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1. 03:53 AM - Rv8 Botched cowl cut (Vincent Himsl)
2. 04:49 AM - Re: Rv8 Botched cowl cut (Mickey Coggins)
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| Subject: | Rv8 Botched cowl cut |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Vincent Himsl" <vhimsl@turbonet.com>
Hello,
I have botched the cutting of my cowl, as in major.
The main area affected is where the top and lower halves meet. Half the
distance from the firewall to the front has a gap 1/2" or so on both sides.
Fortunately, I didn't screw up further by cutting off the front section whee
the plate nuts and screws go.
I intend to rebuild the edges affected (West System Epoxy, Rutan's S cloth)
but do not know if I can get away with this as I will have to mount the
hinges to this rebuilt area.
Would appreciate feedback from any who have faced this, especially those who
have communicated with Van's.
Thanks!
Vince Himsl
RV8 Finish
Moscow, ID USA
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com]
Subject: RV8-List: fuselage issue #1 - Roll bar width vs 804 a tip
separation
--> RV8-List message posted by:
There is a problem in the pre punched dimensions of 804 A/B. When assembled,
the gap may be too wide for positioning the roll bar.
The requirement is that the 887 longerons should be straight between the 807
bulkhead and the firewall weldment. When I did this and put 804 on, I
discovered that the 804A/B cross wise width is too wide by more than =BD=94
which causes the longerons to bend in the horizontal plane substantially
which will prevent the roll bar to be bolted onto the 887 longerons.
The solution I have been recommended is to build on and later, when it is
time to adjust things for the roll bar, to bring in the sides of the cockpit
via a long clamp across the cockpit and then flute the 804A/B webs to absorb
their buckling.
I am currently reassembling things to check whether I should not be doing
the fluting now rather than later.
I have discussed this problem with Van=92s, please feel free to comment.
Mich=E8le Delsol
RV8 Fuselage - SN 81963
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| Subject: | Re: Rv8 Botched cowl cut |
--> RV8-List message posted by: Mickey Coggins <mick-matronics@rv8.ch>
Hi Vince,
Sorry to hear about the problem.
I'm getting close to being able to work on my cowl, so if
you don't mind, I'd appreciate knowing how it happened,
so I can avoid making the same mistake.
Thanks!
Mickey
> I have botched the cutting of my cowl, as in major.
>
> The main area affected is where the top and lower halves meet. Half the
> distance from the firewall to the front has a gap 1/2" or so on both sides.
> Fortunately, I didn't screw up further by cutting off the front section whee
> the plate nuts and screws go.
>
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Mickey Coggins
http://www.rv8.ch/
#82007 Wiring
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