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1. 07:31 AM - Re: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. (Steven Anderson)
2. 07:52 AM - Re: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis))
3. 08:46 AM - Re: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. (Dan Checkoway)
4. 05:26 PM - Need a contact number (Daniel Storer)
5. 08:07 PM - Re: Need a contact number (Bill Schlatterer)
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| Subject: | Re: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. |
--> RV7-List message posted by: "Steven Anderson" <s_s_and@hotmail.com>
Dan,
I was curious to ask you about the AD issued by Van's regarding the nut that
holds the fuel tube in place inside the tanks. What are your plans to crack
open your tanks and put a safety wire on the nut that holds the fuel tube in
place. As I remember you have a flop tube but the Ad is for both types of
fuel tube configurations.
Thanks
Steve Anderson
RV 7A finishing
>From: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
>To: <rv7-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way.
>Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 23:12:25 -0800
>
>That elbow pointing aft is gonna point the pitot tubing right at the
>aileron pushrod. Consider moving your pitot tubing run below and aft of
>the foremost lightening hole. There's just not enough room to mess around
>in there near the aileron pushrod. Hear me now and believe me later...
>
>And take RV-8 builders' advice with a huge grain of salt...their wing root
>is more accommodating.
>
>Van's has a Construction FAQ on their site about wiring & pitot run
>locations in the wing.
>
>)_( Dan
>RV-7 N714D
>http://www.rvproject.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Don Hall
> To: rv7-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 6:09 PM
> Subject: RE: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way.
>
>
> Just following up with what I did. I moved the pitot line over. In
>this link you can see where the pitot line terminates offcenter at the
>inboard rib. I got some advice from Mike Stewart to replace the
>terminating fitting with an elbow fitting pointing aft. (On order.)
>Anyway, now the pitot line runs between the tank attach bolts and still
>easily under the bellcrank. Sooooo, it should be much easier for me to get
>the tank on\off as needs arise. For those not on the wings yet, it's
>easier to drill this alternate pitot line hole before assembling the wing.
>
>
>http://donka.net/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=rv7leftwing&id=DSC05510
>
> ( a few more pics show the pitot line from other views.)
>
> enjoy
>
> ******************************************
> Don Hall
> N517DG (registered)
> rv7 almost....fuselage
> http:\\donka.net\rv7project.html
> ******************************************
>
> From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Karl Ahamer
> Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 5:04 PM
> To: rv7-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way.
>
>
> Don,I just bent the pitot line,so it runs in between the
>bolts
>
> Karl Ahamer
>
> 7A fuselage
>
> do not archive
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Hall
> Sent: Thursday, 2 March 2006 6:40 AM
> To: rv7-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way.
>
>
> This seems like it should be a common problem, so I'm curious to hear
>what other have done.
>
>
> I'm about to close up my left wing, and I'm testing just how difficult
>it will be to remove the tank once the wing is closed. The access holes
>make it possible, but it's certainly not an enjoyable task, even in the
>most optimum circumstance of the wing still sitting in the wing stand.
>
>
> Now on the left wing, the pitot line runs straight through the center of
>the spar, about an +-inch aft from the center bolt on every tank attach
>bracket. You can still get the bolt in there, but gimme a freakin' break.
>You can't use a socket wrench over the bolt with the pitot line in the way,
>so you'd be stuck using a simple wrench inside that confined space to
>tighten\loosen that center bolt. Since my installation is fairly standard,
>I'm wondering what others have done to make this easier.
>
>
> I'm thinking of re-running the pitot line about an inch off-center
>toward the top surface of the wing. That way I can still get a socket over
>all 3 bolts on each bracket.
>
>
> Comments appreciated.
>
>
> ******************************************
>
> Don Hall
>
> N517DG (registered)
>
> rv7 wings
>
> http:\\donka.net\rv7project.html
>
> ******************************************
>
>
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| Subject: | fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. |
--> RV7-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Arrrgghhhh...I just seen the safefy notice....OH man I would hate to
have to do this job...Not as much as I would hate to crash the plane
though....And yes I did proseal my inspection plates directly to the
tank...Awww crap!
I know my nuts are on really tight on both my flop tubes.
Bummer!
At least My wings are not on yet.
Frank
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steven
Anderson
Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 7:29 AM
Subject: Re: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way.
--> RV7-List message posted by: "Steven Anderson" <s_s_and@hotmail.com>
Dan,
I was curious to ask you about the AD issued by Van's regarding the nut
that holds the fuel tube in place inside the tanks. What are your plans
to crack open your tanks and put a safety wire on the nut that holds the
fuel tube in place. As I remember you have a flop tube but the Ad is for
both types of fuel tube configurations.
Thanks
Steve Anderson
RV 7A finishing
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| Subject: | Re: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. |
--> RV7-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
Steve,
I do plan to comply with the Mandatory SB at some point when it's
convenient. I had loaned my sealant gun out and I'm getting it back later
this week. When I have a week of planned down time, I'll have at it.
If you follow the VAF Forums, you'll see that several people have checked
theirs and they *were* loose. There is legitimacy to the SB in my opinion.
