the engine as a D4A5?
      >
      >Rob Wright
      >#392
      >
      Rob, I'm no A&P, so you might take this with a grain of salt (whatever 
      THAT means :-D )!
      It really doesn't matter how you run your engine ..... it won't change 
      anything.  Putting that info in your logs would just confuse a buyer 
      down the road, since he probably wouldn't know what the differences are.
      
      Having said that, I'll point out that the 'redline' an engine is saddled 
      with is a number chosen to get the engine through it's rather rigorous 
      certification stage.  The same is true of the leaning scenario.  And 
      too, for the mogas issue!  I've said here before .... I run the dickens 
      out of my O-360 on 92 octane mogas and it's nothing to see 3300 to 3400 
      on the tach when I'm wringing out the Pitts.  No bad things have 
      happened so far in the 25 years I've been abusing it ..... because of 
      the high RPMs.  So, just go out and fly the way you want to.  The 
      operating limitations on your engine are rather conservative .... and 
      are that way so the manufacturer can get it certified.
      Just MHO, and your mileage may differ.
      Linn
      do not archive
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Kits/Family - A Review | 
      
      
      Matt, (and any other interested)
      
      Ok, ya'll are gonna have to hold back from being too romantic
      about this post....it was actually written by my wife in regards
      to her thoughts about the Family experience of building an RV-10.
      After reading it, I thought I better just make it a web page, because
      it may be appreciated by other people down the road.  Here's the
      link to it:
      http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/why/wifesperspective.html
      
      ---------
      Also, Matt, I read your word doc, and it looks like you're going about
      things the very right way....really thinking it through and including
      your wife in the thought process.  I commend you for that!
      
      My couple of quick comments on the write up you did:
      * I totally understand your concern on 5000 hour airframes...but that 
      said, a good inspection on some of the common models of planes can
      turn up most problems.  Certified planes aren't falling out of the sky
      at an alarming rate, so I wouldn't worry too much about it if you get
      a good pre-buy inspection of a certified bird.  I'd actually be more
      fearful buying a pre-built kit, because you're buying someone elses
      possibly poor building decisions.
      
      Regarding wife's help....I would be willing to bet that in your
      case, with very young kids, you'll be lucky to get even a couple
      or few dozen good hours of help.  That's not saying ANYTHING bad
      about your wife, but she's gonna be a busy lady for a long time.
      Just be happy she'll take a majority of the misc. work.  My wife's
      write-up (above) reminded me that she really took care of most of
      the meals, the household duties, the lawn mowing, and lots more,
      while I built.  We also didn't go places, and I didn't fix cars
      as quickly and generally let the house, vehicles, and yard
      deteriorate a bit in order to get to completion...trying to shorten
      the pain, even though it might be more intense.  So don't bother
      trying to talk her into help.  Just hope you can talk her into
      letting you NOT help around the house much.
      
      You asked how my kids stayed involved.  Here's my dirty secret.
      I'm a sociable guy.  For me, building was a very lonely experience.
      A couple thousand hours of being alone working on a plane could be
      a dream for some, and misery for others.  For me it was a
      miserably fun time. ;)  I loved the progress, got depressed by
      the lack of it at times, and generally just wished the family
      would please come out and see me once in a while.   The kids?
      They loved to come out for a minute or two and play with things,
      which usually resulted in me getting upset.  "Put down that primer,
      and get some gloves on!", and "QUIT HAMMERING ON THAT WING, I want
      it to stay nice!"...that kind of thing.  It was great to have them
      there, but the BEST was when they were just THERE, and watched
      TV while I worked.  Other times, it just slowed me down.
      Now, don't anyone ever tell that I said that.  My kids were just
      coming up on 5 and 7 at the time of completion.  So they were
      just almost 3 and 5 when I started.  I could not have started
      it even a few months earlier and had such success, because I
      really had to wait until they grew big enough to deal with better.
      
      Regarding the LSA step, I really think that's taking the hard and
      long road.  Buying a certified plane is nice in that you buy it,
      put your time in, and then sell it for a similar cost of your
      entry cost.  My Sundowner cost $45K, and we sold it for $48K or
      so.  I got a few hundred hours out of it, and sold it for enough
      that we pocketed the engine reserve!  You may not make out as
      well buying some brands of kits, and then you have to suffer
      through the build process.  While you have tiny kids, just get
      a good flying plane and have some experiences to break them in...skip
      the building until it fits your family's life well.  We started
      flying both our kids at 5 weeks old.  They've never been afraid
      of flying.
      
      About the BRS....if you're seriously interested in that, and
      the stuff you said about old planes, you actually may find a
      better temporary fit buy partnering with someone in a new
      or new/used Cirrus.  You could get a 1/2 share for less than
      an RV-10 of similar equipment pretty easily I'd think.  Heck,
      people forget about one important thing.....in many cases, in
      fact most cases, if you're not flying at least 100 hours per year
      you're actually better off renting. Blasphemy, I know, but if you
      have a rental Cirrus in your area, that could be a great way to
      spend the next 3 years while you buy yourself some time adjusting
      your family's life.
      
      Reading the end of your word .doc, I see you realize the most important
      fact....flying, that's the important thing.  You don't have to give
      up flying.  You don't have to give up building either.  But, I was
      35 when I started my kit.  I'm 37 now (almost 38).   We're both
      plenty young, and have time left if we're lucky.  My kids were
      just turning 5 and 7 when we finished, to repeat myself.  They had
      some trips to Florida in the Sundowner that WE will remember forever,
      but THEY will probably only have the fuzziest recollection of.  But
      at 5 and 7, they're a lot more able to appreciate things.  I would
      not be in a hurry to build for at least 2 or 3 more years.  Get the
      whole gang out of diapers, and position everyone for the task. Also,
      the oft-overlooked thing is that if you start stuffing away cash
      right NOW, you'll pile up some good interest on it.  I don't have
      much in the bank these days....it took everything I had.  But,
      I remember the day my bank account, (yes, in low-interest but
      very liquid state), passed through $100,000.  That was a great day,
      and the interest at even the low rate was piling up well.  It
      was comforting.  I actually HOPED I wouldn't finish the plane
      too soon, because the goal was to pay cash for everything, and
      end up broke but flying.  If I hit too early, I'd have to take
      out a loan.....something I'm not one to agree with when buying
      toys.  It worked out so close that I probably only had a few
      hundred bucks to my name on the day I flew.  A pretty
      precarious position to be in for a family....for sure, but now
      we're on our slow way to recovery. (It gets even harder to
      save AFTER you're flying)
      
      None of this is meant to turn you off.  I really think you've
      got admirable motivation.  It is definitely nice to see you
      worrying about it a little.  As long as it is a dream of both
      you and your supportive wife, it will happen, eventually.  It'll
      be pretty cool if in the end the RV-10 fits your mission and
      family, and you have the cash in hand so you don't have to flinch
      the day you drop over $45K on your kit, and another $35K on your
      engine....and then get on the phone to the avionics store. ;)
      
      Good luck, and if you ever want a phone call, just track me
      down and we can talk by phone.  Would be cool to get the
      families together if you're ever in the area.
      
      Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
      do not archive
      
      
      mgeans@provide.net wrote:
      > All,
      > 
      > For those that may be interested and some who may be
      > lurking, attached is some observations/converastions that
      > my wife and I had based on all of the replies we recieved
      > from the Kits and Family thread.  
      > 
      > It is a bit long, ~3 pages in Word, but an interesting read
      > for those wanting to add thier 2 cents (we describe our
      > buidling status scenerio in more detail and invite
      > suggestions) and those considering building to have some
      > helpful insight.  
      > 
      > On another note:
      > I fished for a reply with a one liner on the original post
      > with no specific replies and will try once more.  It may
      > have gotten scanned over.  
      > I have an opportunity to switch careers in which my
      > employer will be overseas.  If anyone has any expirience or
      > knows someone who does, in such matters and what to be wary
      > of or be sure you include in your "package" as an employee
      > I would like to share more info about the scenerio for your
      > feedback.  It is a life altering opportunity and I am
      > checking all sorts of leads where I could make myself
      > knowledgeable before my visit with them. 
      > 
      > For those who are considering a build, or know of someone
      > who is, I will be downloading all the replies that we
      > recieved from this original post into a Word document to
      > consolidate all the advice for our and anyone's future use.
      >  Contact me directly if you would be interested in getting
      > this document. 
      > 
      > Thanks to all for your help.
      > 
      > Matt Geans
      > Builder Wanna-be  
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Kits/Family - A Review | 
      
