Guys - just to close this thread out. Some three years later I finally changed the landing gear bolts. The results were interesting!
The...
Battson
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That's a good looking cowling right there. Love the aesthetic of those cowl flaps
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I'm sure I am in the minority here, but I've had a decade of trouble free service from our caps - I find them easy to use, once I got them set up correctly...Leave a comment:
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Are you putting lubricant on the O-rings? -
Epoxy glue has never failed me. Just ensure you're gluing to more than paint, make sure it bonds to the metal or fibreglass underneath.Leave a comment:
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Clint has always been so helpful and provides a fantastic product, I really hope everyone continues to support him. -
That sounds more complicated and a lot more fiddly.
Like I said, it works every time
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I think this question / discussion depends a lot on the fuel application (injection vs carb), fuel line plumbing, priming technique (primer vs pumped...Leave a comment:
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Mine is up behind the panel by my left knee. It's only held by clamping force from the attachment bracket, so it has come off before during a "heavy"...Leave a comment:
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This is good advice, and matches with the operational experience we've had....Leave a comment:
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Dimpled holes also cause scratching on the boot cowl paint, if you ever slip when re-installing the cowl (p.s. this happens a lot when working alone)....Leave a comment:
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That area flexes a lot if you have a hard landing (I mean hard) so you need a good bond. It is possible for fabric to come free when that kind of event...Leave a comment:
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That looks like a smart decision. Maybe a little hotter down there, and the usual vibration from the engine being attached to the engine itself, being... -
I like the people at EFII and their products, same for Airflow Performance.
Unless they'll give you a guarantee, then it is your risk - whatever... -
Well - to be clear, their original 2003 instructions - which still appear to be published, say you must install downstream of all pumps. Or were there... -
They literally say "Important! Follow these instructions!"
https://grtavionics.com/media/fuel-flow-EI-FT-60.pdf
Practically all...Last edited by Battson; 06-19-2022, 08:24 PM. -
- Which pump are we talking about, they aren't all rated at 100% duty.
- Great way to wear out your pump more quickly, nothing lasts forever....Last edited by Battson; 06-19-2022, 07:59 PM.Leave a comment:
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I have seen this a lot. Everything you describe above. The first sentence is just par for the course, that'll be what it'll be (as far as I can imagine)....Last edited by Battson; 06-19-2022, 08:03 PM.Leave a comment:
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How much play / oversize are we talking here Nev?...Leave a comment:
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Yeah it's 800 MPa for an 8.8 fastener vs 125 MPa for bronze (general ballpark numbers IIRC). So like 20% as strong as steel....
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