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1. 02:57 AM - List Fund Raiser - What Listers Are Saying... (Matt Dralle)
2. 04:59 AM - Re: Fuel tank leading edge skin match (Sargentclt@cs.com)
3. 05:38 AM - Re: Fuel tank leading edge skin match (David E. Nelson)
4. 10:51 PM - Another flying RV-7 with Dynon and Grand Rapids EFIS (Keith T Uhls)
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| Subject: | List Fund Raiser - What Listers Are Saying... |
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel tank leading edge skin match |
--> RV7-List message posted by: Sargentclt@cs.com
Allan, this is not uncommon. The fix is in the nose of your tank ribs.
they need to be flatten, recessed further rounded or whatever needs to happen to
effectively shorten the overall length of each rib untill the tank skin fits
correctly or has zero gap.
There is no need for straps this will cure it. Good luck
Tad Sargent
Sargentclt(at)CS.com
RV7A
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel tank leading edge skin match |
--> RV7-List message posted by: "David E. Nelson" <david.nelson@pobox.com>
Hi Allen,
Ran into a similar situation with a small gap at the LE of the tank. I also
used Dan's method. I ended up using a strap and then drilled the joint plate
holes to full size. Now, come final assembly, the dimpled holes _should_ help
pull the tank in and line it up nicely. Test fits have shown good fit,
however.
Another thing to consider: When you attach the tank baffle and tank brackets,
don't use too much proseal as that will cause the tank to move forward.
Regards,
/\/elson
Austin, TX
On Sun, 7 Nov 2004, Allen Fulmer wrote:
> --> RV7-List message posted by: "Allen Fulmer" <afulmer@charter.net>
>
> Slow build RV7 wing.
>
> Left wing aligned perfectly.
>
> However, when I set the right fuel tank on the spar (using Dan C's
> methodology for Z bracket drilling) after setting the leading edge, drilling
> the W-408-1R Leading Edge rib and W-423 Joint plate, the tank skin lacks
> about 1/32" meeting the top skin when I pull down as hard as I can (bottom of
> tank skin already clecoed to spar and lines up fine with bottom of leading
> edge skin).
>
> Match is perfect when tank is set not quite on the joint plate (thus Z
> brackets/baffle interface seems correct), but as soon as I set it on the
> joint plate I get the little 1/32" "lifting" of the tank. I know the Orndorf
> tapes show using straps to pull (force!) the tank into position for drilling.
> (Didn't have to do this on left tank.) It just seems the tank will always
> have to be "forced" into position for attachment.
>
> I have removed the joint plate and alignment is perfect so the problem seems
> to be the joint plate but I have studied it and cannot see what is holding
> the tank skin up!
>
> Am I obsessing? Should I just use straps to force it and go on? Or
> persevere until I find the problem and get it to sit correctly in an unforced
> state like the left one did?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Allen Fulmer
> RV7 Wings
> N808AF reserved
>
>
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| Subject: | Another flying RV-7 with Dynon and Grand Rapids EFIS |
--> RV7-List message posted by: Keith T Uhls <keithuhls@juno.com>
Jeff Bordelon took these pics and posted them to his web site. Here is
the link http://www.jeffsrv7a.com/KeithsRV7.htm
As you can see I have both the Grand Rapids and Dynon EFIS systems. I
really like both of them, they both have there place in the panel and
they keep getting better with each software update. If you have any
questions about either one let me know.
Keith Uhls
keithuhls@juno.com
RV-7 N7KU
now flying
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