KR> Firewall

Phillip Hill via KRnet wrote: > FYI: Searches work better if you know that any sheet metal less than something like .010" is considered "foil". I used fiberfrax and .002" foil. The lower 10" is doubled where the fuel lines would be. It was propane torch proof, so I know I can land

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t;Mark Langford via KRnet" To:?KRnet Cc:?"Mark Langford" Subject:?Re: KR> Firewall Paul Visk wrote: >> Fiberfrax Firewall Material from Wicks and a piece of stainless steel sheet .016" thick. I tried to find some .005" SS shim stock, but couldn't find it wide en

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Paul Visk wrote: >> Fiberfrax Firewall Material from Wicks and a piece of stainless steel sheet .016" thick. I tried to find some .005" SS shim stock, but couldn't find it wide enough.<< I couldn't find any either, and bought the .016" also. When I took it out of the box, it amazed me how

KR> Firewall

09/07/2016 8:30 AM (GMT-06:00) > To: KRnet > Cc: Mike Arnold > Subject: KR> Firewall > > What are you guys using to build up the firewall? Specifics. > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/searc

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al message From: Mike Arnold via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 09/07/2016 8:30 AM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: Mike Arnold Subject: KR> Firewall What are you guys using to build up the firewall? Specifics. ___ Search the K

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What are you guys using to build up the firewall? Specifics.

KR> Firewall Edge Finish

Martindale Subject: Re: KR> Firewall Edge Finish Hi Sid I just ran a bead of silastic around the top and sides before clamping the steel and frax to the wall. I left the bottom open just in case something needed to drain out. All good so far. How close are you to flight again? John J

KR> Firewall Edge Finish

ph:61 2 6658 4767 m:0403 432179 email:john_martindale at bigpond.com web site: -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Sid Wood via KRnet Sent: Thursday, 12 May 2016 1:10 AM To: krnet at list.krnet.org Cc: Sid Wood Subject: KR> Firewall E

KR> Firewall Edge Finish

ly removed with the right polishing compound. It is also very light, but comparatively soft. Mark W. N952MW (res) USMC - '71 - '73 (to mirror Pat's veteran statement). -Original Message- Patrick Driscoll wrote: Subject: Re: KR> Firewall Edge Finish Just be sure that when you file

KR> Firewall Edge Finish

Just be sure that when you file or grind S/S on the firewall, you use a new file or grinding disc. Stainless steel will not rust? It will if you use a file or disc that was used on plain steel or iron. Patrick Driscoll Saint Paul, MN patrick36 at usfamily.net www.pensbypat.com If you can read

KR> Firewall Edge Finish

What method would be used to finish the firewall edge of a stainless steel sheet to keep out water, oil, etc. from getting between the plywood and steel sheet, make a neat interface for the cowl and not add excessive weight? Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Firewall

Heath - Lexington, SC -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Peter Drake via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 10:34 AM To: KR Net Subject: KR> Firewall Hi All I have just got a sheet of 0.5mm Titanium for my firewall. Has anyone got

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Hi Peter..I have a box full of 1/8th monel b/h tucker popsI've been trying to give them away as we are downsizing and need the space! If you know anyone who could use them they're welcome Mac On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 3:33 PM, Peter Drake via KRnet wrote: > Hi All > > I have just got

KR> Firewall

"Has anyone got any tips on how best to attach it to the ply bulkhead." Hello Peter, I used stainless steel truss head sheet metal screws around the perimeter. Both sides have the traditional piano hinge and the top has the full width (radius) angle for the forward cowling so the only place I

KR> Firewall

Hi All I have just got a sheet of 0.5mm Titanium for my firewall. Has anyone got any tips on how best to attach it to the ply bulkhead. Peter Drake Hereford UK

KR> Firewall beef up for nise gear

) Stef Steph and his dad are building the KR-2S see http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 >Origineel Bericht >Van : krnet at list.krnet.org >Datum : 04/12/2014 02:40 >Aan : ppaulvsk at aol.com, krnet at list.krnet.org >Onderwerp : Re: KR> Firewall beef up for nise

KR> Firewall beef up for nise gear

) To: KR EMAIL BOARD Subject: KR> Firewall beef up for nise gear I'm looking at ideas for beefing up my firewall for my nose gear.? One that looks interesting is a piece of extrusion from the nose gear attach point to the main spare.? Any other ideas? Paul Visk Belleville Il 618 406 4705 S

KR> Firewall beef up for nise gear

> > > Original message > From: Mark Jones > Date: 12/03/2014 12:07 PM (GMT-06:00) > To: ppaulvsk ,KRnet > Subject: Re: KR> Firewall beef up for nise gear > > > Paul, > Are you using the Diehl nose gear? If so why do you feel the need to

KR> firewall

I screwed ( bolted ) mine in place around the edges when putting on the piano hinge and then let the rest of the stuff being applied to the firewall, be what held it in place. Also, I did not use what everyone else used between the wood and steel. I got fire retardant paint from AS and applied