      Great write up by both of you, as always.  (I think I would have teared 
      up also Tim) 
      
      John Cram
      40569 Emp
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Tim Olson<mailto:Tim@MyRV10.com> 
        To: rv10-list@matronics.com<mailto:rv10-list@matronics.com> 
        Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:26 PM
        Subject: Re: RV10-List: Kits/Family - A Review
      
      
      <Tim@MyRV10.com<mailto:Tim@MyRV10.com>>
      
        Matt, (and any other interested)
      
        Ok, ya'll are gonna have to hold back from being too romantic
        about this post....it was actually written by my wife in regards
        to her thoughts about the Family experience of building an RV-10.
        After reading it, I thought I better just make it a web page, because
        it may be appreciated by other people down the road.  Here's the
        link to it:
      
      http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/why/wifesperspective.html<http://www.myrv10.
      com/N104CD/why/wifesperspective.html>
      
        ---------
        Also, Matt, I read your word doc, and it looks like you're going about
        things the very right way....really thinking it through and including
        your wife in the thought process.  I commend you for that!
      
        My couple of quick comments on the write up you did:
        * I totally understand your concern on 5000 hour airframes...but that 
        said, a good inspection on some of the common models of planes can
        turn up most problems.  Certified planes aren't falling out of the sky
        at an alarming rate, so I wouldn't worry too much about it if you get
        a good pre-buy inspection of a certified bird.  I'd actually be more
        fearful buying a pre-built kit, because you're buying someone elses
        possibly poor building decisions.
      
        Regarding wife's help....I would be willing to bet that in your
        case, with very young kids, you'll be lucky to get even a couple
        or few dozen good hours of help.  That's not saying ANYTHING bad
        about your wife, but she's gonna be a busy lady for a long time.
        Just be happy she'll take a majority of the misc. work.  My wife's
        write-up (above) reminded me that she really took care of most of
        the meals, the household duties, the lawn mowing, and lots more,
        while I built.  We also didn't go places, and I didn't fix cars
        as quickly and generally let the house, vehicles, and yard
        deteriorate a bit in order to get to completion...trying to shorten
        the pain, even though it might be more intense.  So don't bother
        trying to talk her into help.  Just hope you can talk her into
        letting you NOT help around the house much.
      
        You asked how my kids stayed involved.  Here's my dirty secret.
        I'm a sociable guy.  For me, building was a very lonely experience.
        A couple thousand hours of being alone working on a plane could be
        a dream for some, and misery for others.  For me it was a
        miserably fun time. ;)  I loved the progress, got depressed by
        the lack of it at times, and generally just wished the family
        would please come out and see me once in a while.   The kids?
        They loved to come out for a minute or two and play with things,
        which usually resulted in me getting upset.  "Put down that primer,
        and get some gloves on!", and "QUIT HAMMERING ON THAT WING, I want
        it to stay nice!"...that kind of thing.  It was great to have them
        there, but the BEST was when they were just THERE, and watched
        TV while I worked.  Other times, it just slowed me down.
        Now, don't anyone ever tell that I said that.  My kids were just
        coming up on 5 and 7 at the time of completion.  So they were
        just almost 3 and 5 when I started.  I could not have started
        it even a few months earlier and had such success, because I
        really had to wait until they grew big enough to deal with better.
      
        Regarding the LSA step, I really think that's taking the hard and
        long road.  Buying a certified plane is nice in that you buy it,
        put your time in, and then sell it for a similar cost of your
        entry cost.  My Sundowner cost $45K, and we sold it for $48K or
        so.  I got a few hundred hours out of it, and sold it for enough
        that we pocketed the engine reserve!  You may not make out as
        well buying some brands of kits, and then you have to suffer
        through the build process.  While you have tiny kids, just get
        a good flying plane and have some experiences to break them in...skip
        the building until it fits your family's life well.  We started
        flying both our kids at 5 weeks old.  They've never been afraid
        of flying.
      
        About the BRS....if you're seriously interested in that, and
        the stuff you said about old planes, you actually may find a
        better temporary fit buy partnering with someone in a new
        or new/used Cirrus.  You could get a 1/2 share for less than
        an RV-10 of similar equipment pretty easily I'd think.  Heck,
        people forget about one important thing.....in many cases, in
        fact most cases, if you're not flying at least 100 hours per year
        you're actually better off renting. Blasphemy, I know, but if you
        have a rental Cirrus in your area, that could be a great way to
        spend the next 3 years while you buy yourself some time adjusting
        your family's life.
      
