---------------------------------------------------------- RV10-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 10/29/07: 28 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:54 AM - Re: Section 23 question about torque tube installation (Eric_Kallio) 2. 07:01 AM - Re: Glasair III Engine/Fuel Problem (darnpilot@aol.com) 3. 07:46 AM - Primer preparation question (Ed Godfrey) 4. 08:52 AM - Re: Primer preparation question (Ben Westfall) 5. 09:30 AM - Re: Primer preparation question (Eric_Kallio) 6. 09:39 AM - Re: Glasair III Engine/Fuel Problem (gary) 7. 10:02 AM - Re: Primer preparation question/ WD415 Trim Cable Anchor Bracket (Kent Ogden) 8. 11:07 AM - Lock sets (Eric_Kallio) 9. 11:11 AM - baggage area tie downs (David McNeill) 10. 11:24 AM - Re: Re: Primer preparation question/ WD415 Trim Cable AnchorBracket (Pascal) 11. 11:34 AM - Re: baggage area tie downs (Rene Felker) 12. 11:56 AM - Re: Lock sets (Condrey, Bob (US SSA)) 13. 12:02 PM - Down Under here we come (Michael Wellenzohn) 14. 12:23 PM - Re: baggage area tie downs (Dave Saylor) 15. 12:34 PM - Radio Static Help (JSMcGrew@aol.com) 16. 12:44 PM - Re: Lock sets (John Hilger) 17. 12:52 PM - Re: Radio Static Help (James Hein) 18. 01:17 PM - Re: Radio Static Help (Ben Westfall) 19. 02:28 PM - Re: Lock sets (David Maib) 20. 02:33 PM - Re: Radio Static Help (Bob Newman) 21. 02:52 PM - Re: baggage area tie downs (Jay Rowe) 22. 05:26 PM - Re: First Flight Oil Temps (Scott Schmidt) 23. 07:08 PM - Re: Radio Static Help (Chris) 24. 07:23 PM - Re: baggage area tie downs (AirMike) 25. 07:40 PM - Re: Radio Static Help (Bill DeRouchey) 26. 07:43 PM - TruTrak Pitch servo installation (AirMike) 27. 08:45 PM - Re: Radio Static Help (Dave Lammers) 28. 10:01 PM - Re: Lock sets (linn Walters) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:54:33 AM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Re: Section 23 question about torque tube installation From: "Eric_Kallio" Aircraft Spruce 364-428 nuts are the low profile nuts that will give you your thread engagement. Their part number is 04-01499. Eric Kallio 40518 floors and antennas Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=142469#142469 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:01:37 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV10-List: Glasair III Engine/Fuel Problem From: darnpilot@aol.com Update: I spoke with the fuel servo overhauler this am.? He says the servo does have some minor issues and "should" be overhauled (big surprise).? That said, he does not believe the problems I've been having were caused by the servo.? So I'm poorer, and effectively back to square one. I guess I'm going to have to change all the fuel lines, triple check the fuel venting, and make a sacrifice to the aviation gremlin gods (along with my dwindling bank account) to be able to get this airplane back home. Anybody have any other suggestions? I'm about to give up.? Anybody interested in a Glasair III...cheap (FOB Okeechobee, FL - OBE)? Jeff -----Original Message----- From: darnpilot@aol.com Sent: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 9:06 am Subject: Re: RV10-List: Glasair III Engine/Fuel Problem The real goofy part about all this is its intermittent. So far we've been lucky that every time its happened near an airport. I'll have to check the Glasair manual to see where all the filters are, but we've checked the servo screen, divider, injectors, gascolator, and replaced fuel filter. Have not checked fuel selector or if there are any screens there or at the tanks. Air is the other part of the equation, and now that its mentioned, I do not thinks its been checked. I guess the air filter and alternate air are the only points to check? Have not check the fuel flow into a bucket (have flowed the injectors - OK). The difficult problem is the intermittent nature. Fuel flow and pressure seems OK on the gauge (on the ground when the OK runups are done), but to be honest, when you're at 800' with a badly missing engine, gauges are secondary to getting on the ground. Boost pump makes no difference when it happens. Are there screens at the selector? Any other screens in the fuel system? Engine has 200 hours, built in 1990 and checked again in 1994. The fuel had crap and water in it when I picked it up, but its been cleaned up. That's the reason we've suspected fuel contamination and spent a lot of time getting that cleaned up, but air is something we must check too. I'm not a mechanic, but I wonder why they didn't check that too (or did they)? Remember before taking to the air (initially and after each "fix") we've done complete high power runups and all was fine. The engine ran good in the air on three occasions for about 15 minutes (taxi, run-up, takeoff, climb, cruise, and on one occasion - descent and touch and go) before it started the roughness/misfiring/loss of power. Mag checks are good. One more item: The time it happened orbiting the field, we got to 2500' before it started again. I reduced power to 17.5" and it ran fine, but it would take no more throttle. Orbiting at 17.5" I checked boost pump/magnetos - worked fine. I did not check FF/pressure as the EI 800 gauges on this plane seem unreliable (plus I probably forgot in the commotion). Engine compressions are between 62-72. Attitude seems to make no difference (mine or the airplanes). Help?!? Jeff 904-234-8718 -----Original Message----- From: darnpilot@aol.com Sent: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 8:29 am Subject: Re: RV10-List: Glasair III Engine/Fuel Problem ? ? 1) Ron, please give me your contact info.? ? 2) The engine is an IO-540 with Bendix servo.? (Dave, I'll call you.) ? Thank you. ? Jeff 904-234-8718 -----Original Message----- From: Rob Kermanj Sent: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 6:54 am Subject: Re: RV10-List: Glasair III Engine/Fuel Problem Is your plane still in the Fort Pierce area? ?If it is still there I will be glad to help you with tools, my time and a second opinion. Rob Kermanj. ?? On Oct 23, 2007, at 11:34 PM, darnpilot@aol.com wrote: Hello: I cannot get the Glasair forum to work, so please indulge me if you will. ? ? I've recently purchased a Glasair III.? I have been having continued problems with a very rough running engine.? It will run fine for 15 minutes then start running rough and losing power.? It has even quit running completely.? The fuel system has been cleaned (injectors, fuel distributor, gascolator and filter, and screen filters).? It still has the same problem.? It will run fine for awhile, then very rough or not at all (on the ground and in the air).? There is no obvious problem that we can find as everything previously mentioned has been double checked again.? Problem occurs with or without the boost pump on.? The last time the engine would run at 17" MP but no more. ? The latest "guess" is the fuel servo.? The only thing that has not been checked (other than the fuel servo) is the fuel selector valve.? So far alot of effort (and $$$) have been spent with no solution.? I hate to spend big $$$ on a now or rebuilt fuel servo and again find the same problem afterward.? Ideas?? HELP!? ? My airplane is stuck at a small airfield in the middle of nowhere...please help. ? BTW, I took the airplane to High Speed Composites in Ft. Pierce, FL to have this fixed as well as some gear work done.? I will never take my plane back there. ? Jeff Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:46:54 AM PST US From: Ed Godfrey Subject: RV10-List: Primer preparation question Listers, For all of you who have primed your parts with Akzo, how did you deal the