Some folks simply think a press fit will suffice. But like you say, they can still vibrate and weaken over time causing failure. Later this morning, I will post two photos of my spinner failure on my web site. I will be willing to bet that after seeing these photos, those with press fit front spinner bulkheads will get them screwed down. Another must is to inspect the spinner for cracks prior to every flight.
Mark Jones (N886MJ...FIRST FLIGHT made 3-20-2005) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at [email protected] Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Heath" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 4:52 AM Subject: KR> Forward spinner bulkhead > I did not know they were supposed to be installed by just stuffing them in > there. I always thought that they were to be attached to the spinner. How > can it support the spinner if it is just flopping around inside? I think I > must have missed something in this thread. > > > > And may all your screws be threaded. > > > > See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering > > See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics > > There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building > has expired. > > Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC > > -------Original Message------- > > > > I ran a single piece of teflon tape around the front bulkhead to prevent > chafing and to ensure that it was a snug fit. > > > > The contributing factor to this event was the lack of a front bulkhead > spinner. Do not fly without one. > > > > when you install the front bulkhead, install some threaded screws with nutplates to secure it. > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >
