Original Posted By: "giacummo"
Ah, yes, the capriciousness of the FAA.I have a relative who works for the FAA. He smiles a little too broadly and laughsa little too heartily when he says, "The FAA Motto: We're not happy untilyou're not happy."--------Bill FrankRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: How much fabric?
Pietenpol-List: How much fabric?
Original Posted By: Michael Perez
Hello,How much fabric I have to buy for the Piet?.. I calculated that I need 50 m2 (aprox);the ones who just finish it, how much did you buy/use? what weight 1.8or 2.6 Oz?Thank you.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:52:12 -0700 (PDT)
Hello,How much fabric I have to buy for the Piet?.. I calculated that I need 50 m2 (aprox);the ones who just finish it, how much did you buy/use? what weight 1.8or 2.6 Oz?Thank you.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:52:12 -0700 (PDT)
Pietenpol-List: Re: Rudder horn hole spacing
Original Posted By: Ben Charvet
The holes are 10.25" center to center.> Group, I am not near my plans and need to know the distance between the holeson the rudder horn. (the cable attach holes) Thanks.--------Al RiceSkybolt 260RV-9AHelping with my grandson's Pietenpol Air CamperRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:35:31 -0400
The holes are 10.25" center to center.> Group, I am not near my plans and need to know the distance between the holeson the rudder horn. (the cable attach holes) Thanks.--------Al RiceSkybolt 260RV-9AHelping with my grandson's Pietenpol Air CamperRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:35:31 -0400
Re: Pietenpol-List: How much fabric?
Original Posted By: Ben Charvet
Pietenpol-List: Re: Repairing wood screw holes
Original Posted By: "Billy McCaskill"
My 28 year old, 600 hour plane has a few screw holes that are wearing out. I have a sheetmetal cover over the nose tank, screwed to the longerons on each side with 3/8" long screws. Despite my best efforts to barely torque these screws, some of them have become quite loose, and on my last flight I actually lost a screw. So, it is time to fix them. What is the best technique here?Gluing a snug-fitting dowel rod into the hole, then cutting and sanding it flush seems like it would work. Should I use T-88, or would Type II PVA (wood glue) be good? Type II would be easier but if T-88 is better that is what I want. I'd like the repairs to last another 30 years (or longer).It seems to me that it would be best not to drill out the holes, but instead to use a snug wood dowel and leaving any remaining fibers inside the hole. Am I wrong?Is there any reason I shouldn't use a hardwood dowel (like oak)? It seems like this would give more durable, longer lasting screw holes/threads.Any other thoughts would be appreciated.Steve RuseNorman, OK________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Repairing wood screw holes
My 28 year old, 600 hour plane has a few screw holes that are wearing out. I have a sheetmetal cover over the nose tank, screwed to the longerons on each side with 3/8" long screws. Despite my best efforts to barely torque these screws, some of them have become quite loose, and on my last flight I actually lost a screw. So, it is time to fix them. What is the best technique here?Gluing a snug-fitting dowel rod into the hole, then cutting and sanding it flush seems like it would work. Should I use T-88, or would Type II PVA (wood glue) be good? Type II would be easier but if T-88 is better that is what I want. I'd like the repairs to last another 30 years (or longer).It seems to me that it would be best not to drill out the holes, but instead to use a snug wood dowel and leaving any remaining fibers inside the hole. Am I wrong?Is there any reason I shouldn't use a hardwood dowel (like oak)? It seems like this would give more durable, longer lasting screw holes/threads.Any other thoughts would be appreciated.Steve RuseNorman, OK________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Repairing wood screw holes
Pietenpol-List: Re: Repairing wood screw holes
Original Posted By: "Jerry Dotson"
If the original threads are still present in the holes, I would not plug and redrillthe holes. The dowels are made with the grain running in the long direction,and fasteners don't hold well when screwed into end grain. I would justreinforce the existing threaded holes with thin cyanoacrylate glue. Just makesure to let it fully cure before putting the screws back in or else you mightfind it very difficult to remove them the next time they need to come out.--------Billy McCaskillUrbana, ILtail section almost done, starting on ribs soonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Repairing wood screw holes
If the original threads are still present in the holes, I would not plug and redrillthe holes. The dowels are made with the grain running in the long direction,and fasteners don't hold well when screwed into end grain. I would justreinforce the existing threaded holes with thin cyanoacrylate glue. Just makesure to let it fully cure before putting the screws back in or else you mightfind it very difficult to remove them the next time they need to come out.--------Billy McCaskillUrbana, ILtail section almost done, starting on ribs soonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Repairing wood screw holes
Original Posted By: John Franklin
I agree with Billy on the CA glue. If it is stripped out bad put toothpicks inthe hole with the CA. Just let it cure real good before putting the screw backin. It will make removal difficult if it is still wet--------Jerry Dotson59 Daniel Johnson RdBaker, FL 32531Started building NX510JD July, 2009wing, tailfeathers doneusing Lycoming O-235Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 06:08:34 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
I agree with Billy on the CA glue. If it is stripped out bad put toothpicks inthe hole with the CA. Just let it cure real good before putting the screw backin. It will make removal difficult if it is still wet--------Jerry Dotson59 Daniel Johnson RdBaker, FL 32531Started building NX510JD July, 2009wing, tailfeathers doneusing Lycoming O-235Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 06:08:34 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
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