tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64934861322762252982024-02-21T02:38:06.944+08:00RV - 4 BuilderBuilder's Log of a Van's RV - 4 homebuilt Sport Aircraft.Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-16008462977361191982014-10-08T19:19:00.000+08:002014-10-08T20:35:52.400+08:00Bad day in the workshop.
First sight of the flames. I had smelt the smoke and my pager went off with the message "Stay and defend or leave now" about ten minute ago.
This is not looking good.
Time to bug out but where to go? I am the last house on the street - after me only bush - don't even think about trying to scoot across the creek bed, lush and green as it may seem. I had already burned off a safe patchMark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-17637035825021526202013-11-28T16:46:00.000+08:002013-11-28T16:46:14.319+08:00Painting
The last photo is the only one that depicts colour accurately. The rest look like beige. It is actually a fine metalic light grey with a low gloss. It looks 30's aviation "Old Skool" and I am happy as can be.
I used Dupont 2K and super etch primer.
Quantities
On the forum a poster says the RV-8 is 310 ftsquared. I used a 5 litre tin.
UPDATE: I hadMark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-6081202107586796612013-02-02T12:43:00.003+08:002013-02-10T09:02:29.326+08:00ExhaustWhilst the Vettermans is a breeze to install there are a few pointers.
http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=57449257001Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-31991267963358314932013-01-27T12:42:00.000+08:002013-01-27T16:30:30.278+08:00Looks like an airplane.Putting the prop cowls and wheel pants on looks speccy. There are still plenty of little details that need sorting out yet.
Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-11017022140785503472013-01-26T12:54:00.000+08:002013-02-03T16:05:44.232+08:00To Do / To BuyElevator trim cable is too short.
Setup elevator end stops. Manual is not very clear on this.
Alternator / Generator Drill Mounting bracket.
Cabin Heat Muff ?
Cabin Air Vent
Pump for Brake Bleed.
Stall Warning Sender / Lamp
Angle Drill
Watyl Primer
Washers Engine Mount Upper
$ :
1 x ICOM 210A
1 x Stud on starter
2 x 3/16 bore 3.8 HEIM 3614M Rod End - Aileron Push Rod
1 x VA111 Threaded Rod Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-31413233291628494762013-01-26T08:08:00.000+08:002013-01-27T11:39:13.917+08:00Steam Guages / Oil Pressure PortThis caused a fair bit of angst.
By the time I had identified the oil pressure port I had already put the engine mounts/Lord Mounts / engine on the firewall. The oil pressure takeoff is in a bastard spot just under the top engine mount and it is seized. You cant install
an oil pressure fitting in that place without removing the engine
anyway. You need a 45Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-44690033825084503042013-01-23T19:20:00.002+08:002013-01-27T10:40:15.176+08:00RV-4 Fuel Pump Overflow FittingRV-4 Fuel Pump Overflow Fitting. Even though I bought the special fuel pump overflow fitting that Van's
sells, I had no clearance between the fitting
and the firewall. I hit the firewall with an angle grinder and gain 1/4 inch strong clearance without causing damage to the underlying brackets. Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-37892050476882379942013-01-22T15:29:00.003+08:002013-01-27T10:47:45.241+08:00Gascolator - where to mount it?Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-85697494919971907792013-01-22T12:10:00.000+08:002013-02-03T17:00:06.601+08:00Empenage
When I fitted my HS I found that the inboard edges interfered with the
fuselage when it was bolted on. Had I allowed 1/4 inch extra they would
have been fine. As it is I had to file out the flanges to prevent it
chaffing on the fuse skin. I dont have a photo but can take one if it
would help.
It took a day and was quite fiddly getting everything lined up but I got the empenage Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-41843572201287736312013-01-22T08:28:00.000+08:002013-01-22T08:28:11.267+08:00Brakes
Ordered : RV-4 BRAKE CONVERSION PLASTIC TO ALUM CONV.
Plumbed from the brakes to the master cylinders. Now need the elbows to go on the low pressure side.
Now to figger out how to bleed the system.
Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-60905795644085181602013-01-22T08:26:00.000+08:002013-01-22T08:26:13.679+08:00Prop / SpinnerGot the prop and spinner mounted this week end quite a fiddly time consuming job. Lots of cut and try.
A big cheerio to Mick Muller over in Sheparton and Jodie for helping me out with this prop. Drinks on me guys !!
Invincible Airscrews Pty. Ltd.,
(David Green & Ken Adams)
See note P.O.Box 62,
Mortdale, N.S.W. 2223,
Australia
Tel/Fax : +61 2 9153 0764
Email: dagreen@Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-89413635052543721122013-01-22T06:45:00.000+08:002013-01-22T08:23:20.687+08:00Canopy REDUX
Since I busted my canopy.
I got Todd's Canopies to build me a new canopy which set me back $360 USD. It looks great !! I asked him to build it a little taller so as I had a bit of head room. The old one I was hitting my head when sitting tall.
Todd Silver is a delightful bloke to deal with. Very enthusiastic and helpful.
The next challenge will be determining how much of Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-31373209418455720132013-01-22T06:11:00.001+08:002013-01-22T12:16:02.269+08:00Leaking Fuel TankI filled up the fuel tanks with water to leak test them. One of them leaked through the back of the fuel quantity sender. No problem I will replace them both - they have been lying around a while. The other leaked out of the outboard rear baffle seal with the rib. Nasty.