steel parts, such as the nut plates and the WD-415 Trim Cable Anchor Bracket? Ed Godfrey 40717 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:52:56 AM PST US From: "Ben Westfall" Subject: RE: RV10-List: Primer preparation question Bad Gas? -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ed Godfrey Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 7:46 AM Subject: RV10-List: Primer preparation question Listers, For all of you who have primed your parts with Akzo, how did you deal the steel parts, such as the nut plates and the WD-415 Trim Cable Anchor Bracket? Ed Godfrey 40717 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:30:50 AM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Re: Primer preparation question From: "Eric_Kallio" I roughed the WD-415 with medium grit sandpaper then wiped with acetone then a clean dry cloth before priming. Almost 2 years since completing that section and still have good adhesion. As for the nutplates I have been using the same old scotchbrite scuffing method that we are all SOOOOO familiar with. Good results so far. Eric Kallio 40518 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=142529#142529 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:39:02 AM PST US From: "gary" Subject: RE: RV10-List: Glasair III Engine/Fuel Problem I had fuel problems on my Glasair III that were caused by a leaking o ring on the fuel filter canister. It was intermittent, and drove me nuts until I found it. All Gaskets should be replaced in the filter and housing when changing the fuel filter. I could solve my problem with the boost pump though, so I am not sure your problem is the same as mine, but checking the gaskets is always good. Gary 40274 _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of darnpilot@aol.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 10:00 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Glasair III Engine/Fuel Problem Update: I spoke with the fuel servo overhauler this am. He says the servo does have some minor issues and "should" be overhauled (big surprise). That said, he does not believe the problems I've been having were caused by the servo. So I'm poorer, and effectively back to square one. I guess I'm going to have to change all the fuel lines, triple check the fuel venting, and make a sacrifice to the aviation gremlin gods (along with my dwindling bank account) to be able to get this airplane back home. Anybody have any other suggestions? I'm about to give up. Anybody interested in a Glasair III...cheap (FOB Okeechobee, FL - OBE)? Jeff -----Original Message----- From: darnpilot@aol.com Sent: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 9:06 am Subject: Re: RV10-List: Glasair III Engine/Fuel Problem The real goofy part about all this is its intermittent. So far we've been lucky that every time its happened near an airport. I'll have to check the Glasair manual to see where all the filters are, but we've checked the servo screen, divider, injectors, gascolator, and replaced fuel filter. Have not checked fuel selector or if there are any screens there or at the tanks. Air is the other part of the equation, and now that its mentioned, I do not thinks its been checked. I guess the air filter and alternate air are the only points to check? Have not check the fuel flow into a bucket (have flowed the injectors - OK). The difficult problem is the intermittent nature. Fuel flow and pressure seems OK on the gauge (on the ground when the OK runups are done), but to be honest, when you're at 800' with a badly missing engine, gauges are secondary to getting on the ground. Boost pump makes no difference when it happens. Are there screens at the selector? Any other screens in the fuel system? Engine has 200 hours, built in 1990 and checked again in 1994. The fuel had crap and water in it when I picked it up, but its been cleaned up. That's the reason we've suspected fuel contamination and spent a lot of time getting that cleaned up, but air is something we must check too. I'm not a mechanic, but I wonder why they didn't check that too (or did they)? Remember before taking to the air (initially and after each "fix") we've done complete high power runups and all was fine. The engine ran good in the air on three occasions for about 15 minutes (taxi, run-up, takeoff, climb, cruise, and on one occasion - descent and touch and go) before it started the roughness/misfiring/loss of power. Mag checks are good. One more item: The time it happened orbiting the field, we got to 2500' before it started again. I reduced power to 17.5" and it ran fine, but it would take no more throttle. Orbiting at 17.5" I checked boost pump/magnetos - worked fine. I did not check FF/pressure as the EI 800 gauges on this plane seem unreliable (plus I probably forgot in the commotion). Engine compressions are between 62-72. Attitude seems to make no difference (mine or the airplanes). Help?!? Jeff 904-234-8718 -----Original Message----- From: darnpilot@aol.com Sent: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 8:29 am Subject: Re: RV10-List: Glasair III Engine/Fuel Problem 1) Ron, please give me your contact info. 2) The engine is an IO-540 with Bendix servo. (Dave, I'll call you.) Thank you. Jeff 904-234-8718 -----Original Message----- From: Rob Kermanj Sent: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 6:54 am Subject: Re: RV10-List: Glasair III Engine/Fuel Problem Is your plane still in the Fort Pierce area? If it is still there I will be glad to help you with tools, my time and a second opinion. Rob Kermanj. On Oct 23, 2007, at 11:34 PM, darnpilot@aol.com wrote: Hello: I cannot get the Glasair forum to work, so please indulge me if you will. I've recently purchased a Glasair III. I have been having continued problems with a very rough running engine. It will run fine for 15 minutes then start running rough and losing power. It has even quit running completely. The fuel system has been cleaned (injectors, fuel distributor, gascolator and filter, and screen filters). It still has the same problem. It will run fine for awhile, then very rough or not at all (on the ground and in the air). There is no obvious problem that we can find as everything previously mentioned has been double checked again. Problem occurs with or without the boost pump on. The last time the engine would run at 17" MP but no more. The latest "guess" is the fuel servo. The only thing that has not been checked (other than the fuel servo) is the fuel selector valve. So far alot of effort (and $$$) have been spent with no solution. I hate to spend big $$$ on a now or rebuilt fuel servo and again find the same problem afterward. Ideas? HELP! My airplane is stuck at a small airfield in the middle of nowhere...please help. BTW, I took the airplane to High Speed Composites in Ft. Pierce, FL to have this fixed as well as some gear work done. I will never take my plane back there. Jeff _____ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail ! href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com /Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com ">http://forums.matronics.com ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 10:02:58 AM PST US From: "Kent Ogden" Subject: RV10-List: Re: Primer preparation question/ WD415 Trim Cable Anchor Bracket Ed, I am using Akzo, but haven't gotten to any of the non powder-coated steel parts yet. I was looking at the trim cable anchor bracket the other day (I'm not too far from that point) and thinking about that though. I think I will just clean the parts really well, then use a q-tip or something to put a