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 Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:22 am Post subject: Rotax 914 Right Mag rough |
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Brilliant
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On Dec 15, 2012, at 14:59, "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com> wrote:
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Regarding portable jack for tire(tyre) changing, I built something simple and lightweight for my Kolb Slingshot which has an axle that extends inboard from the axle fitting. Your airplane may have a different setup and might require a different connection, but the principle is the same.
A block with an axle and two wheels, plus a removable handle for leverage. The over-center characteristic is the key. Note in the short YouTube video I made that I put the wedge (cut from the top, under the raised end to keep it from falling if the airplane is accidentally pushed when on the jack.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ars22PxPjE&list=UUXuIm2BjpicnSovZDhKc06w&index=8
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http://tinyurl.com/bmkps9g
The prototype shown in this video was made of simple pine board. It broke in time, so it should be made of hardwood or other stronger material for durability.
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Thom Riddle
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| Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:06 am Post subject: Re: Rotax 914 Right Mag rough |
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If you make one and want to be able to use it on soft ground, take a small piece of plywood with you for the over-center jack to sit/work on. Otherwise it will just sink into soft surface.
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Duncan McFadyean
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| Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 3:13 am Post subject: Rotax 914 Right Mag rough |
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<<.... or wait till summer before i fly.>>
Or stick a hairdrier under the cowl for 20 minutes prior to start up.
This works for me, even when the engine has been cold soaked at -3C.
Duncan McF.
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| Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:36 am Post subject: Rotax 914 Right Mag Rough |
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PLEASE don't make something complicated out of something simple. To
change a wheel or whatever on a Zenair Zodiac, simply get your shoulders
under the spar and lift the wheel off the ground. My 70-year-old-legs are
plenty strong enough. (Further outboard gives you a mechanical advantage.
You are lifting less than 200 pounds.) Support it with some cardboard
boxes or whatever is handy. Make sure the support is under the spar. A
blanket or coat or whatever over the support is probably a good idea.
This is simple, it is quick, it is portable, it is foolproof (even by
me!). Take 10 seconds to try it before making a (complicated) jack.
[Perhaps other aircraft are much heavier than a Zodiac???]
John Goodings, C-FGPJ, CH601HD Zodiac with R912S, Carp/Ottawa/Toronto
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Thom Riddle
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:24 am Post subject: Re: Rotax 914 Right Mag rough |
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John Goodings,
Following was the original question about tyre changing:
How the hell do i change a tyre if i get a flat away from base.?
Your self lift procedure is fine for getting the tyre/tire off the ground. Do you carry large carboard boxes around with you when you fly? How about a saw horse or other bulky object on which you can support the wing you lift way out away from the wheel?
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