There is a thread on Van's Airforce - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=95262&highlight=leak&pageMark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-78227958871595638582012-11-14T11:47:00.000+08:002013-01-26T08:09:38.303+08:00Operational EquipmentFlight Planning
AvPlan
ELB
GME MT410G
The PLB needs to be registered online with AMSA. I will probably get a Sat Phone as well for, back up once, I get into serious travel. Hang on .. dont I already do that for my day job ?
Got my Medical and applied for my ASIC last week. It's all coming together slowly. Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-42430955377409576732012-11-14T11:44:00.001+08:002012-11-14T11:44:16.942+08:00Radio / ElectricsI got all the major wiring done and will spin it up this afternoon.
I fitted the battery using adhesive neoprene (stuck to the battery) inside a cover.
The next purchase will be the radio and my Tax Cheque is burning a hole in my pocket. Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-28464769182782885922012-11-12T12:00:00.000+08:002013-01-22T20:49:31.847+08:00FairingsEmpenage. I bought a new one for the empenage - "RV -4 Fairing Subkit". The fairing i bought from Van's wont fit..
The Horizontal Stab line is about 3/4 " too high meaning it wont line
up. Essentially it is designed for a larger diameter than the RV - 4.
To trim it would mean the HS trim flanges would meet up about 5 inches
aft the trailing edge. The top fairing for the Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-23824485618175291002012-11-12T11:52:00.000+08:002012-11-12T11:52:08.378+08:00Cockpit and Instrument Panel
I have decided to move the fuel tap - it is easier to get at there and there is more room to do the plumbing. I have mounted a lockout similar to that used in mining equipment. the master electrical isolator is right underneath it. More in the details in the electrics section.
I biffed off the intercom since the ICOM A 210 Radio has one. In it's place I put on theMark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-35868082310206378112012-10-28T13:38:00.000+08:002012-11-12T12:04:52.627+08:00Engine O-320-E2D
O-320-E2D
150 hp (112 kW) at 2700 rpm, Minimum fuel grade 80/87 avgas,
compression ratio 7.00:1. Similar to E2A but with Slick disposable
magnetos and 0-235 front. Used in the Cessna 172 I to M models.
General characteristics
Type: Four-cylinder air-cooled
Bore: 5.125 in (130.18 mm)
Stroke: 3.875 in (98.43 mm)
Displacement: 319.8 cu in (5.24&Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-11152056757970695412012-06-23T11:59:00.001+08:002012-07-10T13:10:19.696+08:00Decal Themes
Themes to consider in decal design.
Here are some preliminary sketches Brett has come up with - Cool Huh ?
Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-56906454273466580732012-06-22T16:17:00.000+08:002012-06-22T16:17:17.735+08:00Pilot's Licence and C of A
REGO Section of CASA Site - http://www.casa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?WCMS:STANDARD::pc=PC_90238
Reserve a mark - I wasn't going to do this but rather take what came off the stack and save myself 65 bucks. But Kayt spotted VH - LAG and I just had to have it !!
Rego - 130 bucks right there .
Exemption or rather "Assesment of Noise" - online form that took some finding. No Charge.
Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-82432097883824048472012-06-18T20:23:00.000+08:002012-07-15T18:28:16.754+08:00Airframe CheckilstAirframe Inspection
AC 21.4(2) 6.4
Registration letters
CASR 45.045 and 45.065
Aircraft Manufacturer's Data Plate - sourced - to stamp and fit.
CASR 21.820 AC 21.10(0) 8.2b
Passenger Placard Warning - This aircraft is not required to comply etc .... sourced.
CAR 262AP(9)
Experimental Markings - sourced.
CASR 45.125 50 mm - 2 inch
Calibration of Test Equipment AC 21 Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-37998269941313489832012-06-18T16:19:00.001+08:002012-06-19T12:38:57.679+08:00ADs and Service Bulletins
Here is where we look for AD and Service Bulletins that need to be complied with. Some will be of little consequence. Others will be plain wrong. Others will save your life.
sb11-9-13.pdf Fuel Tank Slosh Inspection. Tank was never sloshed.
sb07-2-6.pdf &Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-63732092788973136652012-06-11T17:25:00.000+08:002013-01-27T10:47:30.626+08:00Firewall Forward
Oil Cooler
I mounted it horizontally with the bottom bolts on the 1/8" angle backside of firewall. 2' of SCAT tube just goes neatly to the pickup on the rear of the baffles.
RV-4 Fuel Pump Overflow Fitting.
Even though I bought the special fuel pump overflow fitting that Van's
sells, I had no clearance between the fitting
and the firewall. I hit Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-83772206086432343672012-03-22T17:42:00.001+08:002012-03-22T17:46:51.617+08:00Cowls and Baffles.Despite a lack of posting, the Christmas Hols didn't see a complete hiatus in building.
There was some fairly robust nudging of the cowls to try to get the wretched things tidy and to mount all the cam locks.
Camlocs
Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493486132276225298.post-48027958389137189432011-09-17T17:11:00.000+08:002013-02-03T17:12:15.871+08:00Wings
Missing Spar Bolts
3 x NAS 1306 - 30
2 x NAS 1304 - 30
2 x NAS 1304 - 32
16 x AN 4 - 17A
12 x AN 4 - 16A
Nuts and washers for above.
W11-09171545
?? Stall Warning ??
Aileron stops are shown on DWG 14 and should give 32 up and 14 down. There are only up stops so the won is governed by the other wing. Mark Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04345647263994713620noreply@blogger.com0