https://rv10.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=AmitkulkarniRV10 Community Wiki - User contributions [en]2026-05-01T18:19:44ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.40.1https://rv10.org/index.php?title=SECTION_30:_STEP_INSTALLATION&diff=4425SECTION 30: STEP INSTALLATION2025-10-28T07:21:44Z<p>Amitkulkarni: fixed formatting</p>
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<div>=== Build Instruction Updates ===<br />
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Check for more recent updates [https://www.vansaircraft.com/service-information-and-revisions/?aircraft=rv-10&doctype=revisions-changes&sort=date here]<br />
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=== Hints ===<br />
* Consider installing a pair of "step bushings" (https://www.tcwtech.com/product/rv-10-products/) in your RV-10 steps. Without them, it is likely that over time the bolt holding your step in place will enlarge the hole, and you'll have some movement/play in your step.<br>The instructions say to use a nylon string but something more sturdy is necessary should you need to pull the bushing back.<br>The bushings may require to be buffed to reduce their diameter to fit into the steps.<br>Make sure the step's bolt holes and the open end of the step are properly deburred before inserting the bushing.<br>[[File:2022-06-26 13-22-33.jpg|400px]]<br />
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Alternatively, if you have a 3d printer at home, cable of printing Carbon Fiber, you can use this STL file and print at home: https://www.printables.com/model/1461751-vans-rv10-experimental-airplane-step-insert-for-ri<br />
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These are extremely light, probably less than 0.1 ounce each.<br />
[[File:3D Printed PLA-Carbon Fiber.png|left|thumb|335x335px|3D Printed PLA-Carbon Fiber]]<br />
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=== Notes ===<br />
==== Page 30-2 Step 4 ====<br />
* On some plans, the transparent baggage floor F-1022A-L is not showing as outline (it's of gray color). Please check the pdf of the electronic version.<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2023-12-26 at 10.44.48 AM.png|428x428px]]<br />
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* See this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6869599783161062 FB thread] on how to have the floor in and mark at the same time.<br />
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==== Page 30-3 Step 3 ====<br />
* Consider installing [https://www.airward.com/collections/airward-vans-rv10-kits/products/airward-vans-rv-10-baggage-compartment-access-cover-kit Airward access covers] or [https://store.vansaircraft.com/stall-cover-plate-kit-stall-cover-plate-kit.html Vans 6 x 5 access covers] to be able to reach the step bolts later. This requires drilling the step bolt holes at a 45 degrees angle, so the bolts can come out without touching the baggage floor, see [https://web.archive.org/web/20201011075150/http://www.goodplaneliving.com/starting-the-steps-and-theyre-done/ Good Plane Living Blog at the web archive]. See this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/794208517366916/ FB thread] on the difficulties drilling at an angle.<br />
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[[Category:Hints]]</div>Amitkulkarnihttps://rv10.org/index.php?title=SECTION_30:_STEP_INSTALLATION&diff=4424SECTION 30: STEP INSTALLATION2025-10-28T07:21:00Z<p>Amitkulkarni: Added directions for 3D printing Step stiffener and provided URL for actual file.</p>
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<div>=== Build Instruction Updates ===<br />
* N/A<br />
Check for more recent updates [https://www.vansaircraft.com/service-information-and-revisions/?aircraft=rv-10&doctype=revisions-changes&sort=date here]<br />
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=== Hints ===<br />
* Consider installing a pair of "step bushings" (https://www.tcwtech.com/product/rv-10-products/) in your RV-10 steps. Without them, it is likely that over time the bolt holding your step in place will enlarge the hole, and you'll have some movement/play in your step.<br>The instructions say to use a nylon string but something more sturdy is necessary should you need to pull the bushing back.<br>The bushings may require to be buffed to reduce their diameter to fit into the steps.<br>Make sure the step's bolt holes and the open end of the step are properly deburred before inserting the bushing.<br>[[File:2022-06-26 13-22-33.jpg|400px]]<br />
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Alternatively, if you have a 3d printer at home, cable of printing Carbon Fiber, you can use this STL file and print at home: https://www.printables.com/model/1461751-vans-rv10-experimental-airplane-step-insert-for-ri<br />
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These are extremely light, probably less than 0.1 ounce each.<br />
[[File:3D Printed PLA-Carbon Fiber.png|left|thumb|335x335px|3D Printed PLA-Carbon Fiber]]<br />
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=== Notes ===<br />
==== Page 30-2 Step 4 ====<br />
* On some plans, the transparent baggage floor F-1022A-L is not showing as outline (it's of gray color). Please check the pdf of the electronic version.<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2023-12-26 at 10.44.48 AM.png|428x428px]]<br />
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* See this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6869599783161062 FB thread] on how to have the floor in and mark at the same time.<br />
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==== Page 30-3 Step 3 ====<br />
* Consider installing [https://www.airward.com/collections/airward-vans-rv10-kits/products/airward-vans-rv-10-baggage-compartment-access-cover-kit Airward access covers] or [https://store.vansaircraft.com/stall-cover-plate-kit-stall-cover-plate-kit.html Vans 6 x 5 access covers] to be able to reach the step bolts later. This requires drilling the step bolt holes at a 45 degrees angle, so the bolts can come out without touching the baggage floor, see [https://web.archive.org/web/20201011075150/http://www.goodplaneliving.com/starting-the-steps-and-theyre-done/ Good Plane Living Blog at the web archive]. See this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/794208517366916/ FB thread] on the difficulties drilling at an angle.<br />
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[[Category:Hints]]</div>Amitkulkarnihttps://rv10.org/index.php?title=File:3D_Printed_PLA-Carbon_Fiber.png&diff=4423File:3D Printed PLA-Carbon Fiber.png2025-10-28T07:14:21Z<p>Amitkulkarni: </p>
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