---------------------------------------------------------- RV7-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 12/13/06: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:31 PM - Re: static line routing? (Trevor) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:31:47 PM PST US From: "Trevor" Subject: Re: RV7-List: static line routing? Don Watch out using that tooling hole as it might interfere with your canopy latch mechanism. I drilled a 1/4' hole thro the angle near the top and to the side so as to keep the line more or less straight Regards Trevor ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Hall" Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 3:42 AM Subject: RE: RV7-List: static line routing? > > Dangit. I'm nearing the end of fuse construction (or so I tell myself), > and > that's been gnawing at me for a while. I just figured a logical answer > would > avail itself in the directions on the finishing kit... You would think > that > such an obvious glitch would have been addressed after the first 3 rv7's > were built? Oh well. > > So I just looked at the drawings. See dwg 20. There is a tooling hole of > some sort on the 705-E-L/R side doublers, which you can see looking at the > bulkead from the rear. The hole is conveniently located between two > rivets > and just below the thick angle used in tip-ups on that junction. I think > I'm going to drill that hole out for the static line. I don't like the > idea > of drilling through the support angle nearer the tip up latch mechanisms > and > the few rivets on that angle... > > I'm going to wait till after I'm done with the canopy mechanisms before I > commit. Till then, what have other tip-uppers done? > > > ****************************************** > Don Hall > N517DG (registered) > rv7 fuselage > http://rv7.donka.net > ****************************************** > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Greg Vouga > Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 7:26 PM > To: rv7-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV7-List: static line routing? > > > There is an article in the RVator (1st issue, 2006) detailing how and > where > to rout the line through the cabin. The only hole you will need to add is > the one in the F-704 seatback bulkhead. They recommend drilling a hole > under the longeron just big enough to pass the plastic static tubing > through. No bushing is required. If I remember correctly, the other > holes > are already punched in the ribs from Van's. The punched holes are the > correct size for bushings. > > Greg > Raleigh, NC > RV-7 Wiring > > >>From: "LarryRobertHelming" >>To: >>Subject: Re: RV7-List: static line routing? >>Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2006 20:46:50 -0600 >> >>--> >> >>You route that forward just along/below the longerons on the pilot side >>of the plane. There are some holes already opened for you to route the >>line through. Indiana Larry >>----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie England" >> >>To: "RV list" ; >>Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 12:27 PM >>Subject: RV7-List: static line routing? >> >> >>>--> >>> >>>I'm looking for missed details before I start riveting the side skins >>>on the fuselage. One thing I can't find is the path of the static line >>>through the seat back bulkhead (705?) & forward to the instrument panel. >>>The area just under the main longeron looks pretty busy at F705 & I >>>can't find any notes on where the line should be routed after the >>>middle of the baggage compartment. What am I missing? >>> >>>Thanks, >>> >>>Charlie >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> > > _________________________________________________________________ > Share your latest news with your friends with the Windows Live Spaces > friends module. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv7-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV7-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/rv7-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv7-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.