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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:45 am
by freedom
What is the size or commercial part number, of the rod end, in the flap push rod?

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 9:24 am
by freedom
engine mounts, any thoughts if I should go either lord elastomeric or barry?

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:39 am
by freedom
How much should I inflate te fuel tanks (main + aux) to check for any leaks?
Have been recommended 0.2 bars

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:40 am
by TxAgfisher
If I remember correctly, Maule told me 3-5psi.

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:43 am
by freedom
3 psi is 0.2 bars, so it matches. I prefer staying conservative on the low side, rather than hearing them banging. Thanks

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:52 pm
by crbnunit
I used Barry mounts and haven't regretted it yet.

I used a shop vac (a clean one) exhaust to pressurize the tank. I just stuck the hose in the filler tube and slowly added tape until it built pressure. You will start to see the tank expand if you go too far. Get to that point and remove some tape to adjust.

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:56 pm
by freedom
So you just pressurized the tank and look for leaks with I guess some soapy water? EAA in Italy requires me to do a 24hrs hold pressure check.

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 5:49 pm
by VA Maule
A liquid column manometer is an easy and safe way to test the tank.

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 5:55 pm
by maules.com
If the tanks are not in the wing, just fill with gas, as any leaks will leave blue stains, especially if left overnight, then transfer to next tank etc.

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 7:34 pm
by chazdevil
Fuel can leak thru cracks/pinholes water won’t get thru. You can guess how I found this out.

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:16 pm
by crbnunit
Yes, soapy water. Be ever careful about contamination when you put it back in! Good time to replace rubber fuel lines.

Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:57 am
by freedom
Out of 4 tanks only one was leaking, there was an almost invisible crack just under the refilling port, probably the fuel pistol hanging there doesn't make any good to the thin aluminum walls.
I already had it welded.

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Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:24 am
by freedom
could anyone share a picture of the top and bottom part of the wing, at the aileron cable exit? I need to judge how apart from the skim does the cable get at the max deflection. I intend to install a fairing to cover the damaged exit holes and prevent water and dirt to get inside the wing. So I need to know how high it should get without getting in contact with the cable.

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:38 am
by freedom
this what I meant, the fairing is about 1 1/16 high.

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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 3:43 pm
by maules.com
Those holes were holding a piece of phenalic rubbing guide with a slot which the aileron cable goes through. You can measure the horns of the aileron and add clearance for the nicopress, the thimble, and the bolt. The fairing seems like a reasonable idea however you would need to remove it often to assess the condition of the cable.