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1. 09:55 AM - "Jesus Bolt" list? (Ed Kranz)
2. 12:38 PM - Re: "Jesus Bolt" list? (Linn Walters)
3. 07:25 PM - Re: "Jesus Bolt" list? (Don McDonald)
4. 08:41 PM - Re: "Jesus Bolt" list? (Kelly McMullen)
5. 08:53 PM - Re: "Jesus Bolt" list? (Kelly McMullen)
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| Subject: | "Jesus Bolt" list? |
Hey Everyone.
I'm getting towards the end of the build, and I've started thinking of the
final inspections. Has anyone compiled a list of the so called "Jesus
Bolts" that are flight critical single points of failure? Like the nuts and
bolts that connect the ball end joints on the elevator pushrods? I was just
rereading about the -10 that lost elevator control while landing and
smashed up the nose pretty badly... due to either losing or never having a
nut on one of these bolts.
It would be great to have a piece of paper to use as a checklist while
doing those final inspections before first flight, the extensive
inspections during phase 1, and continuing yearly inspections.
If no one has a specific list, I'd be happy to create an online spreadsheet
that we all could contribute too.
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| Subject: | Re: "Jesus Bolt" list? |
You're farther along than I am .... I have another year (been saying
that for 4 months now) to build, and can't answer your question.
However, in lieu of a 'Jesus bolt list', I've been making sure that
every fastener necessary for safe flight has yellow torque seal visible
before I close up that area. My 'list' includes nuts/bolts, B nuts,
cotter pins and safety wire. The torque seal goes on right after I've
tightened the fastener ..... and if the torque seal is missing (because
I messed up) the fastener gets re-tightened, not just checked off
because 'I know it got tightened'.
Great idea though ..... sorry I can't contribute to a 'list'.
Linn
On 1/16/2015 12:53 PM, Ed Kranz wrote:
> Hey Everyone.
>
> I'm getting towards the end of the build, and I've started thinking of
> the final inspections. Has anyone compiled a list of the so called
> "Jesus Bolts" that are flight critical single points of failure? Like
> the nuts and bolts that connect the ball end joints on the elevator
> pushrods? I was just rereading about the -10 that lost elevator
> control while landing and smashed up the nose pretty badly... due to
> either losing or never having a nut on one of these bolts.
>
> It would be great to have a piece of paper to use as a checklist while
> doing those final inspections before first flight, the extensive
> inspections during phase 1, and continuing yearly inspections.
>
> If no one has a specific list, I'd be happy to create an online
> spreadsheet that we all could contribute too.
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>
>
> *
>
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| Subject: | Re: "Jesus Bolt" list? |
I think the absolute best way is to host an RVator club meeting and have ev
eryone take a close look.=C2- Many eyes are better than a few.=C2- Does
n't really matter how far along you are. I hosted at least 2.
Don McDonald
From: Ed Kranz <ed.kranz@gmail.com>
To: rv10-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 11:53 AM
Subject: RV10-List: "Jesus Bolt" list?
Hey Everyone.
I'm getting towards the end of the build, and I've started thinking of the
final inspections. Has anyone compiled a list of the so called "Jesus Bolts
" that are flight critical single points of failure? Like the nuts and bolt
s that connect the ball end joints on the elevator pushrods? I was just rer
eading about the -10 that lost elevator control while landing and smashed u
p the nose pretty badly... due to either losing or never having a nut on on
e of these bolts.
It would be great to have a piece of paper to use as a checklist while doin
g those final inspections before first flight, the extensive inspections du
ring phase 1, and continuing yearly inspections.
If no one has a specific list, I'd be happy to create an online spreadsheet
that we all could contribute too.=C2-
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| Subject: | Re: "Jesus Bolt" list? |
You can pretty well imagine the critical ones. All that attach flight
controls and connect the individual pieces. The wing attach bolts. The
vertical and horizontal stab bolts. The engine mounts and mount attach
bolts. All of the gear attach bolts. Axle nuts. Any trim and autopilot
servo attachments.
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* Ed Kranz <ed.kranz@gmail.com>
> *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com
> *Sent:* Friday, January 16, 2015 11:53 AM
> *Subject:* RV10-List: "Jesus Bolt" list?
>
> Hey Everyone.
>
> I'm getting towards the end of the build, and I've started thinking of
> the final inspections. Has anyone compiled a list of the so called
> "Jesus Bolts" that are flight critical single points of failure? Like
> the nuts and bolts that connect the ball end joints on the elevator
> pushrods? I was just rereading about the -10 that lost elevator
> control while landing and smashed up the nose pretty badly... due to
> either losing or never having a nut on one of these bolts.
>
> It would be great to have a piece of paper to use as a checklist while
> doing those final inspections before first flight, the extensive
> inspections during phase 1, and continuing yearly inspections.
>
> If no one has a specific list, I'd be happy to create an online
> spreadsheet that we all could contribute too.
> *
>
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> p://www.homebuilthelp.com/">www.homebuilthelp.com
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> ronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List
> matronics.com/">http://forums.matronics.com
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| Subject: | Re: "Jesus Bolt" list? |
Add the throttle, mixture, and prop control attach bolts.
On 1/16/2015 9:37 PM, Kelly McMullen wrote:
>
> You can pretty well imagine the critical ones. All that attach flight
> controls and connect the individual pieces. The wing attach bolts. The
> vertical and horizontal stab bolts. The engine mounts and mount attach
> bolts. All of the gear attach bolts. Axle nuts. Any trim and autopilot
> servo attachments.
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> *From:* Ed Kranz <ed.kranz@gmail.com>
>> *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com
>> *Sent:* Friday, January 16, 2015 11:53 AM
>> *Subject:* RV10-List: "Jesus Bolt" list?
>>
>> Hey Everyone.
>>
>> I'm getting towards the end of the build, and I've started thinking
>> of the final inspections. Has anyone compiled a list of the so called
>> "Jesus Bolts" that are flight critical single points of failure? Like
>> the nuts and bolts that connect the ball end joints on the elevator
>> pushrods? I was just rereading about the -10 that lost elevator
>> control while landing and smashed up the nose pretty badly... due to
>> either losing or never having a nut on one of these bolts.
>>
>> It would be great to have a piece of paper to use as a checklist
>> while doing those final inspections before first flight, the
>> extensive inspections during phase 1, and continuing yearly inspections.
>>
>> If no one has a specific list, I'd be happy to create an online
>> spreadsheet that we all could contribute too.
>> *
>>
>> ://www.aeroelectric.com/">www.aeroelectric.com
>> ref="http://www.buildersbooks.com/">www.buildersbooks.com
>> p://www.homebuilthelp.com/">www.homebuilthelp.com
>> tp://www.mypilotstore.com/">www.mypilotstore.com
>> ttp://www.mrrace.com/">www.mrrace.com
>> ronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
>> ronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List
>>
>> matronics.com/">http://forums.matronics.com
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