SECTION 45: CABIN DOORS & TRANSPARENCIES: Difference between revisions
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* The holes in the two door halves don't align, just use the ones that do align, see also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7377429765711392 FB thread] 4/2024. | * The holes in the two door halves don't align, just use the ones that do align, see also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7377429765711392 FB thread] 4/2024. | ||
== 45-06 == | == 45-06 == | ||
* A group of builders are working on a hinge cover, see [https://cad.onshape.com/documents/84d0ba8a64dbd86d8aee8ad1/w/ed92d4e493cd33946f3013d2/e/1d170d74353b23aebd0a0215 OnShape CAD project], check fit using this 1:1 print [[ | * A group of builders are working on a hinge cover, see [https://cad.onshape.com/documents/84d0ba8a64dbd86d8aee8ad1/w/ed92d4e493cd33946f3013d2/e/1d170d74353b23aebd0a0215 OnShape CAD project], check fit using this 1:1 print [[index.php?title=Media:Hinge cover v2.pdf| pdf file]] | ||
* The plans provide instructions for fitting the hinges to the LHS door, and Step 3 provides the positions for the WD-1019-L and WD-1019-R hinges. The plans then instruct the builder to 'repeat this step for the right side door hinges'. Note: the WD-1019-L hinge must be placed <u>Forward</u> side, and the WD-1019-R hinge must be placed <u>Aft</u> side of the doors, <u>not Left and Right</u> as the part naming would suggest.<br>[[File:WD-1019-L-R Hinges.jpg|300px|Cabin door hinge placement]]<br>See also section 4:<br>[[File:Screen_Shot_2024-04-03_at_8.29.19_AM.png|500px]] | * The plans provide instructions for fitting the hinges to the LHS door, and Step 3 provides the positions for the WD-1019-L and WD-1019-R hinges. The plans then instruct the builder to 'repeat this step for the right side door hinges'. Note: the WD-1019-L hinge must be placed <u>Forward</u> side, and the WD-1019-R hinge must be placed <u>Aft</u> side of the doors, <u>not Left and Right</u> as the part naming would suggest.<br>[[File:WD-1019-L-R Hinges.jpg|300px|Cabin door hinge placement]]<br>See also section 4:<br>[[File:Screen_Shot_2024-04-03_at_8.29.19_AM.png|500px]] | ||
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** [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KZYJAW Silpruf @ Amazon] | ** [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KZYJAW Silpruf @ Amazon] | ||
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A336SG-fsiI 5-part instructional video] | ** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A336SG-fsiI 5-part instructional video] | ||
** See also [[: | ** See also [[index.php?title=Media:SilPruf Window instructions.pdf|Dan H's write-up of the above Silpruf Method]] | ||
** See also this [https://glasair-owners.com/glastar-sportsman/how-to-builder-tips-glastar-sportsman/glastar-and-sportsman-window-installation/ Glastar article]. | ** See also this [https://glasair-owners.com/glastar-sportsman/how-to-builder-tips-glastar-sportsman/glastar-and-sportsman-window-installation/ Glastar article]. | ||
** Notes | ** Notes | ||
*** This method requires drilling holes along the edges of the windows. If your inside is in a finished state, this will cause patching / touch-ups after the window installation. | *** This method requires drilling holes along the edges of the windows. If your inside is in a finished state, this will cause patching / touch-ups after the window installation. | ||
*** The video recommends 6 inch sanding discs which aren't readily available. 4 1/2” flap sander disks from Harbor Freight work as well. | *** The video recommends 6 inch sanding discs which aren't readily available. 4 1/2” flap sander disks from Harbor Freight work as well. | ||
* [http://www.westernmarine.com/acrobat/sik%20application%20guide.pdf Sikaflex instructions] | * Sikaflex | ||
** [http://www.westernmarine.com/acrobat/sik%20application%20guide.pdf General Sikaflex instructions] | |||
*** [[SECTION 45:Yannick B's write-up on using Sikaflex for the windows|Yannick B's write-up on using Sikaflex for the windows]] | |||
* A good read on window attachment is this [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=212770 VAF thread] | * A good read on window attachment is this [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=212770 VAF thread] | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6062115380576177 June 2023 FB thread] | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6062115380576177 June 2023 FB thread] | ||
* Be diligent with the window attachment, this VAF thread talks about a window which popped out during flight: [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=212875 this happens] | * Be diligent with the window attachment, this VAF thread talks about a window which popped out during flight: [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=212875 this happens] | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7045514052236300 Feb 2024 FB thread] | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7045514052236300 Feb 2024 FB thread] | ||
== 45-19 == | == 45-19 == | ||
* Windscreen base fairing lay-up<br>[[ | * Windscreen base fairing lay-up<br>[[index.php?title=Media:Windshield to Fuse Transition Steps.pdf|Windshield_to_Fuse_Transition_Steps.pdf]]<br>See also [https://www.vansaircraft.com/faq/canopy-fiberglass-fairing-how-to-video-series/ Van's video for the RV14]. | ||
[[Category:Hints]] | [[index.php?title=Category:Hints]] | ||
Revision as of 07:05, 10 May 2024
Build Instruction Updates
- 03/10/05 45_10.pdf
Check for more recent updates here
General
- Door fit: See this VAF Thread
- Epoxy to use: See this FB Thread 3/2024
45-02
- The holes in the two door halves don't align, just use the ones that do align, see also this FB thread 4/2024.
45-06
- A group of builders are working on a hinge cover, see OnShape CAD project, check fit using this 1:1 print pdf file
- The plans provide instructions for fitting the hinges to the LHS door, and Step 3 provides the positions for the WD-1019-L and WD-1019-R hinges. The plans then instruct the builder to 'repeat this step for the right side door hinges'. Note: the WD-1019-L hinge must be placed Forward side, and the WD-1019-R hinge must be placed Aft side of the doors, not Left and Right as the part naming would suggest.
See also section 4:
45-08
- Silpruf Method
- Silpruf @ Amazon
- 5-part instructional video
- See also Dan H's write-up of the above Silpruf Method
- See also this Glastar article.
- Notes
- This method requires drilling holes along the edges of the windows. If your inside is in a finished state, this will cause patching / touch-ups after the window installation.
- The video recommends 6 inch sanding discs which aren't readily available. 4 1/2” flap sander disks from Harbor Freight work as well.
- Sikaflex
- A good read on window attachment is this VAF thread
- June 2023 FB thread
- Be diligent with the window attachment, this VAF thread talks about a window which popped out during flight: this happens
- Feb 2024 FB thread
45-19
- Windscreen base fairing lay-up
Windshield_to_Fuse_Transition_Steps.pdf
See also Van's video for the RV14.