thin layer of grease just in the threads so that the primer doesn't stick there. Seems like there should be a better way though. I also thought about putting a sacrificial bolt or piece of threaded rods in to keep the threads clean. Might be hard to get out if you need to back primed threads through the part. I was also looking at the trim cable anchor bracket and wondering about its durability. This part looks like something I could have made in shop class, and doesn't give a feeling that it is very robust like other parts on the plane. Is anyone aware of a 3rd party vendor replacement for this piece? I thought I remember something like this from a while ago but maybe it's just my poor memory at work. Kent Ogden 40710 >>> Ed Godfrey 10/29/07 10:46 AM >>> Listers, For all of you who have primed your parts with Akzo, how did you deal the steel parts, such as the nut plates and the WD-415 Trim Cable Anchor Bracket? Ed Godfrey 40717 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 11:07:19 AM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Lock sets From: "Eric_Kallio" After several un-productive phone calls with Aircraft Spruce, I am back at square one with lock sets. I am trying to piece together the ignition switch, baggage door lock, and 2 cabin door locks, all keyed the same. Aircraft Spruce says that I have to buy 2 of their ignition/lock sets and then pay a special order fee to have them keyed alike. The total comes to almost $300. While a drop in the bucket in the grand scheme of things, there has to be a better way. Does anyone out there know of another source to get such a package of lock sets? Eric Kallio 40518 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=142547#142547 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 11:11:18 AM PST US From: "David McNeill" Subject: RV10-List: baggage area tie downs Anyone placed anchor points in the baggage area to secure the tool box, suitcases, etc? photos? ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 11:24:29 AM PST US From: "Pascal" Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Primer preparation question/ WD415 Trim Cable AnchorBracket I'm 40720 so pretty much right with you as far as parts received. I received a pretty good piece that I think is quite fine, the older piece was a welded weakly issue. As far as options, (assuming you have three months to wait) http://www.rivethead-aero.com/rv10_005.htm I ended up priming the whole piece, there has been no issue with placing the cable and it holding fine. Pascal Wings 40720 ----- Original Message ----- From: Kent Ogden To: rv10-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 9:58 AM Subject: RV10-List: Re: Primer preparation question/ WD415 Trim Cable AnchorBracket Ed, I am using Akzo, but haven't gotten to any of the non powder-coated steel parts yet. I was looking at the trim cable anchor bracket the other day (I'm not too far from that point) and thinking about that though. I think I will just clean the parts really well, then use a q-tip or something to put a thin layer of grease just in the threads so that the primer doesn't stick there. Seems like there should be a better way though. I also thought about putting a sacrificial bolt or piece of threaded rods in to keep the threads clean. Might be hard to get out if you need to back primed threads through the part. I was also looking at the trim cable anchor bracket and wondering about its durability. This part looks like something I could have made in shop class, and doesn't give a feeling that it is very robust like other parts on the plane. Is anyone aware of a 3rd party vendor replacement for this piece? I thought I remember something like this from a while ago but maybe it's just my poor memory at work. Kent Ogden 40710 >>> Ed Godfrey 10/29/07 10:46 AM >>> Listers, For all of you who have primed your parts with Akzo, how did you deal the steel parts, such as the nut plates and the WD-415 Trim Cable Anchor Bracket? Ed Godfrey 40717 ~=B2=03 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 11:34:01 AM PST US From: "Rene Felker" Subject: RE: RV10-List: baggage area tie downs I bought the tie down points from Vans, but have not installed them. So..I would also like to hear from anyone who has used them and where they placed them. Rene' Felker N423CF 40322 801-721-6080 _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David McNeill Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 12:08 PM Subject: RV10-List: baggage area tie downs Anyone placed anchor points in the baggage area to secure the tool box, suitcases, etc? photos? ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 11:56:37 AM PST US Subject: RE: RV10-List: Lock sets From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" I found the same locks that are included with the "kit" at a local Home Depot/Lowes. I was able to take them to a lock smith and have them rekeyed to match the others. Bob #40105 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Eric_Kallio Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 1:06 PM Subject: RV10-List: Lock sets After several un-productive phone calls with Aircraft Spruce, I am back at square one with lock sets. I am trying to piece together the ignition switch, baggage door lock, and 2 cabin door locks, all keyed the same. Aircraft Spruce says that I have to buy 2 of their ignition/lock sets and then pay a special order fee to have them keyed alike. The total comes to almost $300. While a drop in the bucket in the grand scheme of things, there has to be a better way. Does anyone out there know of another source to get such a package of lock sets? Eric Kallio 40518 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=142547#142547 ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 12:02:11 PM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Down Under here we come From: "Michael Wellenzohn" Hello guys, my intense full time 4 month building time is now coming to an end. (no I am not done yet). I'd like to thank you all for your great support during this time. I hardly ever experienced such a friendliness and support. Especially being located in Europe I posted a question in the evening when I got home from the workshop, went to bed and in the morning for breakfast I read through all the answers. I'll now go traveling with my wife to Australia and hope to visit RV-10 builders there, thanks to Chris & Susie, Pat and John we looking forward seeing you. There is truly such thing as the RV-Family. Take Care and which you lots of progress!!! Michael www.wellenzohn.net -------- RV-10 builder (fuselage) #511 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=142562#142562 ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 12:23:52 PM PST US From: "Dave Saylor" Subject: RE: RV10-List: baggage area tie downs Here are some picture of tiedowns I made out of hinge material. We're getting ready to make these available for sale--they should be on the website in a few days. Price will be $49 for a set of 4. I've had 72# strapped down for all my phase one so far and they're working great. The return on the movable side is to keep it up above carpet level. Let me know if you need a set. We'll have a couple other RV-10 specific products online soon. Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 831-722-9141 831-750-0284 CL www.AirCraftersLLC.com _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David McNeill Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 11:08 AM Subject: RV10-List: baggage area tie downs Anyone placed anchor points in the baggage area to secure the tool box, suitcases, etc? photos? ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 12:34:51 PM PST US From: JSMcGrew@aol.com Subject: RV10-List: Radio Static Help 4 years ago today I placed my order for RV-10 tail kit #40134 as a birthday present to myself. Now, 2500 building and 100 flying hours later, I can say it was a pretty nice gift and well worth it... unfortunately I haven't got all the bugs worked out yet: I've spent the last few weeks trying to track down a problem with radio static on my Garmin SL-30 Nav/Comm. The SL-30 is attached to a Garmin GMA-340 Audio panel. The static itself sounds random (i.e. not obviously uniform like I would expect from an ignition system), however, it is somehow associated with engine throttle setting. The static starts around 2000 RPM and gets progressively worse as throttle increases. On takeoff, it is so bad you can not comprehend any received transmissions. During cruise it appears to be somehow associated with manifold pressure (i.e. throttle setting, not RPM). It makes listening to ATC difficult to impossible. I also think it may be affecting my radio transmissions as well, because when I have a hard time comprehending ATC, they also have a hard time understanding me. This static appears to be only affecting the Comm audio, there is no static on NAV audio reception. I have a belly mounted bent whip VHF antenna and a wingtip VOR antenna. My handheld ICOM VHF radio does not have any static when used inside the cockpit. I have searched various lists for ideas and tried to solve this problem, but I have had no success in changing it at all (for better or worse). Any suggestions for what to try or where to look will be welcome. Below is a list of some things I have tried with no luck. General -Shut off all avionics (except SL-30) and both ignition systems (not both at the same time) --So it doesn't appear to be interference from other electronics Antenna/Coaxial cable -Added ferrite signal filters at various locations along comm coax. -Connected SL-30 to a different comm antenna using a piece of RG-400 (tried various routings to antennas) -Connected SL-30 Comm to VOR antenna (great reception, still static) --So it doesn't appear to be antenna related Power/ground -Ensured engine grounding cables have good contacts on both ends -Apparently new Slick Magnetos have internal suppression and do not need a filter -Separated SL-30 power/ground leads from bundle to reduce potential interference from other wires -Ran SL-30 +12V and ground leads directly to battery -Disconnected serial connection between my SL-30 and EFIS indicator -Connected SL-30 to separate 12V battery sitting on floor of aircraft, disconnected power/ground to GMA-340. Attached ICOM handheld antenna directly to unit (SL-30 completely isolated from aircraft)-reception still has static -Ran ground wire from battery to SL-30 tray -Checked to ensure headseat jacks were isolated from aircraft ground. -Checked the shield connections for tachometer and fuel flow sensor wires I can't think of anything else to try. Again, I'd be happy to hear any suggestions. Thanks. -Jim N312JE Jim "Scooter" McGrew _http://www.mit.edu/~jsmcgrew_ (http://www.mit.edu/~jsmcgrew) ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 12:44:18 PM PST US From: "John Hilger" Subject: Re: RV10-List: Lock sets Erik My solution was to buy the ignition switch from Vans. Their switch includes two additional door/baggage locks. I needed one more lock, so I called Aircraft Spruce customer service and talked to a very helpful lady (Robin I think). I gave her my key number and she ordered a pair of locks keyed like the ignition switch (they only come in pair). So now I have a spare lock and enough locks to lock all the doors. The total cost was less than half what you mentioned. John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric_Kallio" Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 11:06 AM Subject: RV10-List: Lock sets > > After several un-productive phone calls with Aircraft Spruce, I am back at > square one with lock sets. I am trying to piece together the ignition > switch, baggage door lock, and 2 cabin door locks, all keyed the same. > Aircraft Spruce says that I have to buy 2 of their ignition/lock sets and > then pay a special order fee to have them keyed alike. The total comes to > almost $300. While a drop in the bucket in the grand scheme of things, > there has to be a better way. Does anyone out there know of another source > to get such a package of lock sets? > > Eric Kallio > 40518 > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=142547#142547 > > > ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 12:52:56 PM PST US From: James Hein Subject: Re: RV10-List: Radio Static Help Jim, Here are a couple thoughts: >During cruise it appears to be somehow associated with manifold pressure (i.e. throttle setting, not RPM). Since compression in the cylinder is the only thing that changes at that time, I'd check to make sure your ignition cables are not leaking (Current and Voltage through the plug will change with differing pressures). On your radio side, have you tried: 1. Connecting the end coax to a dummy load? This would check if your coax is picking it up, especially when combined with your isolating the power source for the radio (another battery as you already tried) If you'd like, since you're local to me I can help and also check out your antenna efficency (I have an antena analyzer). -Jim 40384 JSMcGrew@aol.com wrote: > 4 years ago today I placed my order for RV-10 tail kit #40134 as a > birthday present to > myself. Now, 2500 building and 100 flying hours later, I can say it > was a pretty nice gift > and well worth it... unfortunately I haven't got all the bugs worked > out yet: > > I've spent the last few weeks trying to track down a problem with > radio static on my > Garmin SL-30 Nav/Comm. The SL-30 is attached to a Garmin GMA-340 Audio > panel. > The static itself sounds random (i.e. not obviously uniform like I > would expect from an ignition > system), however, it is somehow associated with engine throttle > setting. The > static starts around 2000 RPM and gets progressively worse as throttle > increases. > On takeoff, it is so bad you can not comprehend any received > transmissions. During cruise it appears > to be somehow associated with manifold pressure (i.e. throttle > setting, not RPM). It makes > listening to ATC difficult to impossible. I also think it may be > affecting my radio > transmissions as well, because when I have a hard time comprehending > ATC, they > also have a hard time understanding me. This static appears to be only > affecting > the Comm audio, there is no static on NAV audio reception. I have a > belly mounted > bent whip VHF antenna and a wingtip VOR antenna. My handheld ICOM VHF > radio > does not have any static when used inside the cockpit. > > I have searched various lists for ideas and tried to solve this > problem, but > I have had no success in changing it at all (for better or worse). Any > suggestions for what to try or where to look will be welcome. Below is > a list > of some things I have tried with no luck. > > > General > -Shut off all avionics (except SL-30) and both ignition systems (not > both at the same time) > --So it doesn't appear to be interference from other electronics > > Antenna/Coaxial cable > -Added ferrite signal filters at various locations along comm coax. > -Connected SL-30 to a different comm antenna using a piece of RG-400 > (tried > various routings to antennas) > -Connected SL-30 Comm to VOR antenna (great reception, still static) > --So it