---------------------------------------------------------- RV10-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 01/02/16: 10 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:52 AM - Re: Re: Finishing kit mods (Bill Watson) 2. 08:00 AM - Re: Re: Finishing kit mods (Don McDonald) 3. 08:15 AM - Re: Sign Off (Plummit) 4. 09:49 AM - Re: Re: Finishing kit mods (Jesse Saint) 5. 10:02 AM - Re: Re: Finishing kit mods (Tim Olson) 6. 08:26 PM - Lifting the fuselage to installed wheel covers (Patrick Pulis) 7. 09:12 PM - Re: Lifting the fuselage to installed wheel covers (Bob Leffler) 8. 09:24 PM - Re: Lifting the fuselage to installed wheel covers (Linn Walters) 9. 09:49 PM - Re: Lifting the fuselage to installed wheel covers (Patrick Pulis) 10. 09:53 PM - Re: Lifting the fuselage to installed wheel covers (Patrick Pulis) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:52:56 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Finishing kit mods From: Bill Watson The aftermarket extension was the very first accessory I bought for my '10 back in 1996. It finally flew late in 2011 when I put the pants on after engine break-in. A little over 500 hours and approximately 150 operations off of a grass strip, one of the extension ends stripped and had to be replaced. I like the aftermarket part - it looks good and appropriate to the task. My guess is that the original axle extension works just fine as well though it doesn't quite look up the stresses and strains I imagine the part enduring. Key words here are 'like', 'guess', 'look' and 'imagine'. I don't recall anyone here actually having a bad experience with the original part or design (?). If I were building again I think I'd use the original part and if it failed, replace it with the aftermarket one. On 12/31/2015 5:45 PM, Rob Kermanj wrote: > > I have the original axel extension and fly out of grass strip. 1100+ hours and no issues. > > Do not archive. > > Rob Kermanj > Sent from my iPad > >> On Dec 30, 2015, at 9:49 PM, Bob Turner wrote: >> >> >> IIRC, The stock axle extensions are just cut from hex-cross section stock. They are too small in diameter, the larger diameter after-market replacements are very desirable - I'd say necessary. >> >> -------- >> Bob Turner >> RV-10 QB >> ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:00:27 AM PST US From: Don McDonald Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Finishing kit mods Here's the reason I made the extensions.... I thought the originals were wi mpy.=C2- So after making 1 set for my plane, a friend of mine, with a 10 already flying, stopped by and saw them on my plane.=C2- Thought they loo ked a lot better.... well not 3 weeks later he came by and asked if I could make him a pair because one of his broke.=C2- At that point, I gave him mine and made up a bunch of them.That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. =C2- Really wouldn't want to be 1,000 miles from home with a broken one. Don McDonald From: Bill Watson To: rv10-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, January 2, 2016 8:48 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Finishing kit mods The aftermarket extension was the very first accessory I bought for my '10 back in 1996.=C2- It finally flew late in 2011 when I put the pants o n after engine break-in.=C2- A little over 500 hours and approximately 150 operations off of a grass strip, one of the extension ends stripped and had to be replaced. I like the aftermarket part - it looks good and appropriate to the task.=C2- My guess is that the original axle extension works just fine as well though it doesn't quite look up the stresses and strains I imagine the part enduring.=C2- Key words here are 'like', 'guess', 'look' and 'imagine'.=C2- I don't recall anyone here actually having a bad experienc e with the original part or design (?). If I were building again I think I'd use the original part and if it failed, replace it with the aftermarket one. On 12/31/2015 5:45 PM, Rob Kermanj wrote: > > I have the original axel extension and fly out of grass strip.=C2- 1100 + hours and no issues. > > Do not archive. > > Rob Kermanj > Sent from my iPad > >> On Dec 30, 2015, at 9:49 PM, Bob Turner wrote: >> >> >> IIRC, The stock axle extensions are just cut from hex-cross section stoc k. They are too small in diameter, the larger diameter after-market replace ments are very desirable - I'd say necessary. >> >> -------- >> Bob Turner >> RV-10 QB >> =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- -Matt Dralle, List Admin. S - - =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- -Matt Dralle, List Admin. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:15:24 AM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Re: Sign Off From: "Plummit" Good Job!!!! regards Marc Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=451639#451639 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:49:43 AM PST US From: Jesse Saint Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Finishing kit mods I had the original parts on a plane and one side broke, taking the wheel pant with it. The bolt holding the rod to the axle nut is what broke. I won't use the stock part. If a plane comes into my shop with them, I replace them with the aftermarket parts. Jesse Saint Saint Aviation, Inc. jesse@saintaviation.com C: 352-427-0285 F: 815-377-3694 Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 2, 2016, at 9:48 AM, Bill Watson wrote: > > > The aftermarket extension was the very first accessory I bought for my '10 back in 1996. It finally flew late in 2011 when I put the pants on after engine break-in. A little over 500 hours and approximately 150 operations off of a grass strip, one of the extension ends stripped and had to be replaced. > > I like the aftermarket part - it looks good and appropriate to the task. My guess is that the original axle extension works just fine as well though it doesn't quite look up the stresses and strains I imagine the part enduring. Key words here are 'like', 'guess', 'look' and 'imagine'. I don't recall anyone here actually having a bad experience with the original part or design (?). > > If I were building again I think I'd use the original part and if it failed, replace it with the aftermarket one. > > >> On 12/31/2015 5:45 PM, Rob Kermanj wrote: >> >> I have the original axel extension and fly out of grass strip. 