Steven Lynn - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

RV-7A Construction Log


Date: 9-3-2016
Number of Hours: 2.00
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Brief Description: Engine Preparation 11 - Install Mount & Gears

Next I realized I can't hang the engine unless the engine mount is on and the fuselage is on its gear. So I did that. Took some time. Used a car jack. I ended up putting three washers on each engine mount bolt to make the cotter pins fit correctly with the castlye nuts. I bolted on the gear and torgued them. AN3 - 25 in-lbs AN5 - 100 in-lbs AN6 - 160 in-lbs Then I also put the stainless plug into the hole for the nose gear and sealed it with sealant. I am not planning on removing any of these parts again. We will see if that holds.

Mount on for good

Gear on for good

Hole plugges & Sealed

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