doesn't appear to be antenna related > > Power/ground > -Ensured engine grounding cables have good contacts on both ends > -Apparently new Slick Magnetos have internal suppression and do not > need a filter > -Separated SL-30 power/ground leads from bundle to reduce potential > interference from other wires > -Ran SL-30 +12V and ground leads directly to battery > -Disconnected serial connection between my SL-30 and EFIS indicator > -Connected SL-30 to separate 12V battery sitting on floor of aircraft, > disconnected power/ground > to GMA-340. Attached ICOM handheld antenna directly to unit (SL-30 > completely isolated > from aircraft)-reception still has static > -Ran ground wire from battery to SL-30 tray > -Checked to ensure headseat jacks were isolated from aircraft ground. > -Checked the shield connections for tachometer and fuel flow sensor wires > > > I can't think of anything else to try. Again, I'd be happy to hear any > suggestions. > > Thanks. > > -Jim > N312JE > > Jim "Scooter" McGrew > http://www.mit.edu/~jsmcgrew > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > See what's new at AOL.com and > >* > > >* > ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 01:17:44 PM PST US From: "Ben Westfall" Subject: RE: RV10-List: Radio Static Help You did not say if you have a second COM radio but I assume you do. If you don't have static on the second COM then you might try swapping radio position on the GMA340? Or possibly use the built in 2 place intercom on the sl30 temporarily bypassing the 340 altogether. -Ben _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JSMcGrew@aol.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 12:34 PM Subject: RV10-List: Radio Static Help 4 years ago today I placed my order for RV-10 tail kit #40134 as a birthday present to myself. Now, 2500 building and 100 flying hours later, I can say it was a pretty nice gift and well worth it... unfortunately I haven't got all the bugs worked out yet: I've spent the last few weeks trying to track down a problem with radio static on my Garmin SL-30 Nav/Comm. The SL-30 is attached to a Garmin GMA-340 Audio panel. The static itself sounds random (i.e. not obviously uniform like I would expect from an ignition system), however, it is somehow associated with engine throttle setting. The static starts around 2000 RPM and gets progressively worse as throttle increases. On takeoff, it is so bad you can not comprehend any received transmissions. During cruise it appears to be somehow associated with manifold pressure (i.e. throttle setting, not RPM). It makes listening to ATC difficult to impossible. I also think it may be affecting my radio transmissions as well, because when I have a hard time comprehending ATC, they also have a hard time understanding me. This static appears to be only affecting the Comm audio, there is no static on NAV audio reception. I have a belly mounted bent whip VHF antenna and a wingtip VOR antenna. My handheld ICOM VHF radio does not have any static when used inside the cockpit. I have searched various lists for ideas and tried to solve this problem, but I have had no success in changing it at all (for better or worse). Any suggestions for what to try or where to look will be welcome. Below is a list of some things I have tried with no luck. General -Shut off all avionics (except SL-30) and both ignition systems (not both at the same time) --So it doesn't appear to be interference from other electronics Antenna/Coaxial cable -Added ferrite signal filters at various locations along comm coax. -Connected SL-30 to a different comm antenna using a piece of RG-400 (tried various routings to antennas) -Connected SL-30 Comm to VOR antenna (great reception, still static) --So it doesn't appear to be antenna related Power/ground -Ensured engine grounding cables have good contacts on both ends -Apparently new Slick Magnetos have internal suppression and do not need a filter -Separated SL-30 power/ground leads from bundle to reduce potential interference from other wires -Ran SL-30 +12V and ground leads directly to battery -Disconnected serial connection between my SL-30 and EFIS indicator -Connected SL-30 to separate 12V battery sitting on floor of aircraft, disconnected power/ground to GMA-340. Attached ICOM handheld antenna directly to unit (SL-30 completely isolated from aircraft)-reception still has static -Ran ground wire from battery to SL-30 tray -Checked to ensure headseat jacks were isolated from aircraft ground. -Checked the shield connections for tachometer and fuel flow sensor wires I can't think of anything else to try. Again, I'd be happy to hear any suggestions. Thanks. -Jim N312JE Jim "Scooter" McGrew http://www.mit.edu/~jsmcgrew _____ See what's new at AOL.com and ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 02:28:10 PM PST US From: David Maib Subject: Re: RV10-List: Lock sets Steve Dinieri at Iflyrv10.com is close to having a stainless steel lock set for the airplane. I don't know what the price is, but if they are as nice as his RV-10 door handles, they will probably be worth it. Steve is a pleasure to deal with. David Maib 40559 On Monday, October 29, 2007, at 12:18PM, "Eric_Kallio" wrote: > >After several un-productive phone calls with Aircraft Spruce, I am back at square one with lock sets. I am trying to piece together the ignition switch, baggage door lock, and 2 cabin door locks, all keyed the same. Aircraft Spruce says that I have to buy 2 of their ignition/lock sets and then pay a special order fee to have them keyed alike. The total comes to almost $300. While a drop in the bucket in the grand scheme of things, there has to be a better way. Does anyone out there know of another source to get such a package of lock sets? > >Eric Kallio >40518 > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=142547#142547 > > ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 02:33:46 PM PST US From: "Bob Newman" Subject: RE: RV10-List: Radio Static Help Here's an issue I chased for many months in my Glastar with the com antenna on our GNS 530. (which feeds a 340 audio panel) The coax connector we had used was one of those "non-crimp type" which had been just fine for 7 years. Well after some moving around after our instrument panel overhaul the connection to the shield of the coax stopped making but the center lead was fine. The result was chaos on the com channel. Noise and static and really weak transmissions. I've since changed all coax connector to the much more robust crimp type. NO issues since. This problem was very intermittent, at some point I was convinced it was thermally related. -Bob Newman >>> rv10@sinkrate.com 10/29/2007 4:15 PM >>> You did not say if you have a second COM radio but I assume you do. If you don't have static on the second COM then you might try swapping radio position on the GMA340? Or possibly use the built in 2 place intercom on the sl30 temporarily bypassing the 340 altogether. -Ben _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JSMcGrew@aol.