1100+ hours and no issues. >> >> Do not archive. >> >> Rob Kermanj >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Dec 30, 2015, at 9:49 PM, Bob Turner wrote: >>> >>> >>> IIRC, The stock axle extensions are just cut from hex-cross section stock. They are too small in diameter, the larger diameter after-market replacements are very desirable - I'd say necessary. >>> >>> -------- >>> Bob Turner >>> RV-10 QB > > > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:02:44 AM PST US From: Tim Olson Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Finishing kit mods I've heard many stories of them breaking and taking out a wheel fairing in the process. That's how the aftermarket ones came into existence. I would never fly with the stock ones. Bill's story of his breaking is the first I've heard of those breaking. Any others out there? If I'd have known, I'd have sent him my one spare. But now days you can get them from Cleaveland. If those broke, the stock ones wouldn't have made it anywhere near that long. Tim > On Jan 2, 2016, at 11:46 AM, Jesse Saint wrote: > > > I had the original parts on a plane and one side broke, taking the wheel pant with it. The bolt holding the rod to the axle nut is what broke. I won't use the stock part. If a plane comes into my shop with them, I replace them with the aftermarket parts. > > Jesse Saint > Saint Aviation, Inc. > jesse@saintaviation.com > C: 352-427-0285 > F: 815-377-3694 > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 2, 2016, at 9:48 AM, Bill Watson wrote: >> >> >> The aftermarket extension was the very first accessory I bought for my '10 back in 1996. It finally flew late in 2011 when I put the pants on after engine break-in. A little over 500 hours and approximately 150 operations off of a grass strip, one of the extension ends stripped and had to be replaced. >> >> I like the aftermarket part - it looks good and appropriate to the task. My guess is that the original axle extension works just fine as well though it doesn't quite look up the stresses and strains I imagine the part enduring. Key words here are 'like', 'guess', 'look' and 'imagine'. I don't recall anyone here actually having a bad experience with the original part or design (?). >> >> If I were building again I think I'd use the original part and if it failed, replace it with the aftermarket one. >> >> >>> On 12/31/2015 5:45 PM, Rob Kermanj wrote: >>> >>> I have the original axel extension and fly out of grass strip. 1100+ hours and no issues. >>> >>> Do not archive. >>> >>> Rob Kermanj >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>> On Dec 30, 2015, at 9:49 PM, Bob Turner wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> IIRC, The stock axle extensions are just cut from hex-cross section stock. They are too small in diameter, the larger diameter after-market replacements are very desirable - I'd say necessary. >>>> >>>> -------- >>>> Bob Turner >>>> RV-10 QB > > > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:26:26 PM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Lifting the fuselage to installed wheel covers From: Patrick Pulis Happy new year to you all. I would appreciate any recommendations as to how to lift the fuselage off the ground, in order to have the wheels in the flying attitude to enable fitting of the wheel covers? Thank you in anticipation. Warm regards Patrick ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:12:14 PM PST US From: Bob Leffler Subject: Re: RV10-List: Lifting the fuselage to installed wheel covers I used wing jacks. Sent from my iPad > On Jan 2, 2016, at 11:22 PM, Patrick Pulis wrote: > > > Happy new year to you all. > > I would appreciate any recommendations as to how to lift the fuselage off the ground, in order to have the wheels in the flying attitude to enable fitting of the wheel covers? > > Thank you in anticipation. > > Warm regards > > Patrick > > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:24:51 PM PST US Subject: Re: RV10-List: Lifting the fuselage to installed wheel covers From: Linn Walters I borrowed long ram jacks and placed them just inboard of the main gear legs. Far easier to put the wheel pants on without the wings in the way. Linn On 1/2/2016 11:22 PM, Patrick Pulis wrote: > > Happy new year to you all. > > I would appreciate any recommendations as to how to lift the fuselage off the ground, in order to have the wheels in the flying attitude to enable fitting of the wheel covers? > > Thank you in anticipation. > > Warm regards > > Patrick > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:49:50 PM PST US Subject: Re: RV10-List: Lifting the fuselage to installed wheel covers From: Patrick Pulis My wings aren't attached Bob, otherwise a great idea. Warm regards and thanks. Patrick > On 3 Jan 2016, at 15:39, Bob Leffler wrote: > > > I used wing jacks. > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jan 2, 2016, at 11:22 PM, Patrick Pulis wrote: >> >> >> Happy new year to you all. >> >> I would appreciate any recommendations as to how to lift the fuselage off the ground, in order to have the wheels in the flying attitude to enable fitting of the wheel covers? >> >> Thank you in anticipation. >> >> Warm regards >> >> Patrick > > > > > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 09:53:09 PM PST US Subject: Re: RV10-List: Lifting the fuselage to installed wheel covers From: Patrick Pulis Linn I was thinking of doing that and placing some 3/4" plywood under the fuse for support. Warm regards. Patrick > On 3 Jan 2016, at 15:51, Linn Walters wrote: > > > I borrowed long ram jacks and placed them just inboard of the main gear legs. Far easier to put the wheel pants on without the wings in the way. > Linn > >> On 1/2/2016 11:22 PM, Patrick Pulis wrote: >> >> Happy new year to you all. >> >> I would appreciate any recommendations as to how to lift the fuselage off the ground, in order to have the wheels in the flying attitude to enable fitting of the wheel covers? >> >> Thank you in anticipation. >> >> Warm regards >> >> Patrick > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.