---------------------------------------------------------- RV10-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 10/06/13: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:31 AM - RV-7 loss -> tail inspections -> spar cracks and loose jam nuts found (Tim Lewis) 2. 08:39 AM - NonStop Aviation air valve for oil cooler. (Chris Hukill) 3. 08:49 PM - Re: NonStop Aviation air valve for oil cooler. (rv10flyer) 4. 09:09 PM - Re: Flatbed Tow Truck To Hangar (Jackm) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:31:25 AM PST US From: Tim Lewis Subject: RV10-List: RV-7 loss -> tail inspections -> spar cracks and loose jam nuts found A thread at VAF discusses the results of empenage inspections after the recent loss of an RV-7. (http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=104551) A couple of spar cracks were found, as were several instances of loose jam nuts on rudder/elevator rod end bearings. Those rod end bearings form the hinge pivot for our elevators and rudders. My understanding: If the jam nut is tight, the spar is held in compression between the rod end bearing's plate nut and jam nut. If the jam nut comes loose, the loads from the rod end bearing transfer to the rudder/elevator spar only through the rivets holding the platenuts to the spar. Not so good. Prompted by this thread, I inspected my RV-10 tail structure. No spar cracks found. But I found that the top rudder rod end bearing jam nut (page 11-7, similar to plans page 11-2) was loose. The torque seal on this nut was (obviously) broken. Tim -- Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA) RV-6A N47TD -- 1104 hrs - sold RV-10 N31TD -- 400 hrs ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:39:44 AM PST US From: "Chris Hukill" Subject: RV10-List: NonStop Aviation air valve for oil cooler. I ordered the air valve back in August, and received an email confirmation and PayPal debit immediately. In the last three months I have repeatedly tried to contact Eric thru email and phone calls, but have never heard back from him. The archives report several other such incidents, but none that have gone on for this long. Pretty crappy way to run a business, even a part time one. Does anyone know if this guy is still around? Does anyone know of another source for a air-valve other than the one Vans sells? Chris Hukill ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:49:20 PM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Re: NonStop Aviation air valve for oil cooler. From: "rv10flyer" I got mine from Avery Tools along with a "few" other tools. http://www.averytools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1503 -------- Wayne G. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=409971#409971 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:09:46 PM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Re: Flatbed Tow Truck To Hangar From: "Jackm" Bill, Two forklift supports was 3 x 5 x .188" Across rear was 4 x 4 x.188" . Slid in each side was 3.5 x 3.5 x188" tube that was welded to 18" of heavy 8" c chan. Center front was 24" 8" c chan. 1" pipe weld on each rear skid for handles and also round support for straps to pull down on landing gear. Flat bar welded for and aft of each tire to gain extra wedge for tires to ride in. When I get it back from paint shop I can send you better pictures and dimensions. It took about a hour to weld up and about $300 of metal but I was not going to chance rolling all that work up a ramp and end up upside down during unload at paint shop. This was quick and secure and can be used by others once we are done with it. Hope this helps and let me know what else you need. -------- Jackm Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=409972#409972 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.