KR> firewall

I cut the stainless for my firewall to day. do I need to epoxy it to the plane or just screw it in place? Randy Moore Newbern Tn 731 589 1330

KR> firewall

>I cut the stainless for my firewall to day. do I need to epoxy it to >the plane or just screw it in place? >Randy Moore + You will want to put a layer of "fiberfrax" over the ply for fire protection before applying the

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r 23, 2014 4:49 PM To: flesner at frontier.com; krnet at list.krnet.org Subject: Re: KR> firewall thanks I will get enough to get it done , then I will mix up some flox and epoxy and add it about 1 in on the outside of it then secure with screws when I install the flange to attach t

KR> Firewall - from Nats Cozy Newsletters

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KR> Firewall material

On 15 Mar 2014 12:52, "Kenneth B. Jones" wrote: > Snipped... > > > John/Rogelio, > > IF certifying under FAR 23, and using other than the listed materials, then the fire test is required. Who knows? Perhaps .005" stainless over Fiberfrax is better than .015 stainless. > > Ken I agree. Someone

KR> Firewall material

Great info. I guess my point to the original question/comment was the designed material was not easily found or within a reasonable price. The drawings still shows .005 stainless and asbestos on the firewall. Maybe this dialog will bring about some sort of addendum to the drawings with a

KR> Firewall material

We're NOT certifying under Part 23. The info I provided was in response to a question from John. But, if you want to do the test, you can get some ideas from http://www.fire.tc.faa.gov/handbook.stm On Mar 15, 2014, at 9:12 AM, Rogelio Serrano wrote: > On 15 Mar 2014 12:52, "Kenneth B.

KR> Firewall material

Fibnrefrax is the heat shield, not the stainless, Virg On 3/15/2014 8:52 AM, Kenneth B. Jones wrot >> .015 in Stainless seem to be the only option... > Thanks for digging up the reference Ken! I'll see what I ca >> n do. >> >> Right off the bat, the existing plans method for

KR> Firewall material

> > On Mar 15, 2014, at 7:51 AM, Rogelio Serrano wrote: > .015 in Stainless seem to be the only option... On Mar 15, 2014, at 7:39 AM, John Bouyea wrote: > Thanks for digging up the reference Ken! I'll see what I can do. > > Right off the bat, the existing plans method for constructing

KR> Firewall material

I should probably clarify that the exact type of aluminum doesn't matter much, given that it all melts at about the same temperature. I'm guessing Tony recommended 2024-T6 because it's a little stiffer than most others and would look better, but if you've got any kind of .015" aluminum around,

KR> Firewall material

] On Behalf Of Kenneth B. Jones Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 9:14 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Firewall material On Mar 14, 2014, at 11:18 PM, John Bouyea wrote: > Anyone make a reference as to what heat level/ temprature and duration is "approved" as a test? > 2000 degrees F for 1

KR> Firewall material

On Mar 14, 2014, at 11:18 PM, John Bouyea wrote: > Anyone > make a reference as to what heat level/ temprature and duration is > "approved" as a test? > 2000 degrees F for 15 minutes, per part 23. ?23.1191 Firewalls. (a) Each engine, auxiliary power unit, fuel burning heater, and other

KR> Firewall material

I am pretty sure that you can get thin galvanized at Home Depot. Any local sheet metal place should have it also. I got a 4' X 8' sheet of I think .016" when I redid my Sonerai and Starduster firewalls. I think it was something like $30. Aluminum will not block a fuel fire for very long.

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KR> Firewall material

How much is the Stainless and Fibrefrax firewall kit ? Virg On 3/13/2014 6:59 PM, Dan Prichard wrote: > FYI. Neither wicks or aircraft spruce carry .005 stainless sheet or any other > size below .015. I found a specialty supplier in Ashland Oregon and they want > $63 per sqft. A

KR> Firewall material

recall. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/fiberfrax.php?clickkey=6977 Rob Schmitt N1852Z www.robert7721.com -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Prichard Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 5:59 PM To: KR List Subject: KR> Firew

KR> Firewall material

FYI. Neither wicks or aircraft spruce carry .005 stainless sheet or any other size below .015. I found a specialty supplier in Ashland Oregon and they want $63 per sqft. A touch spendy for me. Fortunately I have a piece coming from a generous KR builder. So for the other new builders out there,

KR> Firewall material?

Wicks or Aircraft Spruce, Virg On 3/10/2014 8:11 PM, Dan Prichard wrote: > Does anyone know where I can order .005" stainless steel for the firewall? > > Dan Prichard > Portland, OR > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives

KR> Firewall material?

