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* One or two static ports for your pitot-static system | * One or two static ports for your pitot-static system | ||
* Additional NACA vents if you plan to install an overhead console (Aerosport) with air vents | * Additional NACA vents if you plan to install an overhead console (Aerosport) with air vents. Additional NACA vents aren't needed if you want AC-only air coming out of the overhead console vents. | ||
* NACA vent controller (Aerosport) | * NACA vent controller (Aerosport). Not needed if you want AC-only air coming out of the overhead console vents. | ||
* Battery charging connectors or ground power connector outlets | * Battery charging connectors or ground power connector outlets | ||
* Battery vents if installing a battery with vents | * Battery vents if installing a battery with vents | ||
* Modifications to the battery tray if you plan to install alternate contactor(s), a battery bus, etc. | * Modifications to the battery tray if you plan to install alternate contactor(s), a battery bus, etc. | ||
* Autopilot pitch and yaw servo brackets | * Autopilot pitch and yaw servo brackets | ||
** If you intend on installing a yaw damper as part of your autopilot package, you are encouraged to think about the mounting hardware for it while you are building the tailcone, as access is much easier NOW than later. See this page for more details: | ** If you intend on installing a yaw damper as part of your autopilot package, you are encouraged to think about the mounting hardware for it while you are building the tailcone, as access is much easier NOW than later. See this page for more details: [[Yaw_Damper_Servo]] | ||
* Mounting bracket for your magnetometer if you plan to install in the tailcone | * Mounting bracket for your magnetometer if you plan to install in the tailcone | ||
** [https://www.steinair.com/product/gmu-11-fuselage-mount/ GMU11 top of tailcone] | ** [https://www.steinair.com/product/gmu-11-fuselage-mount/ GMU11 top of tailcone] | ||
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==== Page 10-13 ==== | ==== Page 10-13 ==== | ||
There is a service bulletin (https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sb18-03-30.pdf ) for the elevator stop (F-1012D). As mentioned in this YouTube build video (https://youtu.be/g5ONB4e28TI ), Van's did send the required material to create the new part with the rest of the kit (subkit #5), but did not update the plans to reflect the service bulletin. | There is a service bulletin (https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sb18-03-30.pdf ) for the elevator stop (F-1012D). As mentioned in this YouTube build video (https://youtu.be/g5ONB4e28TI ), Van's did send the required material to create the new part with the rest of the kit (subkit #5), but did not update the plans to reflect the service bulletin. | ||
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See this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/9146740468780304/ FB thread] on potential edge distance issues with the shoulder harness mounting holes. | |||
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* Consider Page 10-23, Steps 3-5; it will be slightly easier without the skin in the way | * Consider Page 10-23, Steps 3-5; it will be slightly easier without the skin in the way | ||
* If installing an autopilot yaw servo, consider prepping and riveting that support bracket after completing Page 10-23 Step 5. | * If installing an autopilot yaw servo, consider prepping and riveting that support bracket after completing Page 10-23 Step 5. | ||
* Consider Page 10-24 Step 3; If you can safely install the F-636 brackets with the associated nuts and bolts before this step it will save you the hassle of climbing into the tailcone later. | * Consider Page 10-24 Step 3; If you can safely install the F-636 brackets with the associated nuts and bolts before this step it will save you the hassle of climbing into the tailcone later. Note: one of the 3 bolts (the one right in front of a rivet) will be in the way when bucking rivets for attaching the top skin. | ||
* If you already have your finishing kit, consider attaching the rear end of the rear seatbelt cable before riveting the tailcone skins. | |||
Step 4 - Check whether the AN3-5A bolts to hold down the Bell Crank Angles are in fact the proper bolts. Builders are reporting that those are too long. Note: In general, no more than 3 washers can be stacked to compensate for too long bolts. | Step 4 - Check whether the AN3-5A bolts to hold down the Bell Crank Angles are in fact the proper bolts. Builders are reporting that those are too long. Note: In general, no more than 3 washers can be stacked to compensate for too long bolts. | ||
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Step 5 - This is the ideal time to prep and temporarily install the autopilot pitch and/or yaw servo brackets. The entire F-1035 top plate needs to come off later when you thread in the two push-rods through this opening. Don't mount the servos yet, just the pitch/yaw damper servo brackets. | Step 5 - This is the ideal time to prep and temporarily install the autopilot pitch and/or yaw servo brackets. The entire F-1035 top plate needs to come off later when you thread in the two push-rods through this opening. Don't mount the servos yet, just the pitch/yaw damper servo brackets. | ||
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