        Reading the end of your word .doc, I see you realize the most 
      important
        fact....flying, that's the important thing.  You don't have to give
        up flying.  You don't have to give up building either.  But, I was
        35 when I started my kit.  I'm 37 now (almost 38).   We're both
        plenty young, and have time left if we're lucky.  My kids were
        just turning 5 and 7 when we finished, to repeat myself.  They had
        some trips to Florida in the Sundowner that WE will remember forever,
        but THEY will probably only have the fuzziest recollection of.  But
        at 5 and 7, they're a lot more able to appreciate things.  I would
        not be in a hurry to build for at least 2 or 3 more years.  Get the
        whole gang out of diapers, and position everyone for the task. Also,
        the oft-overlooked thing is that if you start stuffing away cash
        right NOW, you'll pile up some good interest on it.  I don't have
        much in the bank these days....it took everything I had.  But,
        I remember the day my bank account, (yes, in low-interest but
        very liquid state), passed through $100,000.  That was a great day,
        and the interest at even the low rate was piling up well.  It
        was comforting.  I actually HOPED I wouldn't finish the plane
        too soon, because the goal was to pay cash for everything, and
        end up broke but flying.  If I hit too early, I'd have to take
        out a loan.....something I'm not one to agree with when buying
        toys.  It worked out so close that I probably only had a few
        hundred bucks to my name on the day I flew.  A pretty
        precarious position to be in for a family....for sure, but now
        we're on our slow way to recovery. (It gets even harder to
        save AFTER you're flying)
      
        None of this is meant to turn you off.  I really think you've
        got admirable motivation.  It is definitely nice to see you
        worrying about it a little.  As long as it is a dream of both
        you and your supportive wife, it will happen, eventually.  It'll
        be pretty cool if in the end the RV-10 fits your mission and
        family, and you have the cash in hand so you don't have to flinch
        the day you drop over $45K on your kit, and another $35K on your
        engine....and then get on the phone to the avionics store. ;)
      
        Good luck, and if you ever want a phone call, just track me
        down and we can talk by phone.  Would be cool to get the
        families together if you're ever in the area.
      
        Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
        do not archive
      
      
        mgeans@provide.net<mailto:mgeans@provide.net> wrote:
        > All,
        > 
        > For those that may be interested and some who may be
        > lurking, attached is some observations/converastions that
        > my wife and I had based on all of the replies we recieved
        > from the Kits and Family thread.  
        > 
        > It is a bit long, ~3 pages in Word, but an interesting read
        > for those wanting to add thier 2 cents (we describe our
        > buidling status scenerio in more detail and invite
        > suggestions) and those considering building to have some
        > helpful insight.  
        > 
        > On another note:
        > I fished for a reply with a one liner on the original post
        > with no specific replies and will try once more.  It may
        > have gotten scanned over.  
        > I have an opportunity to switch careers in which my
        > employer will be overseas.  If anyone has any expirience or
        > knows someone who does, in such matters and what to be wary
        > of or be sure you include in your "package" as an employee
        > I would like to share more info about the scenerio for your
        > feedback.  It is a life altering opportunity and I am
        > checking all sorts of leads where I could make myself
        > knowledgeable before my visit with them. 
        > 
        > For those who are considering a build, or know of someone
        > who is, I will be downloading all the replies that we
        > recieved from this original post into a Word document to
        > consolidate all the advice for our and anyone's future use.
        >  Contact me directly if you would be interested in getting
        > this document. 
        > 
        > Thanks to all for your help.
        > 
        > Matt Geans
        > Builder Wanna-be  
      
      
      www.aeroelectric.com<http://www.aeroelectric.com/>
      www.buildersbooks.com<http://www.buildersbooks.com/>
      www.kitlog.com<http://www.kitlog.com/>
      www.homebuilthelp.com<http://www.homebuilthelp.com/>
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| Subject:  | Re: 0-540 E vs C | 
      
      
        I find it funny that people would go to all this trouble for nothing
      more than a psychological barrier.  If you can do the same thing by
      reducing or adding power then do it.  Resetting governors to derate an
      engine seems really stupid.  I sure want to know I have ALL available
      power in an emergency.  If it shakes the engine apart so be it as long
      as I have the option if needed.  The rest of the time I will manage the
      engine just like any other part of a flight to keep it in normal
      parameters.
      
