Original Posted By: "Dick Navratil"
There is one thing I'm ever so grateful to Corky for installing in 41CC- an access cover to allow access into the tailcone from underneath. Laying on a typical automotive creeper, with this cover removed I have full, complete, and ready access to the elevator bellcrank assembly and all the cables running aft of the pilot's seat. It even turns out to be the exactly correct distance for my bifocals to focus on the assembly without me having to move my head up and down to focus to adjust the turnbuckles and safety them ;o) I really don't see how you can do without this, other than fully assembling the bellcrank assembly and attaching control cables to it prior to covering the aft fuselage.The one Corky made for 41CC is just a flat piece of aluminum about 16" square, attached to the underside framing members with PK screws. Pictures on request.Gee, it never occurred to me that if this access cover hadn't been installed, getting back into the tailcone to re-rig the elevator control cables could leave me feeling like the morning after my wedding night like it did Harvey. I think I'd give the price of my last colonoscopy to feel like that again ;o)Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: tailcone access
RE: Pietenpol-List: tailcone access
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Oscar,Please send photos, I don't want to stand on my head for this process or totear a hole in the fabric, when I have some.RobThey that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safetydeserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin-----Original Message-----
Oscar,Please send photos, I don't want to stand on my head for this process or totear a hole in the fabric, when I have some.RobThey that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safetydeserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin-----Original Message-----
RE: Pietenpol-List: tailcone access
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Pietenpol-List: tailcone access
Original Posted By: "Oscar Zuniga"
I've posted two pictures of the tailcone access on 41CC. They are the first two pictures at http://www.flysquirrel.net/piets/repair ... .htmlOscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________
I've posted two pictures of the tailcone access on 41CC. They are the first two pictures at http://www.flysquirrel.net/piets/repair ... .htmlOscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________
RE: Pietenpol-List: she bangs-!
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After having fallen silent 541 days ago, the mighty A65-8 engine on the nose of NX41CC has once again roared to life! Pictures (none of the engine running though) at http://www.flysquirrel.net/piets/engine/engine.html .After reinstalling the overhauled tailwheel unit and the new harness for the left mag, I rechecked prop tracking and prop bolt torque and went over everything one more time. I had added yellow tips to the prop for increased visibility of the prop while running, and I put the fire extinguisher at the ready, tied the tail and chocked the mains, temporarily installed the fuel tank and put in four gallons of gas.I pulled it through a dozen or so blades with the mags off, then turned on the fuel and mags and gave it a go. The engine putt-putted after a few pulls and then it flooded so I killed the mags and pulled the prop through backwards, cut off the fuel, and tried it again... this time it ran but a bit rough and obviously rich. The very best news is that the oil pressure only took a few seconds to come up. I was worried about it being able to prime and pump after sitting so long, but the pressure came right up to 30-35 psi and did well. I wasn't able to test the carb heat because after a mag check, I quickly found out why the engine was running rich and rough... the right mag (old "lunch box") was completely dead. I have miswired the P-lead wire from the right mag to the ignition switch, so I need to correct that. I ran the engine for about five minutes and the amazing thing is that it started so easily and ran so well on only one mag. Should be a piece of cake with both mags working, even without an impulse coupling to help starting.For now, I'm immensely proud and happy to hear the engine start and run, and I got to work the throttle and get my hair all blasted by propwash. It was a thrill.I'm down to short rows now before she'll be ready to put the wings back on and try some flying!Oscar "El Taco Flaco" ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: she bangs-!Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 10:28:36 -0400
After having fallen silent 541 days ago, the mighty A65-8 engine on the nose of NX41CC has once again roared to life! Pictures (none of the engine running though) at http://www.flysquirrel.net/piets/engine/engine.html .After reinstalling the overhauled tailwheel unit and the new harness for the left mag, I rechecked prop tracking and prop bolt torque and went over everything one more time. I had added yellow tips to the prop for increased visibility of the prop while running, and I put the fire extinguisher at the ready, tied the tail and chocked the mains, temporarily installed the fuel tank and put in four gallons of gas.I pulled it through a dozen or so blades with the mags off, then turned on the fuel and mags and gave it a go. The engine putt-putted after a few pulls and then it flooded so I killed the mags and pulled the prop through backwards, cut off the fuel, and tried it again... this time it ran but a bit rough and obviously rich. The very best news is that the oil pressure only took a few seconds to come up. I was worried about it being able to prime and pump after sitting so long, but the pressure came right up to 30-35 psi and did well. I wasn't able to test the carb heat because after a mag check, I quickly found out why the engine was running rich and rough... the right mag (old "lunch box") was completely dead. I have miswired the P-lead wire from the right mag to the ignition switch, so I need to correct that. I ran the engine for about five minutes and the amazing thing is that it started so easily and ran so well on only one mag. Should be a piece of cake with both mags working, even without an impulse coupling to help starting.For now, I'm immensely proud and happy to hear the engine start and run, and I got to work the throttle and get my hair all blasted by propwash. It was a thrill.I'm down to short rows now before she'll be ready to put the wings back on and try some flying!Oscar "El Taco Flaco" ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: she bangs-!Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 10:28:36 -0400
Re: Pietenpol-List: she bangs-!
Original Posted By: "Oscar Zuniga"
Congratulations!!! This is SO exciting!I love it when I can start off the week with notes like this...Thanks Oscar.....----- Original Message -----
Congratulations!!! This is SO exciting!I love it when I can start off the week with notes like this...Thanks Oscar.....----- Original Message -----