section on specific tools and techniques I used during the replacement process.
TOOLS
right angle undersized reamers (
right angle nominal reamers (AN3, AN4, AN5)
special undersized drill guides
special nominal drill guides
Gator V-DrillGuide for side holes
sawhorse for 1600 pounds
TECHNIQUES
remove F-1004F Center Section Upright Bar and remove F-1004N Stiffener Angles for easier hand access to spar interior and lock nuts for weldment mount bolts
reassemble existing parts, install wings, brakes, tires, cowls….
Installation of gear legs, brake pad replacement, wheel attachment.
Using long brass rod to drive wing bolt insertion
Main bolt installation
Touch up painting under wing root fairings
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SECTION describing sawhorse construction.
It was a beautiful Fall day to visit a nearby friend and talk about his RV10 build project. The weather was perfect for a calm flight home.
Normally I do not fly in hard IMC conditions, but a long trip from North Carolina to Oklahoma can sometimes bring unexpected weather into the flight path. The landing shown here was at KRNO, El Reno, OK after about six hours of flight time from the East Coast.
Recognition of homebuilt effort for my plane appeared in the October edition of EAA’s Sport Aviation magazine. The article speaks for itself.
Another updated panel file.
My first solo cross-country flight was from North Carolina to Texas to visit family. This flight of firsts also saw my first low pass approach and first grass field landing. All went well and the plane flew beautifully. Many thanks to Rich and Nancy for their hospitality.
