Hangar Flying

To all readers/posters:

For some reason this software no longer makes an automatic
return.   The result is some extremely difficult to read email.

PLEASE get into the habit of hitting return after around 60-70
letters.   Otherwise I just cannot take the time to move your
text from side to side to read it.

Maybe your computer does the automatic return.   PLEASE
have mercy on those of us that do not have that feature.

Of course I could just stop reading  ez.org  

Thank you for your effort everyone.....

Bruce Hughes  

Hi Group

I was not aware of Saber's claim about superior bolts.   If I
had been, I would have ordered from Saber.   I am now using
AN76 bolts from Aircraft Spruce.

Read VERY CAREFULLY the Saber claim of longer treads.   That
feature is VERY important.   I damaged a O-235 by torquing to
the point where the shoulder hit the threads.   One more turn
and the threaded propeller insert started turning on the
propeller flange.   You cannot get the bolt out without a special
tool.   And you cannot put in bolts or torque bolts without a
special tool.   VERY serious problem.

The ONLY way to fix it is to put in an oversize insert.   I do not
have the equipment to do that.  I want to sell the engine as I
now have a O-320.   However NOBODY is going to buy it until
the insert problem is fixed.

It is POSSIBLE to rent a tool for putting in inserts.    I did
that (converting the SAE #1 engine to a SAE #2) before I created
the problem but those were standard sized inserts.   I do not
know if I could have done that with an oversized insert.

BEWARE.    

Bruce Hughes

I forgot to say:

To email to me off line, use:

   bruce@fairpoint.net

Thanks.

Bruce Hughes

Marc:   I asked the same question on Yahoogroups.com  in early in Sept
and this what I got:


-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Tiedown holes
From: "Dave Viglierchio" <drvii@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, September 3, 2007

From:
http://www.cozybuilders.org/ref_info/Canard_Pusher/LongEZ_Plans_Change
sUpdate.html

Oops!  We forgot to include the tie downs in the Long-EZ plans.  
Drill a 3/8" hole through the wings, 13" inboard along the leading
edge, and 9.5" aft of the leading edge.  This will assure that you do
not drill through the shear web, but will be just aft of the shear  web.
 Now flox a piece of aluminum tube into each wing, so that the  tube is
flush with the skins top and bottom.  3/8 O.D. x .049w  
2024T3.  Obtain two AN4 bolts and make up a couple of removable tie
downs as shown.  These can be stored in the centersection spar when  not
in use.

Hi Allen

The CSA information that you need is in this website.   On
the Homepage, click at the 5th item on the left margin.

Terry has old issues; I believe that the price is the same
as a current subscription ($30 for 1 year including the
directory).   I think you can buy individual issues.

A little further down is the Canard Pusher info.   It is no
longer published so that is all the info we will get.

Bruce Hughes  

AGGGGH.     :shock:

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER consider wrapping an exhaust pipe!

You need a metal (SS?)  shield to protect the cowling.

I am NOT an expert; I'll just tell you what happened to me.

I read the info in Aircraft Spruce and Specialty's catalog.
Bought that lie hook, line, and sinker.   Bought the wrap
(now another type is in the catalog but the idea is the same)
and installed it.

After some time (I was just doing taxis at the time) I noticed
that the exhaust nuts were rusting severely.     :shock:
 
Those were the exhaust manifold nuts (STD1410 or 1411, I
forgot which size) specified for Lycoming engines.

I tried to take the nuts off.   Got 6 off with some difficulty.
The last 2 were hopeless.   Rust crumbling off the outside.
Of course, the high temperature of the exhaust gas was
held in the pipe and reflected back to the flange and nuts.

I filed the nuts down on 2 sides until I could get a 5/16" wrench
on the nut.   Turned it 60 degrees.   Filed again.   Turned it
60 degrees.   Turned it and filed the 3rd set.   This filing took hours.
 

I took the wrap off and bought more nuts.   Never believe
what a manufacturer's label says; ask someone who has been
there.

Bruce Hughes    

You will need to post some pictures, give a lot more information,
and tell us where it is located.    

In case one of us is interested, a big part of the expense in buying
will be the cost of transporting from your location.   It may be very
difficult if the distance is far.

You said it is "set up for O-235".   I assume that an engine is NOT
included or is there an engine?   There are different O-235
engines: either conical or dynafocal.   You cannot be set up for both.  

If you are serious about selling, you need to put a LOT more effort
in describing it.

Is it listed somewhere else?   David Orr?   Barnstormers?   ebay?
CSA?   Sport Aviation?

Do you have an N number reserved?   At 90% finished most of
us would have a number.

Frankly, I do not think you are serious.

Bruce Hughes

Hi Whoeveryouare

It is considerate to sign your posts......

I think you installed the wheel pants too soon.   Yes, they look good.
Yes they give you a little more speed.    NO you really don't need
them right now.

Do you belong to the CSA?   There was an article on venting many
years ago.   There is an index where you can look it up.   I am sorry,
I don't know exactly when it was written but I have a copy somewhere.
Find the right date and Terry Schubert can furnish a copy.   Or maybe
I can; filing system is not great.

Bruce Hughes