      Michael
      
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      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jesse Saint
      Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 5:59 PM
      Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: 0-540 E vs C
      
      
      Do you really think the added 10HP at sea level will do anything except
      increase your fuel burn?  I know a guy who, in essence, derated the D4A5
      to
      a C4B5 so he didn't have to worry about backing off on the prop when
      climbing.  He set his governor for a max of about 1550rpm and doesn't
      feel
      any need for more power, no matter how heavy he is loaded.
      
      Do not archive.
      
      Jesse Saint
      I-TEC, Inc.
      jesse@itecusa.org
      www.itecusa.org
      W: 352-465-4545
      C: 352-427-0285
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rob Wright
      Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:43 PM
      Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: 0-540 E vs C
      
      
      Bob, Thanks.  It always helps to have a confirmation.  
      
      I bought a -F4B5 from an R44 and had it overhauled to a D4A5.  The
      research
      I had done led me to believe that the two engines were identical, just
      certificated at different rating depending on the airplane installation.
      The overhauler told me the same thing, and then even wrote ...
      reconfigured
      to -C4B5 in the engine logbook.  It's when I asked him about the C4B5
      write-up that he told me about the same engine/different rating issue.
      
      So yes, even though my logbook says that it was reconfigured to a -C4B5,
      I
      plan on operating it as high as 2700 RPM for the 260 HP.  
      
      So here's a follow up question for the A&P types: even though I know
      that I
      "can" operate it however I want to since it's an experimental
      installation,
      since I'd like to keep decent records on the engine should I make a
      write-up
      of my intentions to operate the engine as a D4A5?
      
      Rob Wright
      #392
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bcondrey
      Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:35 PM
      Subject: RV10-List: Re: 0-540 E vs C
      
      
      Turns out the power section identifier was for the first version of the
      engine in that series.  Pick a couple engines from the info on Tim's web
      page and look at the lineage - you'll find that they essentially start
      with
      the same thing and are simply configuration differences.  Funny thing is
      that occasionally you wind up with something like the IO-540-C4B5 and
      IO-540-D4A5 (different power section code) but are absolutely identical
      engines physically but rated differently.  The C4B5 is rated 250@2575
      and
      the D4A5 is 260@2700.    You'll also see that the IO-540-D4A5 is the
      same as
      the O-540-E4A5 but with fuel injection instead of a carb.
      
      Bob
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=74667#74667
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: 0-540 E vs C | 
      
      
      I can't resist!
      
      Why not make a throttle quadrant with a military power setting and a latch that
      you lift to get to "Military Power".
      
      Set the engine up for 2400 (Normal T/O power) and have the other setting for full
      military power (2700 or so). 
      
      Then you can look over at the right seat and ask "Would you like to see a military
      power takeoff?"  Shove it into "Afterburner" so to speak.  Watch the fuel
      get poured into the tailpipe just like the real thing!
      
      You have the power if you need it! but if you want to pinch pennies then use the
      "Normal T/O" power
      
      Just a thought!
      
      Jim Combs
      N312F
      #40192 - Finishing kit
      ===========================================================
      From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder@sausen.net>
      Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: 0-540 E vs C
      
      
        I find it funny that people would go to all this trouble for nothing
      more than a psychological barrier.  If you can do the same thing by
      reducing or adding power then do it.  Resetting governors to derate an
      engine seems really stupid.  I sure want to know I have ALL available
      power in an emergency.  If it shakes the engine apart so be it as long
      as I have the option if needed.  The rest of the time I will manage the
      engine just like any other part of a flight to keep it in normal
      parameters.
      
      Michael
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jesse Saint
      Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 5:59 PM
      Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: 0-540 E vs C
      
      
      Do you really think the added 10HP at sea level will do anything except
      increase your fuel burn?  I know a guy who, in essence, derated the D4A5
      to
      a C4B5 so he didn't have to worry about backing off on the prop when
      climbing.  He set his governor for a max of about 1550rpm and doesn't
      feel
      any need for more power, no matter how heavy he is loaded.
      
