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| Subject: | Re: Quick Build Fuselage Advice |
I used fiberglass insulation under the forward floor panels. This can be added
via the lightening holes on the aft side of the floor so you don't have to remove
the panel. In the rear seat and baggage compartment I used closed cell foam.
Having said that I am not convinced that it is worth it. For heat insulation
you need to focus on the firewall and tunnel. Most of the noise in the
airplane comes from the air vents, followed by engine. I doubt the floor insulation
does much.
As stated in the earlier response this is the time to figure your electrical routing,
i.e., conduit and big cable runs. Under the floor is a good place for
this, in particular thru the baggage compartment. Don't forget electrical and
antenna runs to the wings which will pass via the center section fuselage. Consider
adding conduit from front to aft of the baggage bulkhead, conduit from
front to each wing opening, and front to the center section (for things like
flap motor, rear seat headphones, and antenna cable).
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Dave Moore
RV-6 flying
RV-10 QB - flying
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| Subject: | Re: Quick Build Fuselage Advice |
I affirm what Dave Moore said...."run lots of the conduit now." Excellent advice.
I also put in an inspection plate (2) for the boarding step WHEN it loosens
(which it will). It is also a good idea to put it in just for corrosion inspections.
There is an excellent and ultra light insulation that I found at OSH.
I also have the heavy - foil backed fiberglass on the cowl and firewall. I never
had the tunnel heat issue. My tunnel is NOT insulated. I found that the fuel
lines are a real pain, so I bought the Bonaco kit - excellent choice and saved
me a lot of swearing. I have nothing but kuddos for the Vans QB kit that was
delivered to me in 2007.
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See you OSH '13
Q/B - flying 3 yrs.
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| Subject: | Re: Quick Build Fuselage Advice |
I seem to recall folks have had trouble with the AN 3 bolts Vans supplies
for steps wearing the hole and loosening. There are three possible
upgrades. Putting inspection plate on baggage floor as mentioned, reaming
the holes up to AN 4 size, and inserting dowel of wood, or milled aluminum
or steel inside the step pipe to prevent the pipe from being distorted by
tightening the bolt(with appropriate anti-corrosive treatment). I have done
the first two items.
On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 9:49 PM, AirMike <Mikeabel@pacbell.net> wrote:
>
> I affirm what Dave Moore said...."run lots of the conduit now." Excellent
> advice. I also put in an inspection plate (2) for the boarding step WHEN it
> loosens (which it will). It is also a good idea to put it in just for
> corrosion inspections. There is an excellent and ultra light insulation
> that I found at OSH. I also have the heavy - foil backed fiberglass on the
> cowl and firewall. I never had the tunnel heat issue. My tunnel is NOT
> insulated. I found that the fuel lines are a real pain, so I bought the
> Bonaco kit - excellent choice and saved me a lot of swearing. I have
> nothing but kuddos for the Vans QB kit that was delivered to me in 2007.
>
> --------
> See you OSH '13
> Q/B - flying 3 yrs.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=402047#402047
>
>
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