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ron.mcgann(at)baesystems.
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 Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 2:25 pm Post subject: Planned or Future Wing Removal - Connections at wing root |
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Attaching the wings looks like it might be a significant job on the -10. Removing and re-installing is not something that I would look forward to. What do listers really think the probability of removing a wing is likely to be, once the plane is finished and flying? Currently mulling over the REAL need for electrical connectors at the wing roots.
cheers,
Ron
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n223rv(at)wolflakeairport
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| Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 3:58 pm Post subject: Planned or Future Wing Removal - Connections at wing root |
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Having already built a -4 with the connectors, it took quite a bit more time to wire in the connectors and it made multiple points of failure. I am building a -10 and I will not make connectors for wing removal. I will leave an extra 6" of wire in the wing root so that if I ever have to remove the wings, I can cut the wires and add connectors at that time. This way it will be the cheapest, lightest, and fastest solution.... If you have to remove the wings later, the last concern will be adding connectors in the wires. You will have a better chance of connectors failing in the wings someday than having to remove the wings.
Just my opinion.
-Mike
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rvbuilder(at)sausen.net
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| Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:36 am Post subject: Planned or Future Wing Removal - Connections at wing root |
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I plan on making straight runs with a service loop at the wings. If I ever have to take them apart I can cut the loop and put in connectors at that point.
Michael Sausen
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From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of McGANN, Ron
Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 4:25 PM
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Subject: Planned or Future Wing Removal - Connections at wing root
Attaching the wings looks like it might be a significant job on the -10. Removing and re-installing is not something that I would look forward to. What do listers really think the probability of removing a wing is likely to be, once the plane is finished and flying? Currently mulling over the REAL need for electrical connectors at the wing roots.
cheers,
Ron
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armywrights(at)adelphia.n
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| Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 4:30 pm Post subject: Planned or Future Wing Removal - Connections at wing root |
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As long as it’s not too long, would a decent sized service loop allow for disconnecting the wings and “folding” them alongside the fuse? This assumes you have the capability to get the plane on a single trailer to get out of the field… How much length for slack would make a loop that’s not in-the-way large?
Rob
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From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen)
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 11:36 AM
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Subject: RE: Planned or Future Wing Removal - Connections at wing root
I plan on making straight runs with a service loop at the wings. If I ever have to take them apart I can cut the loop and put in connectors at that point.
Michael Sausen
RV-10 #352 Working on Fuselage
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From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of McGANN, Ron
Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 4:25 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Planned or Future Wing Removal - Connections at wing root
Attaching the wings looks like it might be a significant job on the -10. Removing and re-installing is not something that I would look forward to. What do listers really think the probability of removing a wing is likely to be, once the plane is finished and flying? Currently mulling over the REAL need for electrical connectors at the wing roots.
cheers,
Ron
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coop85(at)bellsouth.net
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| Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:14 pm Post subject: Planned or Future Wing Removal - Connections at wing root |
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Rob,
Having had the unfortunate experience requiring removing the wings off station, I would offer you would have to make the service loop awfully large (6 feet plus??). Otherwise you will find yourself requiring a lot more labor and gnashing of teeth trying to keep the wing root close enough to the fuselage, especially if on uneven terrain. If you really want to avoid the connectors, I suspect a loop large enough to cut and allow adding connectors or splicing as mentioned before would be the way to go.
Marcus
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jesse(at)itecusa.org
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| Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:39 am Post subject: Planned or Future Wing Removal - Connections at wing root |
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These were our thoughts exactly. There’s a lot more chance of having a bad connection with two more crimps in each wire. A solid wire will be much less likely to fail. If/when you do take the wings off, cut the wires and make a connection then.
Jesse Saint
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jesse(at)itecusa.org (jesse(at)itecusa.org)
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I'm in Ecuador right now and should be back in the country by the end of May. You may call me at 352-505-1899 and leave a message that I can check from down here. Any I-TEC questions can be directed to the I-TEC office at 352-465-4545.
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen)
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 12:36 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Planned or Future Wing Removal - Connections at wing root
I plan on making straight runs with a service loop at the wings. If I ever have to take them apart I can cut the loop and put in connectors at that point.
Michael Sausen
RV-10 #352 Working on Fuselage
Do Not Archive
Recent RV-10 Build Activity
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of McGANN, Ron
Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 4:25 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Planned or Future Wing Removal - Connections at wing root
Attaching the wings looks like it might be a significant job on the -10. Removing and re-installing is not something that I would look forward to. What do listers really think the probability of removing a wing is likely to be, once the plane is finished and flying? Currently mulling over the REAL need for electrical connectors at the wing roots.
cheers,
Ron
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