View source for SECTION 33: BAGGAGE AREA

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=== Before You Start ===
Modifications to Consider

* If you intend to place antennas under the rear seats, it will be handy to have access panels/covers installed.
* Some people add in-floor storage compartments in the baggage area. Build your own or [https://fairings-etc.com/products/rv10-in-floor-storage-container-kit?_pos=2&_sid=05d9b4dfb&_ss=r use a kit].
* Many people put access panels for future access to the step bolts (see below)

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* The baggage floor F-1022A L and R do not have access panels for the bolt in the steel step.  In order to get the bolt out we custom fabricated an access panel.  See image.  It's about 5x5".  There is an after market kit made by www.airward.com  however it doesn't allow you to remove the bolt if you ever have to replace the step.  
* Link to 3rd party access panel:  https://www.airward.com/products/airward-vans-rv-10-baggage-compartment-access-cover-kit?_pos=6&_sid=91a4e7e15&_ss=r
* For step-access panels, another option to consider is ordering from Van's the VA-195C, VA-195D, and K1100-06 nutplates as it can be used for this purpose.
* '''Caution''': when installing step-access panels, look ahead to make sure the F-1080 (last page of section 33) and F-1081 (last page of section 34) won't conflict with your access panel installations.
* Also some RV10 owners put a RING tie down in this corner to connect a strap for securing baggage compartment stuff.  The ring is in this same area.  More pictures after I install the ring assembly.
* My custom fabricated version:  [[File:RV10 baggage floor access panel1.jpg|left|thumb|400x400px]]

















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* The F-1026 Lower Baggage Door Seal Channel needs bending so the two flanges are parallel and fit flush on a surface. Look into the top opening to make sure the rear flange sits flush on the F-1006A bulkhead.
* Step 1 The remark regarding already done on QB kits not correct.  F-10100A shim needs to be cut out, de burred and installed on a previous step Page 32-5 Step 15.  The shim is necessary to allow the door to close flush.

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* Step 1-4 say "Standard Kit" only, but needs completion on quick build kits as well
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* Step 1: Reminder: the center two nutplates on the rear flange are MS21051-L08 (asymmetric, the two rivets are on the same side).
* Step 2: The most forward 426AD3-3.5 rivet can only be done with the back-riveting technique. Consider getting a [https://www.cleavelandtool.com/products/back-rivet-set-12 long back rivet set].
* Step 3: The AN426AD3-4.5 rivets that attach the F-1026 Lower Baggage Door Seal Channel are too short, consider using longer ones. The rivets are hard to buck but you can insert a [https://www.cleavelandtool.com/products/tungsten-bucking-bar-41 5/8" x 1" x 4" (long, slim) tungsten bar] with the angled end towards the rivet.

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Note: "left" is referring to airplane's direction of flight, not looking at the corrugated bulkhead as you close out the tailcone
* Step 7: about 15 x 5/32 black clecos (for #8 screw holes) are needed, e.g. part no #20-103 at [https://www.panamericantool.com/cleco-fasteners/cleco-fasteners-p-series.html Pan American Tools].

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* Step 4: If you are going to install the Aerosport Overhead Console, you can skip match-drilling the top center two holes in the F-1006E Upper Baggage Bulkhead Corrugation, and of course you won't need to install nutplates later.

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* Step 4: The F-6114B Wear Blocks are included in the kit as PS UHMW 125x1/2x2. Likewise, the F-6114C Wear Blocks are included in the kit as PS UHMW 125x1x2.
* A plate nut drill jig comes in handy for adding the two 3/32 holes on each side of the match drilled #19 screw hole. E.g. [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pnpages/12-03042.php at Aircraft Spruce] 

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