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SECTION 48: GEAR LEG & WHEEL FAIRINGS (view source)
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==== General ==== | ==== General ==== | ||
* For identifying hinges, see [https://www.vansaircraft.com/faq-technical-builder-items/about-rv-kit-hinges/ Van's hinge FAQ] | * For identifying hinges, see [https://www.vansaircraft.com/faq-technical-builder-items/about-rv-kit-hinges/ Van's hinge FAQ] | ||
=== Before You Start === | |||
Special/New Tools/Supplies | |||
* A [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/rivspacer.php #40 adjustable rivet spacer] is a nice way to make evenly-spaced holes in your gear leg fairings. Not mandatory you can always do it by hand. | |||
* A laser level that can produce both horizontal and vertical laser lines is probably easier than chalk lines and plumb bobs. | |||
* Many people use Tinnerman Washers on their fiberglass components and you may want them on your wheel pant #6 and #8 screws now or one day in the future. You could consider planning around them from the start or just wait until screws start to pull through the fiberglass in the future. | |||
* It's probably the only place you'll need it so you can work around it with a Dremel, but a [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pnpages/12-00947.php 1/4" CS bit] is handy here. | |||
Modifications to Consider | |||
* The plans have you build your own front wheel spacers but you can also buy nice pre-made ones from [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/wheelspacer05-12907.php Aircraft Spruce]. You'll need these regardless of the types of wheels you have on your plane (assuming you are using the standard wheel pants at least). | |||
* Consider making or buying [https://flyboyaccessories.com/products/tug-guards-for-nosewheel-rvs-pair Tug Guards] | |||
* It's easy to do this at any time in the future, but some people like longer bolts for the nose wheel towbar attachment. [https://bogertaviation.com/products/rv10-rv14-tow-pin-kits?_pos=37&_sid=aab4bb427&_ss=r This option] provides a more secure attachment but does stick out past the wheel pants by a little bit. | |||
* Note that you will need to remove your wheel pants every time you want to check your tire pressure or add air to your tires. There are two common modifications to make this easier in the future: | |||
** Create a strategically-placed hole that allows you to unscrew the tire stem cap and check/fill the tire without removing the wheel pants. | |||
** Adding a door in each wheel pant to allow access to the tire stem. | |||
=== Notes === | |||
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