---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 06/20/05: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:24 AM - Bad instructions for nosewheel pant construction (Matthew Brandes) 2. 07:34 PM - Re: Bad instructions for nosewheel pant construction (Sargentclt@cs.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:24:43 AM PST US From: "Matthew Brandes" "'DellAngelo, Scott M'" , "'Brian Meyette'" Subject: RV9-List: Bad instructions for nosewheel pant construction --> RV9-List message posted by: "Matthew Brandes" I've recently been working on the wheelpants and finally managed to finish them this past weekend besides sanding/finishing them. I ran into a problem with the nosehweel that I thought I'd pass along. (Long winded...) We all know how bad the instructions get by the time you get to the fuselage. For some reason, I decided to follow the instructions when constructing the nosewheel pant. The instructions note that there are 'dimples' in the back half of the pant that mark the axle bolt centerline. You drill these two dimples out to 3/8" and then attached the U-813 bracket. So I checked my pant and sure enough, there were two small dimples. So I blindly make the aft wheel pant and get it mounted on the nose. Then I start trying to fit the front cap, only to run into problems. No matter how I positioned the wheel pant, it would rub on something. Either the WD-631 stop or the nose fork itself. Dag nabbit! I looked at the plans and looked at my wheel pant and it seemed like it was positioned correctly for the most part.. but it was lopsided a bit and appeared to be a bit too far aft. I fired off an email to Van's (no reply yet) and also to Jerry T. who I knew had recently done his. His reply: "Use the dimensions on the print, not any 'dimples' you may have found. I had the same problem until I checked the print dimensions." So I looked at the plans and noted the 16" dimension from the aft edge to the center of the axle bolt hole. Mine measured about 16 1/4" and the height of the holes along the side were about 1/8" different, causing the lopsided look. Since a new wheel pant would be $100, I attempted and successfully patched all the holes I made and drilled new ones using the plan dimensions. They came about better this time. Although I still think the aft half could have come forward more since I was not able to get the 6 13/16" dimension for the height of the aft end without it rubbing. I had to push it down farther. So be warned.... don't follow the instructions in this area. Matthew Brandes, Van's RV-9A (Finish Kit) #90569 http://www.n523rv.com EAA Chapter 1329 President EAA Chapter 868 Web Editor ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:34:55 PM PST US From: Sargentclt@cs.com Subject: Re: RV9-List: Bad instructions for nosewheel pant construction --> RV9-List message posted by: Sargentclt@cs.com Great news I had the same issue on my 7A. When all is said and done you may need a new ring clamp to hold the leg fairing in place. I get a gentle rub at full turn of the wheel. I also noticed the clamp is visible so I made a fairing on the from cap to hide it. Wait till you get to the baffle install. These plans are written in crayon. Tad Sargent Sargentclt(at)CS.com RV7A