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* 10/05/21 [https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10_10.pdf 10_10.pdf] | * 10/05/21 [https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10_10.pdf 10_10.pdf] | ||
Check for more recent updates [https://www.vansaircraft.com/service-information-and-revisions/?aircraft=rv-10&doctype=revisions-changes&sort=date here] | Check for more recent updates [https://www.vansaircraft.com/service-information-and-revisions/?aircraft=rv-10&doctype=revisions-changes&sort=date here] | ||
=== Modifications === | |||
This is the first step in the build process where you may want to start thinking ahead about modifications which may be easier to do during this section rather than later. Not everything in this list is required, it is not comprehensive, and it is not impossible to do later. | |||
* 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 | |||
* NACA vent controller (Aerosport) | |||
* Battery charging connectors or ground power connector outlets | |||
* 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. | |||
* Autopilot pitch and yaw servo brackets | |||
* Mounting bracket for your magnetometer if you plan to install in the tailcone | |||
* Mounting bracket for your ELT | |||
* Mounting bracket for any other avionics that you want in the tailcone | |||
* VOR antenna if desired under the tailcone | |||
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Step 2 -- before Cleco'ing the aft top skin, check out the last step of this section -- Page 10-24 Step 3. | Step 2 -- before Cleco'ing and riveting the aft top skin, check out the last step of this section -- 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. | ||
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. | ||