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* 10/05/21 [https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/06_10.pdf 06_10.pdf] | * 10/05/21 [https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/06_10.pdf 06_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] | ||
=== Before You Start === | |||
Special/New Tools/Supplies | |||
* A 3/8" Ratcheting Wrench can be pretty helpful | |||
Modifications to Consider | |||
* Some people decide to put a VOR antenna at the top of the vertical stabilizer. Although possible later it might be best to plan for that during build. | |||
=== Builder Videos === | === Builder Videos === | ||
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuUES4VUCUU 6-6 Step 1-4] | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuUES4VUCUU 6-6 Step 1-4] | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfCN35sLw08 6-6 Step 5-9] | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfCN35sLw08 6-6 Step 5-9] | ||
Minos Pilacoutas: | |||
* [https://youtu.be/Oez-hdJOSHQ Part 1] | |||
* [https://youtu.be/RZAmoNAhORM Part 2] | |||
=== Notes === | |||
*When first putting the nose rib in, don't ram in in there and cleco. Be gentle, and it will probably need to be sanded down. Otherwise you will have "outtie" dents on the leading edge of your skin. | *When first putting the nose rib in, don't ram in in there and cleco. Be gentle, and it will probably need to be sanded down. Otherwise you will have "outtie" dents on the leading edge of your skin. | ||
*These ribs have been sanded a bit and the web was fluted at the tip trying to bring the flanges closer together, but it still wasn't enough. | *These ribs have been sanded a bit and the web was fluted at the tip trying to bring the flanges closer together, but it still wasn't enough. | ||
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* Page 6-5, Figure 2: This may be your first time using AN3 bolts. Be sure to refer to the torque specs in Section 5 and consider adding torque seal as well. Torque specs don't apply to the AN509 machine screws, however. | * Page 6-5, Figure 2: This may be your first time using AN3 bolts. Be sure to refer to the torque specs in Section 5 and consider adding torque seal as well. Torque specs don't apply to the AN509 machine screws, however. | ||
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