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=== Hints === | === 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]] | * 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]] | ||
Alternatively, if you have a 3d printer at home, cable of printing Carbon Fiber, you can use this STL file and print at home: https://www.printables.com/model/1461751-vans-rv10-experimental-airplane-step-insert-for-ri | |||
These are extremely light, probably less than 0.1 ounce each. | |||
[[File:3D Printed PLA-Carbon Fiber.png|left|thumb|335x335px|3D Printed PLA-Carbon Fiber]] | |||
=== Notes === | === Notes === | ||
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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 [http://www.goodplaneliving.com/ | * 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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