      Do not archive.
      
      Jesse Saint
      I-TEC, Inc.
      jesse@itecusa.org
      www.itecusa.org
      W: 352-465-4545
      C: 352-427-0285
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rob Wright
      Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:43 PM
      Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: 0-540 E vs C
      
      
      Bob, Thanks.  It always helps to have a confirmation.  
      
      I bought a -F4B5 from an R44 and had it overhauled to a D4A5.  The
      research
      I had done led me to believe that the two engines were identical, just
      certificated at different rating depending on the airplane installation.
      The overhauler told me the same thing, and then even wrote ...
      reconfigured
      to -C4B5 in the engine logbook.  It's when I asked him about the C4B5
      write-up that he told me about the same engine/different rating issue.
      
      So yes, even though my logbook says that it was reconfigured to a -C4B5,
      I
      plan on operating it as high as 2700 RPM for the 260 HP.  
      
      So here's a follow up question for the A&P types: even though I know
      that I
      "can" operate it however I want to since it's an experimental
      installation,
      since I'd like to keep decent records on the engine should I make a
      write-up
      of my intentions to operate the engine as a D4A5?
      
      Rob Wright
      #392
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bcondrey
      Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:35 PM
      Subject: RV10-List: Re: 0-540 E vs C
      
      
      Turns out the power section identifier was for the first version of the
      engine in that series.  Pick a couple engines from the info on Tim's web
      page and look at the lineage - you'll find that they essentially start
      with
      the same thing and are simply configuration differences.  Funny thing is
      that occasionally you wind up with something like the IO-540-C4B5 and
      IO-540-D4A5 (different power section code) but are absolutely identical
      engines physically but rated differently.  The C4B5 is rated 250@2575
      and
      the D4A5 is 260@2700.    You'll also see that the IO-540-D4A5 is the
      same as
      the O-540-E4A5 but with fuel injection instead of a carb.
      
      Bob
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=74667#74667
      
      
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| Subject:  | Rudder pedal bolt direction | 
      
      
      When reversing the bolt on the rudder pedals I used an old helicopter  
      trick of tucking the loose ends of the cotter pins back into one of  
      the castellations to finish them off.  This should keep your feet  
      from snagging on them.
      
      Len
      
      40381 
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Rudder pedal bolt direction | 
      
      
      Great idea Len, that would definitely help.
      I actually skipped the cotter pins and used safety
      wire and did the regular safety wire twist and curl
      and tucked it in. So long as the nut doesn't turn,
      and nothing snags, anything could be done.  If it
      weren't so "non-standard" in aviation, I personally
      would just use a nyloc nut with only 1 thread
      prodtruding, and then medium strength loctite on
      the threads.  Realistically there's no reason that
      wouldn't work too.
      
      Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
      do not archive
      
      
      L Aune wrote:
      > 
      > When reversing the bolt on the rudder pedals I used an old helicopter 
      > trick of tucking the loose ends of the cotter pins back into one of the 
      > castellations to finish them off.  This should keep your feet from 
      > snagging on them.
      > 
      > Len
      > 
      > 40381
      
      
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| Subject:  | Pattern for Front Seat Upholstery | 
      
      I wonder if a few of us that are able to sew up our own upholstery could
      pitch in and pay some professional upholsterer to come up with a good 
      set of
      patterns for the rv10 seat? I=92ve sewn quite a few interiors but I=92ve 
      always
      worked from the old material used as a pattern=85.
      
      Steve
      
      40205
      
      
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      From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Niko
      Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 5:37 PM
      Subject: RV10-List: Pattern for Front Seat Upholstery
      
      
      Has anyone either developed or gotten a pattern for uphostering the 
      front
      seats?
      
      
      Niko
      
      40188
      
      
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| Subject:  | Pattern for Front Seat Upholstery | 
      
      Sorry, no pattern...but happy with my seats!
      
      Rick S.
      40185
      
      do not archive
      
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| Subject:  | Pattern for Front Seat Upholstery | 
      
      
      
      Very nice, now send me one so I can examine it a little closer. Seriously,
      the colors are very similar to what I've chosen to use also. Did you make
      them yourself?? 
      Steve
      40205
      
      
      > 
      > Sorry, no pattern...but happy with my seats!
      > 
      > Rick S.
      > 40185
      > 
      > do not archive
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