That said, I think it opens up a huge can of worms. You need to be
*extremely careful* when complying with this SB to make sure you don't
create new and additional problems that you didn't have before. I'll leave
it at that.
)_( Dan
RV-7 N714D
http://www.rvproject.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Anderson" <s_s_and@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 7:29 AM
Subject: Re: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way.
> --> RV7-List message posted by: "Steven Anderson" <s_s_and@hotmail.com>
>
>
> Dan,
> I was curious to ask you about the AD issued by Van's regarding the nut
> that holds the fuel tube in place inside the tanks. What are your plans to
> crack open your tanks and put a safety wire on the nut that holds the fuel
> tube in place. As I remember you have a flop tube but the Ad is for both
> types of fuel tube configurations.
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve Anderson
> RV 7A finishing
>
>>From: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
>>To: <rv7-list@matronics.com>
>>Subject: Re: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way.
>>Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 23:12:25 -0800
>>
>>That elbow pointing aft is gonna point the pitot tubing right at the
>>aileron pushrod. Consider moving your pitot tubing run below and aft of
>>the foremost lightening hole. There's just not enough room to mess around
>>in there near the aileron pushrod. Hear me now and believe me later...
>>
>>And take RV-8 builders' advice with a huge grain of salt...their wing root
>>is more accommodating.
>>
>>Van's has a Construction FAQ on their site about wiring & pitot run
>>locations in the wing.
>>
>>)_( Dan
>>RV-7 N714D
>>http://www.rvproject.com
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Don Hall
>> To: rv7-list@matronics.com
>> Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 6:09 PM
>> Subject: RE: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way.
>>
>>
>> Just following up with what I did. I moved the pitot line over. In
>> this link you can see where the pitot line terminates offcenter at the
>> inboard rib. I got some advice from Mike Stewart to replace the
>> terminating fitting with an elbow fitting pointing aft. (On order.)
>> Anyway, now the pitot line runs between the tank attach bolts and still
>> easily under the bellcrank. Sooooo, it should be much easier for me to
>> get the tank on\off as needs arise. For those not on the wings yet,
>> it's easier to drill this alternate pitot line hole before assembling the
>> wing.
>>
>>
>> http://donka.net/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=rv7leftwing&id=DSC05510
>>
>> ( a few more pics show the pitot line from other views.)
>>
>> enjoy
>>
>> ******************************************
>> Don Hall
>> N517DG (registered)
>> rv7 almost....fuselage
>> http:\\donka.net\rv7project.html
>> ******************************************
>>
>> From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Karl Ahamer
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 5:04 PM
>> To: rv7-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: RE: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way.
>>
>>
>> Don,I just bent the pitot line,so it runs in between the
>> bolts
>>
>> Karl Ahamer
>>
>> 7A fuselage
>>
>> do not archive
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Hall
>> Sent: Thursday, 2 March 2006 6:40 AM
>> To: rv7-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> This seems like it should be a common problem, so I'm curious to hear
>> what other have done.
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm about to close up my left wing, and I'm testing just how difficult
>> it will be to remove the tank once the wing is closed. The access holes
>> make it possible, but it's certainly not an enjoyable task, even in the
>> most optimum circumstance of the wing still sitting in the wing stand.
>>
>>
>>
>> Now on the left wing, the pitot line runs straight through the center
>> of the spar, about an +-inch aft from the center bolt on every tank
>> attach bracket. You can still get the bolt in there, but gimme a
>> freakin' break. You can't use a socket wrench over the bolt with the
>> pitot line in the way, so you'd be stuck using a simple wrench inside
>> that confined space to tighten\loosen that center bolt. Since my
>> installation is fairly standard, I'm wondering what others have done to
>> make this easier.
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm thinking of re-running the pitot line about an inch off-center
>> toward the top surface of the wing. That way I can still get a socket
>> over all 3 bolts on each bracket.
>>
>>
>>
>> Comments appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>> ******************************************
>>
>> Don Hall
>>
>> N517DG (registered)
>>
>> rv7 wings
>>
>> http:\\donka.net\rv7project.html
>>
>> ******************************************
>>
>>
>
>
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>
>
>
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| Subject: | Need a contact number |
Does anyone know Ross Schlotthauer of Experimental Air, Post Falls, ID
http://www.experimentalair.com/index.html , or have you done business with
him? I ordered and paid for two aluminum vents for my RV7A almost a month
ago, and have not been able to make contact with him. I hope nothing bad
has happened.
Regards,
Dan Storer
Finishing kit scheduled to ship 3/13...Oh boy!!!
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| Subject: | Need a contact number |
Dan, I bought a couple of vents from him about a year ago and it seems like
it took a while but they came with no problem. The vents are the best of
the bunch. Keep checking.
Bill S
7a wiring
_____
From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Storer
Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 7:23 PM
Subject: RV7-List: Need a contact number
Does anyone know Ross Schlotthauer of Experimental Air, Post Falls, ID
http://www.experimentalair.com/index.html , or have you done business with
him? I ordered and paid for two aluminum vents for my RV7A almost a month
ago, and have not been able to make contact with him. I hope nothing bad
has happened.
Regards,
Dan Storer
Finishing kit scheduled to ship 3/13...Oh boy!!!
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