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 12:34 PM Subject: RV10-List: Radio Static Help 4 years ago today I placed my order for RV-10 tail kit #40134 as a birthday present to myself. Now, 2500 building and 100 flying hours later, I can say it was a pretty nice gift and well worth it... unfortunately I haven't got all the bugs worked out yet: I've spent the last few weeks trying to track down a problem with radio static on my Garmin SL-30 Nav/Comm. The SL-30 is attached to a Garmin GMA-340 Audio panel. The static itself sounds random (i.e. not obviously uniform like I would expect from an ignition system), however, it is somehow associated with engine throttle setting. The static starts around 2000 RPM and gets progressively worse as throttle increases. On takeoff, it is so bad you can not comprehend any received transmissions. During cruise it appears to be somehow associated with manifold pressure (i.e. throttle setting, not RPM). It makes listening to ATC difficult to impossible. I also think it may be affecting my radio transmissions as well, because when I have a hard time comprehending ATC, they also have a hard time understanding me. This static appears to be only affecting the Comm audio, there is no static on NAV audio reception. I have a belly mounted bent whip VHF antenna and a wingtip VOR antenna. My handheld ICOM VHF radio does not have any static when used inside the cockpit. I have searched various lists for ideas and tried to solve this problem, but I have had no success in changing it at all (for better or worse). Any suggestions for what to try or where to look will be welcome. Below is a list of some things I have tried with no luck. General -Shut off all avionics (except SL-30) and both ignition systems (not both at the same time) --So it doesn't appear to be interference from other electronics Antenna/Coaxial cable -Added ferrite signal filters at various locations along comm coax. -Connected SL-30 to a different comm antenna using a piece of RG-400 (tried various routings to antennas) -Connected SL-30 Comm to VOR antenna (great reception, still static) --So it doesn't appear to be antenna related Power/ground -Ensured engine grounding cables have good contacts on both ends -Apparently new Slick Magnetos have internal suppression and do not need a filter -Separated SL-30 power/ground leads from bundle to reduce potential interference from other wires -Ran SL-30 +12V and ground leads directly to battery -Disconnected serial connection between my SL-30 and EFIS indicator -Connected SL-30 to separate 12V battery sitting on floor of aircraft, disconnected power/ground to GMA-340. Attached ICOM handheld antenna directly to unit (SL-30 completely isolated from aircraft)-reception still has static -Ran ground wire from battery to SL-30 tray -Checked to ensure headseat jacks were isolated from aircraft ground. -Checked the shield connections for tachometer and fuel flow sensor wires I can't think of anything else to try. Again, I'd be happy to hear any suggestions. Thanks. -Jim N312JE Jim "Scooter" McGrew http://www.mit.edu/~jsmcgrew _____ See what's new at AOL.com and ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 02:52:43 PM PST US From: "Jay Rowe" Subject: Re: RV10-List: baggage area tie downs Dave: Please send me a set of four tiedowns. Tell me the total $ including shipping and I'll get a check in the mail. Jay Rowe #40301. ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave Saylor To: rv10-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 3:26 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: baggage area tie downs Here are some picture of tiedowns I made out of hinge material. We're getting ready to make these available for sale--they should be on the website in a few days. Price will be $49 for a set of 4. I've had 72# strapped down for all my phase one so far and they're working great. The return on the movable side is to keep it up above carpet level. Let me know if you need a set. We'll have a couple other RV-10 specific products online soon. Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 831-722-9141 831-750-0284 CL www.AirCraftersLLC.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David McNeill Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 11:08 AM To: rv10-list@matronics.com Subject: RV10-List: baggage area tie downs Anyone placed anchor points in the baggage area to secure the tool box, suitcases, etc? photos? href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronic s.com/Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 10/28/2007 1:58 PM ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 05:26:26 PM PST US From: Scott Schmidt Subject: Re: RV10-List: First Flight Oil Temps Just a quick note from down here in Puerto Rico. (High connection fee)=0AI recently finished my annual and sealed around the baffles even more and I a lso sealed around the oil cooler itself. I never realized it but there are gaps on both sides of the oil cooler. I hit 215 the other day climbing o ut of Palm Springs (97 deg OAT) when it would have normally hit 220. And no w that that the baffle is sealed, it is very rare to ever see over 400 deg on the CHT now. =0A =0ASo take a good look at the oil cooler and make sure your seals are working good around the baffle.=0A=0AGreat job on the first flight. I have been flying one year into flying and still working our lit tle tweaks. =0AI am just now really learning the Grand Rapids and it is qu ite impressive as well. =0A=0ABy the way, here is some info on my first yea r. =0AI put 39,450 miles on the RV-10 the first year in 262.5 hours. =0AT hat is an average of 150 mph including taxing and warm up.=0A=0AAgain, good job. =0A=0A=0AScott Schmidt=0Ascottmschmidt@yahoo.com=0A=0A----- Original Message ----=0AFrom: Tim Olson =0ATo: rv10-list@matronics.c om=0ASent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 9:15:21 PM=0ASubject: Re: RV10-List: m@MyRV10.com>=0A=0AYou know, it may be premature to even start worrying abo ut the temps=0Auntil you get 5 or 10 hours on it and the hardest part of th e=0Abreak-in is done. I'd try to keep those temps under 220 if you can,=0A and run it hard like you are supposed to. But they may come down=0Aon thei r own. My gut tells me to do like Linn said and check closely=0Aaround the spinner area and then around the ramps (make sure you sealed=0Aoff your up per air ramps internally), and see if there's anything=0Athere you can impr ove. For you, living in AZ all year long, you=0Amay actually find benefit from a different cooler, but for most=0Aof the people I don't think they'll have the same worries. I worry=0Amore about having oil temps get too low than too warm. You might=0Abe right though that your 10:1 engine might be a little hotter=0Aanyway. Time will tell. Will be cool to hear your progre ss as you=0Ago. Glad you're as sharin' sort of guy.=0A=0ATim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying=0Ado not archive=0A=0A=0AAlbert Gardner wrote:=0A> --> RV1 0-List message posted by: "Albert Gardner" =0A> =0A > Regarding oil temps.=0A> Tim has some great advice (as always) and I am l ooking at various things.