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Topic: VA-141 Plug Size |
Tim Olson
Replies: 4
Views: 333
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:43 pm Subject: VA-141 Plug Size |
I think but am not 100% sure, that you're looking for a 3/8" NPT plug.
Tim
On 4/13/2024 5:54 AM, Rodger Todd wrote:
Hi,
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Topic: special tool for torquing the prop bolts |
Tim Olson
Replies: 3
Views: 143
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:33 pm Subject: special tool for torquing the prop bolts |
Just get one of these. Works great.
https://antisplataero.com/product/ultimate-propeller-wrench/
Tim
On 3/25/24 7:03 PM, dlm wrote:
The aft spinner bulkhead prevents using a crow's foot to u ... |
Topic: parachute |
Tim Olson
Replies: 5
Views: 158
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:22 am Subject: parachute |
It may be more cost effective to buy 4 personal parachutes and then make
everyone wear them
for every flight.
Tim
On 2/13/2024 12:13 PM, dlm wrote:
Just a tiny bit for those RV10 pilots ... |
Topic: ARINC questions |
Tim Olson
Replies: 11
Views: 3037
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2023 12:05 pm Subject: ARINC questions |
I think you'd have to look at the individual ARINC module and see what
it's made for. In general, ARINC has some standard tags, and the data
that they pass would be fairly standardized. The RS232 ... |
Topic: door struts |
Tim Olson
Replies: 1
Views: 1349
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:40 am Subject: door struts |
This will get you what you need:
Does anyone have the source of the latest and greatest door struts. A FBO representative unsolicitedly finished off the right do ... |
Topic: Tire Size |
Tim Olson
Replies: 7
Views: 2770
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:13 pm Subject: Tire Size |
I've stuck with the 15-6.00x6.
Tim
On 9/25/2023 4:03 PM, Kelly McMullen wrote:
Since there has not been too much discussion on this list lately, I
bring you a question that has been on my ... |
Topic: winch |
Tim Olson
Replies: 2
Views: 1797
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 8:35 am Subject: winch |
I have also used the harbor freight winch for this, when it's too icy for a tug or pushing the plane in.
I got the 120V winch, and strapped a couple steel straps to it to form a "V& ... |
Topic: shorted AGM battery |
Tim Olson
Replies: 6
Views: 1161
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Mon May 08, 2023 11:02 am Subject: shorted AGM battery |
Interesting, thanks for that! Learn something new every day.
I've never seen vent caps on the Odyssey. And never all black. But,
they explained that.
Tim
On 5/8/2023 1:26 PM, johnbright w ... |
Topic: shorted AGM battery |
Tim Olson
Replies: 6
Views: 1161
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Sun May 07, 2023 8:53 pm Subject: shorted AGM battery |
Is that for sure an odyssey? I haven't ever seen an odyssey that looked
like that, and I don't think they even have that
big white sticker on them. The individual cell caps aren't something
I ... |
Topic: new kids on the block |
Tim Olson
Replies: 8
Views: 1751
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:08 am Subject: new kids on the block |
Good find, on Amazon. At least there you can read reviews and after
reading the 1 star reviews, I decided to pass on it.
I have had good luck with the Ctec chargers, personally. But they're
now ... |
Topic: WAGO Connectors in OBAM Aircraft? |
Tim Olson
Replies: 9
Views: 1676
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 6:01 am Subject: WAGO Connectors in OBAM Aircraft? |
My take is a little different. I think just because we are OBAM doesn't mean we shouldn't try to stick with standards approved components. There are some exceptions when we may be able to do things t ... |
Topic: iflyrv10 door pins question |
Tim Olson
Replies: 9
Views: 4668
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 3:59 pm Subject: iflyrv10 door pins question |
If that doesn't work, I'm guessing it's 5/16-18 if it looks coarse.
I can't remember for sure.
Tim
On 2/2/2023 5:05 PM, Vol88 wrote:
I just tried an AN5 nut on the stud that connects my a ... |
Topic: Flap Controller |
Tim Olson
Replies: 24
Views: 12665
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:09 pm Subject: Flap Controller |
Thanks Bob, that's interesting. I wasn't aware that it got that
stripped down at one point.
Tim
On 1/30/2023 3:53 PM, Bob Turner wrote:
Tim,
By 2008 the Showplanes flap controller wa ... |
Topic: Flap Controller |
Tim Olson
Replies: 24
Views: 12665
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:14 am Subject: Flap Controller |
I've been meaning to reply to this one but just catching up.
I may have dated info, but, I'm pretty sure I have the Showplanes system, and I think that *was* the Van's
system wh ... |
Topic: Slick Mag SB1-15A compliance |
Tim Olson
Replies: 7
Views: 7587
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:28 am Subject: Slick Mag SB1-15A compliance |
You're welcome. I would say I did it for everyone else, but the truth is, I write that stuff
up so that I can remember not only what I did, but track down the parts when needed.
... |
Topic: Slick Mag SB1-15A compliance |
Tim Olson
Replies: 7
Views: 7587
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:22 am Subject: Slick Mag SB1-15A compliance |
It's an old post. I used a Lightspeed + Mag on both planes up until a couple years ago.
Now both airplanes are Lightspeed + Surefly. Part of that is due to all these mag
is ... |
Topic: RV-List: Slick Mag SB1-15A compliance |
Tim Olson
Replies: 0
Views: 1840
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 6:33 am Subject: RV-List: Slick Mag SB1-15A compliance |
I'll tell you this: I had a brand new IO-390 with brand new Slick Mags, and within about 350 hours,
I was having major issues that could have been a huge safety problem. The coppe ... |
Topic: RV-List: Slick Mag SB1-15A compliance |
Tim Olson
Replies: 0
Views: 2252
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Forum: RV6-List Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 6:33 am Subject: RV-List: Slick Mag SB1-15A compliance |
I'll tell you this: I had a brand new IO-390 with brand new Slick Mags, and within about 350 hours,
I was having major issues that could have been a huge safety problem. The coppe ... |
Topic: Flap Controller |
Tim Olson
Replies: 24
Views: 12665
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:57 am Subject: Flap Controller |
It does. Works well and I haven't had a problem with either airplane.
I do think there is a version you can get from another guy that has
the indicator POT built in, but I have no experience with ... |
Topic: Flap Controller |
Tim Olson
Replies: 24
Views: 12665
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:01 am Subject: Flap Controller |
I just use the Vans flap controller with no indicator other than a visual check. I don't find it a big deal at all to just do the over the shoulder glance. If I had an EFIS that would display it, I wo ... |
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