---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 06/14/05: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:46 AM - Re: Not happy with the trailing edges (Roger Ping) 2. 08:58 AM - Re: Not happy with the trailing edges (Gerry Filby) 3. 12:41 PM - U-813D Allen Screw rubbing tire warning (Matthew Brandes) 4. 04:30 PM - Re: Not happy with the trailing edges (robert watson) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:46:01 AM PST US From: "Roger Ping" Subject: RE: RV9-List: Not happy with the trailing edges --> RV9-List message posted by: "Roger Ping" I don't think flight characteristis will be affected but airplane value will be decreased. This is not a corvette, what you have is an aircraft elevator built IAW Vans instructions and acceptable practices and procedures. Unless you're a world renowned expert don't argue with success. My 2 cents for what it's worth....A&P for 29 years. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of D.Munz Subject: RV9-List: Not happy with the trailing edges --> RV9-List message posted by: "D.Munz" <182ppl@comcast.net> My elevator trailing edges are structuraly sound but I dont think they look good. Would it effect flight characteristics a great deal if I used epoxy or the like to fill in the gaps and make the trailing edge and the bottom rivets smooth before painting? ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:58:01 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV9-List: Not happy with the trailing edges From: Gerry Filby --> RV9-List message posted by: Gerry Filby I used T-88 (epoxy) from Aircraft Spruce instead of Pro-Seal in all my trailing edges - you should be fine ... g > > --> RV9-List message posted by: "D.Munz" <182ppl@comcast.net> > > My elevator trailing edges are structuraly sound but I dont > think they look good. Would it effect flight characteristics a > great deal if I used epoxy or the like to fill in the gaps and > make the trailing edge and the bottom rivets smooth before > painting? > > > > > > > -- __g__ ========================================================== Gerry Filby gerf@gerf.com Tel: 415 203 9177 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 12:41:29 PM PST US From: "Matthew Brandes" Subject: RV9-List: U-813D Allen Screw rubbing tire warning 0.00 HTML_NONELEMENT_00_10 BODY: 0% to 10% of HTML elements are non-standard --> RV9-List message posted by: "Matthew Brandes" I was attaching the U-813D forward nose wheel pant brackets last night on the WD-630 nose wheel weldment and noticed that the allen screw came within .032" of actually rubbing on the tire! I emailed Van's and they said to stick a couple more washers on it or grind down the screw. Just something to watch for... a blown tire could lead to bad things happening. Matthew Brandes, Van's RV-9A (Engine/Electrical/Fiberglass) #90569 http://www.n523rv.com EAA Chapter 1329 President EAA Chapter 868 Web Editor ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:30:48 PM PST US From: robert watson Subject: Re: RV9-List: Not happy with the trailing edges --> RV9-List message posted by: robert watson use pro-seal then file squair did that to mine looks great. -----Original Message----- From: "D.Munz" <182ppl@comcast.net> Subject: RV9-List: Not happy with the trailing edges --> RV9-List message posted by: "D.Munz" <182ppl@comcast.net> My elevator trailing edges are structuraly sound but I dont think they look good. Would it effect flight characteristics a great deal if I used epoxy or the like to fill in the gaps and make the trailing edge and the bottom rivets smooth before painting?