=0A> The stock oil cooler for one. I have a 10:1 engine and it may always run a=0A> little hot in addition to not yet bein g broke in. The 245 temps are at 2000'=0A> and WOT and 80 OAT so it's near the worst case. Today, running at 16" MAP=0A> and 1750 rpm oil was 203F. =====================0A=0A=0A=0A=0A =0A=0A ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 07:08:42 PM PST US From: "Chris" Subject: Re: RV10-List: Radio Static Help If it still had static with the hand held antenna and just battery power , perhaps its actually an internal radio problem. Maybe you should take it in for a bench check at an avionics shop. -CHris #40072 ----- Original Message ----- From: JSMcGrew@aol.com To: rv10-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 3:34 PM Subject: RV10-List: Radio Static Help 4 years ago today I placed my order for RV-10 tail kit #40134 as a birthday present to myself. Now, 2500 building and 100 flying hours later, I can say it was a pretty nice gift and well worth it... unfortunately I haven't got all the bugs worked out yet: I've spent the last few weeks trying to track down a problem with radio static on my Garmin SL-30 Nav/Comm. The SL-30 is attached to a Garmin GMA-340 Audio panel. The static itself sounds random (i.e. not obviously uniform like I would expect from an ignition system), however, it is somehow associated with engine throttle setting. The static starts around 2000 RPM and gets progressively worse as throttle increases. On takeoff, it is so bad you can not comprehend any received transmissions. During cruise it appears to be somehow associated with manifold pressure (i.e. throttle setting, not RPM). It makes listening to ATC difficult to impossible. I also think it may be affecting my radio transmissions as well, because when I have a hard time comprehending ATC, they also have a hard time understanding me. This static appears to be only affecting the Comm audio, there is no static on NAV audio reception. I have a belly mounted bent whip VHF antenna and a wingtip VOR antenna. My handheld ICOM VHF radio does not have any static when used inside the cockpit. I have searched various lists for ideas and tried to solve this problem, but I have had no success in changing it at all (for better or worse). Any suggestions for what to try or where to look will be welcome. Below is a list of some things I have tried with no luck. General -Shut off all avionics (except SL-30) and both ignition systems (not both at the same time) --So it doesn't appear to be interference from other electronics Antenna/Coaxial cable -Added ferrite signal filters at various locations along comm coax. -Connected SL-30 to a different comm antenna using a piece of RG-400 (tried various routings to antennas) -Connected SL-30 Comm to VOR antenna (great reception, still static) --So it doesn't appear to be antenna related Power/ground -Ensured engine grounding cables have good contacts on both ends -Apparently new Slick Magnetos have internal suppression and do not need a filter -Separated SL-30 power/ground leads from bundle to reduce potential interference from other wires -Ran SL-30 +12V and ground leads directly to battery -Disconnected serial connection between my SL-30 and EFIS indicator -Connected SL-30 to separate 12V battery sitting on floor of aircraft, disconnected power/ground to GMA-340. Attached ICOM handheld antenna directly to unit (SL-30 completely isolated from aircraft)-reception still has static -Ran ground wire from battery to SL-30 tray -Checked to ensure headseat jacks were isolated from aircraft ground. -Checked the shield connections for tachometer and fuel flow sensor wires I can't think of anything else to try. Again, I'd be happy to hear any suggestions. Thanks. -Jim N312JE Jim "Scooter" McGrew http://www.mit.edu/~jsmcgrew ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- See what's new at AOL.com and --> http://forums.matronics.com =========== ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 07:23:56 PM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Re: baggage area tie downs From: "AirMike" The Cessna eyebolt tiedowns are awesome. I had some extras from my old 182 and they are really great. They screw (manually) into a standard (probably AN3) nutplate. I put two of them on the rear baggage bulkhead. Reinforced them with a larger piece of thick aluminum on the back side. They are great because you can unscrew them and have a flat surface. They take a standard (el cheapo) bungee through the eyebolt hole and are totally bulletproof. If you can get a few out of a wreck or from the Cessna dealer they are great. I have no idea what Cessna charges for the new ones. -------- OSH '08 or Bust Q/B Kit - Doors/windows/uggg Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=142657#142657 ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 07:40:00 PM PST US From: Bill DeRouchey Subject: RE: RV10-List: Radio Static Help A few thoughts: How does the intercom work within the cabin? Is there any static and does any appear with engine at cruise? I am not familiar with the G340 but have used the G347, PS engr, etc and they default to com1 when the power to the intercom is turned off. There is a relay inside that connects the pilots ptt, one ear, and the pilot mic directly to the radio wired to com1 when power is off. This is the fall back mode. If your SL-30 is connected to com1 how is the radio quality with the G340 turned off? The antenna test as Mr Hein suggests is very valuable. I assume the results will calculate VSWR. This test will verify the back half of the radio. Also, you could buy a DB-25 plug and both the headset plugs and create your own direct harness to the SL-30. Sit in the plane with the SL-30 in your lap and plug the headset into the test harness. It only requires 7 (or so) wires. This will check out the front half of the radio. Good Luck, Bill DeRouchey N939SB, flying Bob Newman wrote: Here's an issue I chased for many months in my Glastar with the com antenna on our GNS 530. (which feeds a 340 audio panel) The coax connector we had used was one of those "non-crimp type" which had been just fine for 7 years. Well after some moving around after our instrument panel overhaul the connection to the shield of the coax stopped making but the center lead was fine. The result was chaos on the com channel. Noise and static and really weak transmissions. I've since changed all coax connector to the much more robust crimp type. NO issues since. This problem was very intermittent, at some point I was convinced it was thermally related. -Bob Newman >>> rv10@sinkrate.com 10/29/2007 4:15 PM >>> You did not say if you have a second COM radio but I assume you do. If you don't have static on the second COM then you might try swapping radio position on the GMA340? Or possibly use the built in 2 place intercom on the sl30 temporarily bypassing the 340 altogether. -Ben _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JSMcGrew@aol.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 12:34 PM Subject: RV10-List: Radio Static Help 4 years ago today I placed my order for RV-10 tail kit #40134 as a birthday present to myself. Now, 2500 building and 100 flying hours later, I can say it was a pretty nice gift and well worth it... unfortunately I haven't got all the bugs worked out yet: I've spent the last few weeks trying to track down a problem with radio static on my Garmin SL-30 Nav/Comm. The SL-30 is attached to a Garmin GMA-340 Audio panel. The static itself sounds random (i.e. not obviously uniform like I would expect from an ignition system), however, it is somehow associated with engine throttle setting. The static starts around 2000 RPM and gets progressively worse as throttle increases. On takeoff, it is so bad you can not comprehend any received transmissions. During cruise it appears to be somehow associated with manifold pressure (i.e. throttle setting, not RPM). It makes listening to ATC difficult to impossible. I also think it may be affecting my radio transmissions as well, because when I have a hard time comprehending ATC, they also have a hard time understanding me. This static appears to be only affecting the Comm audio, there is no static on NAV audio reception. I have a belly mounted bent whip VHF antenna and a wingtip VOR antenna. My handheld ICOM VHF radio does not have any static when used inside the cockpit. I have searched various lists for ideas and tried to solve this problem, but I have had no success in changing it at all (for better or worse). Any suggestions for what to try or where to look will be welcome. Below is a list of some things I have tried with no luck. General -Shut off