---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 12/29/02: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:45 AM - Re: Drain Valves (Thomas J Lutgring) 2. 09:12 AM - Re: Drain Valves (Gene) 3. 11:45 AM - Re: Drain Valves (Gary) 4. 02:57 PM - Slider canopy (Roy Taylor) 5. 03:09 PM - (Dr. Leathers) 6. 03:12 PM - Re: (Glenn Brasch) 7. 04:54 PM - Re: (Haywire) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:45:28 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV9-List: Drain Valves From: Thomas J Lutgring --> RV9-List message posted by: Thomas J Lutgring Steve, these drain valves come up every few months it seems. Mine were the same way, I used the NPT tap to bring them in a little deeper. I think the key is to just turn the tap a little and keep checking the progress with the drain valve to ensure you don't go to deep. I did look at Vans demonstrators at Oshkosh this last summer and the drain valves on both the RV-9 and RV-7 were installed as is, hanging out in the breeze. I just could not see leaving them that way. If you don't have the tap Sears sells it as an individual item, about $5.00. good luck, Tom RV-9A, wings almost finished, fuselage inventoried, Ohio ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:12:31 AM PST US From: "Gene" Subject: Re: RV9-List: Drain Valves --> RV9-List message posted by: "Gene" Steve et all , I have two of the 1/8-27 npt taps. I would be willing to loan for the price of return postage. They weigh about 1 once ea. If interested send you name and address to my e-mail: gene@nvairacaft.com and I will send one right out. Gene N57RV (res.) ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:45:25 AM PST US From: "Gary" Subject: Re: RV9-List: Drain Valves --> RV9-List message posted by: "Gary" One thing that hasn't been mentioned is that the further the drains protrude into the tank, the more residue it will leave in there when you drain. I agree that three threads is not enough, though. Gary --> RV9-List message posted by: Thomas J Lutgring Steve, these drain valves come up every few months it seems. Mine were the same way, I used the NPT tap to bring them in a little deeper. I think the key is to just turn the tap a little and keep checking the progress with the drain valve to ensure you don't go to deep. I did look at Vans demonstrators at Oshkosh this last summer and the drain valves on both the RV-9 and RV-7 were installed as is, hanging out in the breeze. I just could not see leaving them that way. If you don't have the tap Sears sells it as an individual item, about $5.00. good luck, Tom RV-9A, wings almost finished, fuselage inventoried, Ohio --- Version: 6.0.431 / Virus Database: 242 - Release Date: 12/23/02 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 02:57:24 PM PST US From: "Roy Taylor" Subject: RV9-List: Slider canopy --> RV9-List message posted by: "Roy Taylor" Should I prime and paint the rear canopy slider bar or will it bind the slider block or get rubbed off anyway?...just a small point, but you keep answering my more fundamental questions just before I get there! Roy. Somerset U.K. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 03:09:00 PM PST US From: "Dr. Leathers" Subject: RV9-List: --> RV9-List message posted by: "Dr. Leathers" I understand that the RV9 is considered a non-aerobatic aircraft. Does this mean that even a simple roll would be dangerous or ill-advised? Do not archive ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 03:12:30 PM PST US From: "Glenn Brasch" Subject: Re: RV9-List: --> RV9-List message posted by: "Glenn Brasch" Dangerous, no. Ill-advised, yes. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. Leathers" Subject: RV9-List: > --> RV9-List message posted by: "Dr. Leathers" > > I understand that the RV9 is considered a non-aerobatic aircraft. Does this mean that even a simple roll would be dangerous or ill-advised? > > Do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 04:54:14 PM PST US From: "Haywire" Subject: RE: RV9-List: --> RV9-List message posted by: "Haywire" I guess that depends who you talk to. A C-150 isn't supposed to do alot of the things that I know it does just fine. S. Todd Bartrim Turbo 13B rotary powered RV-9endurance (FWF) C-FSTB http://www3.telus.net/haywire/RV-9/C-FSTB.htm "If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got." > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Dr. Leathers > Sent: December 29, 2002 3:12 PM > To: rv9-list@matronics.com > Subject: RV9-List: > > > --> RV9-List message posted by: "Dr. Leathers" > > I understand that the RV9 is considered a non-aerobatic aircraft. > Does this mean that even a simple roll would be dangerous or ill-advised? > > Do not archive > > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Version: 6.0.434 / Virus Database: 243 - Release Date: 25/12/02 > ---