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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] | |||
=== Hints === | |||
* 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]] | |||
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* 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]] | |||
* 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. | |||
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* 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. | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:49, 26 September 2025
Build Instruction Updates
- N/A
Check for more recent updates here
Hints
- 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.
The instructions say to use a nylon string but something more sturdy is necessary should you need to pull the bushing back.
The bushings may require to be buffed to reduce their diameter to fit into the steps.
Make sure the step's bolt holes and the open end of the step are properly deburred before inserting the bushing.
Notes
Page 30-2 Step 4
- 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.
- See this FB thread on how to have the floor in and mark at the same time.
Page 30-3 Step 3
- Consider installing Airward access covers or 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 Good Plane Living Blog at the web archive. See this FB thread on the difficulties drilling at an angle.