all avionics (except SL-30) and both ignition systems (not both at the same time) --So it doesn't appear to be interference from other electronics Antenna/Coaxial cable -Added ferrite signal filters at various locations along comm coax. -Connected SL-30 to a different comm antenna using a piece of RG-400 (tried various routings to antennas) -Connected SL-30 Comm to VOR antenna (great reception, still static) --So it doesn't appear to be antenna related Power/ground -Ensured engine grounding cables have good contacts on both ends -Apparently new Slick Magnetos have internal suppression and do not need a filter -Separated SL-30 power/ground leads from bundle to reduce potential interference from other wires -Ran SL-30 +12V and ground leads directly to battery -Disconnected serial connection between my SL-30 and EFIS indicator -Connected SL-30 to separate 12V battery sitting on floor of aircraft, disconnected power/ground to GMA-340. Attached ICOM handheld antenna directly to unit (SL-30 completely isolated from aircraft)-reception still has static -Ran ground wire from battery to SL-30 tray -Checked to ensure headseat jacks were isolated from aircraft ground. -Checked the shield connections for tachometer and fuel flow sensor wires I can't think of anything else to try. Again, I'd be happy to hear any suggestions. Thanks. -Jim N312JE Jim "Scooter" McGrew http://www.mit.edu/~jsmcgrew _____ See what's new at AOL.com and ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 07:43:52 PM PST US Subject: RV10-List: TruTrak Pitch servo installation From: "AirMike" I am having a problem with the install of the (what should be easy) TruTrak Pitch servo. The problem is that the Aluminum spacer that they include is too long. I only have about .28" of space between the bellcrank bracket and the MM-3-300 rod end bearing. The TruTrak Pitch servo plans call for a (supplied) .438" spacer in that space. If I put in that thick of a spacer the whole thing would be very cattywhompus and would stress the drive on the servo and the bearing on the bellcrank. (Yes, I did double check to see that I reinstalled the drive wheel properly) If anyone has had the same issue please let me know. Also, as this has been an all day ordeal - calling Zach at Trutrak three times today, I intend to post installation instructions for the servo tomorrow. -------- OSH '08 or Bust Q/B Kit - Doors/windows/uggg Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=142663#142663 ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 08:45:53 PM PST US From: Dave Lammers Subject: Re: RV10-List: Radio Static Help Jim, Are you grounding your mag through a single conductor shielded wire, to the switch, with the ground return (mags off) through the shield, and then back to a ground location on the mag? If not, your mag wire to the switch (with the switch open, ie: mags on) is a great antenna to radiate mag noise into the surroundings. Dave Lammers JSMcGrew@aol.com wrote: > 4 years ago today I placed my order for RV-10 tail kit #40134 as a > birthday present to > myself. Now, 2500 building and 100 flying hours later, I can say it > was a pretty nice gift > and well worth it... unfortunately I haven't got all the bugs worked > out yet: > > I've spent the last few weeks trying to track down a problem with > radio static on my > Garmin SL-30 Nav/Comm. The SL-30 is attached to a Garmin GMA-340 Audio > panel. > The static itself sounds random (i.e. not obviously uniform like I > would expect from an ignition > system), however, it is somehow associated with engine throttle > setting. The > static starts around 2000 RPM and gets progressively worse as throttle > increases. > On takeoff, it is so bad you can not comprehend any received > transmissions. During cruise it appears > to be somehow associated with manifold pressure (i.e. throttle > setting, not RPM). It makes > listening to ATC difficult to impossible. I also think it may be > affecting my radio > transmissions as well, because when I have a hard time comprehending > ATC, they > also have a hard time understanding me. This static appears to be only > affecting > the Comm audio, there is no static on NAV audio reception. I have a > belly mounted > bent whip VHF antenna and a wingtip VOR antenna. My handheld ICOM VHF > radio > does not have any static when used inside the cockpit. > > I have searched various lists for ideas and tried to solve this > problem, but > I have had no success in changing it at all (for better or worse). Any > suggestions for what to try or where to look will be welcome. Below is > a list > of some things I have tried with no luck. > > > General > -Shut off all avionics (except SL-30) and both ignition systems (not > both at the same time) > --So it doesn't appear to be interference from other electronics > > Antenna/Coaxial cable > -Added ferrite signal filters at various locations along comm coax. > -Connected SL-30 to a different comm antenna using a piece of RG-400 > (tried > various routings to antennas) > -Connected SL-30 Comm to VOR antenna (great reception, still static) > --So it doesn't appear to be antenna related > > Power/ground > -Ensured engine grounding cables have good contacts on both ends > -Apparently new Slick Magnetos have internal suppression and do not > need a filter > -Separated SL-30 power/ground leads from bundle to reduce potential > interference from other wires > -Ran SL-30 +12V and ground leads directly to battery > -Disconnected serial connection between my SL-30 and EFIS indicator > -Connected SL-30 to separate 12V battery sitting on floor of aircraft, > disconnected power/ground > to GMA-340. Attached ICOM handheld antenna directly to unit (SL-30 > completely isolated > from aircraft)-reception still has static > -Ran ground wire from battery to SL-30 tray > -Checked to ensure headseat jacks were isolated from aircraft ground. > -Checked the shield connections for tachometer and fuel flow sensor wires > > > I can't think of anything else to try. Again, I'd be happy to hear any > suggestions. > > Thanks. > > -Jim > N312JE > > Jim "Scooter" McGrew > http://www.mit.edu/~jsmcgrew > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > See what's new at AOL.com and > > ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 10:01:16 PM PST US From: linn Walters Subject: Re: RV10-List: Lock sets Take the odd cylinders (and keys) to a locksmith and have them re-keyed to match the others. Haven't a clue how much they'll charge though. A DIY article is at http://www.rd.com/familyhandyman/content/18168/. I just googled 're-key lock' and it was one that showed up. $8.00 for a pin kit ...... but they're aimed at house door locks. Linn Eric_Kallio wrote: > >After several un-productive phone calls with Aircraft Spruce, I am back at square one with lock sets. I am trying to piece together the ignition switch, baggage door lock, and 2 cabin door locks, all keyed the same. Aircraft Spruce says that I have to buy 2 of their ignition/lock sets and then pay a special order fee to have them keyed alike. The total comes to almost $300. While a drop in the bucket in the grand scheme of things, there has to be a better way. Does anyone out there know of another source to get such a package of lock sets? > >Eric Kallio >40518 > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=142547#142547 > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv10-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV10-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv10-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv10-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.