Does anyone know where I can order .005" stainless steel for the firewall? Dan Prichard Portland, OR Sent from my iPhone

KR> Firewall Space

[mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Langford > >Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 11:41 PM > >To: KRnet > >Subject: Re: KR> Firewall Space > > > >Sid Wood wrote: > > > >>I am continually amazed at how much clear space some KR's have on the >

KR> Firewall Space

Sid Wood wrote: >I am continually amazed at how much clear space some KR's have on the fire >wall while others, like my KR-2, are packed. Is there some rhyme or reason >for that? I put as much stuff as possible on the aft side of the firewall, just to keep it out of the heat. That was made

KR> Firewall Space

I am continually amazed at how much clear space some KR's have on the fire wall while others, like my KR-2, are packed. Is there some rhyme or reason for that? Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA --- > See enclosed photo. More

KR> Firewall Covering

, 2011 3:24 PM Subject: KR> Firewall Covering Netters, What is the best method to cover the firewall plywood and make it fireproof? I was thinking I'd use sheet metal (about 22 gauge SS) But I do not know of a good adhesive. I was wondering if there are any other good ideas out there

KR> Firewall Covering

Chris, I can't tell you the best way, but I just re-built mine due to the "Swiss Cheese" look that it had after I removed the VW. I chose .018 SS on the wood which I painted with FireStop. I got these from AS. The SS is attached to the firewall by nothing other than the screws and bolts that

KR> Firewall Covering

: Sunday, July 24, 2011 3:25 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Firewall Covering Netters, What is the best method to cover the firewall plywood and make it fireproof?  I was thinking I'd use sheet metal (about 22 gauge SS) But I do not know of a good adhesive.  I was wondering if there are

KR> Firewall Covering

Fibrefrax and SS. The kit should be available from AS or Wicks, Virg On 7/24/2011 4:24 PM, Chris corbine wrote: > Netters, > > What is the best method to cover the firewall plywood and make it fireproof? > I was thinking I'd use sheet metal (about 22 gauge SS) But I do not know

KR> Firewall Covering

Netters, What is the best method to cover the firewall plywood and make it fireproof?  I was thinking I'd use sheet metal (about 22 gauge SS) But I do not know of a good adhesive.  I was wondering if there are any other good ideas out there..  All inputs are welcome... Thanks, Chris Corbine

KR> Firewall attachment

Hey guys, Over here in the Netherlands we are bussy with the fwd deck, canopy frame and the aft deck. If I am looking at the next stage we have to think about the fire wall. We have made the decision to go for an 100 HP engine. Did any of you make the connection from the firewall to the

KR> firewall material connection.

Hey guys, Over here in the Netherlands we are bussy with the fwd deck, canopy frame and the aft deck. If I am looking at the next stage we have to think about the fire wall. We have made the decision to go for an 100 HP engine. Did any of you make the connetion from the firewall to the

KR>firewall material

Hi folks, I have a question. I've been using T88 epoxy and decided to try Aeropoxy PR2032 Resin with PH3660 hardener. I glassed a part of my elevator with it three days ago and, although it has set up and no longer tacky, it is still flexible. I can still indent it with my finger. Is it

KR>firewall material

McMaster Carr sells various thicknesses of thin stainless steel. I used some .005" for some of the "NACA duct" protection from exhaust heat that I put under those ducts. See http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/117/3710/=bh9nfp . A 24" x 50" piece of .005" is $42.05. Also, a 2'x3' piece of

KR>firewall material

Some folks asked where to get Fiberfrax. See http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search/search.php . I think I used 1/8", but 1/16" is supposed to work fine. I guess that's another reason my plane is heavy, although fiberfrax is a tiny fraction of the weight of stainless steel, and that was my

KR>firewall material

Hmmm that is true, though I do have a real small tank too so there is alot of weight savings there. Guess it all depends on several factors. I guess if I was going the two place route I would worry more about it as tyring to lug 300-400lbs of humans then every single pound saved counts. I won't

KR>firewall material

Joe Fuentes wrote: >>Was reading though the plans, and it seems it was supposed to have cooking foil thin firewall, .005, gezz that is thin!! No wonder it peeled off with my fingers. I'm going with stainless steel at .035 yea a little more weight, but...<< I thought exactly the same thing, so I

KR> Firewall Stainless

Dan Heath wrote: > What thickness and alloy is being used now, for the firewall. I will be > re-surfacing mine when I install the Corvair and will use Stainless. > Also, > what is the insulation material that is preferred. I bought a piece of .016" stainless for my firewall and was shocked

KR> Firewall Stainless

I have seen 0.040 with stainless and 0.06 with aluminum. Use Fiber Frax. It comes in to thickness's. Hope this helps Cheers M. Greg Martin > > Dan Heath wrote: >> What thickness and alloy is being used now, for the firewall. I will be >> re-surfacing mine when I install the Corvair and

KR> Firewall Stainless and Insulation

/10, Dan Heath <da...@windstream.net> wrote: From: Dan Heath <da...@windstream.net> Subject: RE: KR> Firewall Stainless and Insulation To: "'KRnet'" <kr...@mylist.net> List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 11:43 AM  I imagine that the stainless would be terribly deformed. 

KR> Firewall Stainless and Insulation

Hi Dan, Have not tried the method listed at the bottom but: On the LONGEZE we were to use Fiberfrax on the firewall covered over with Type 301 or 302  .016 Stainless Steel Sheet Larry Howell   From: Dan Heath da...@windstream.net Has anyone used this

KR> Firewall Stainless and Insulation

Has anyone used this method? It looks good to me for getting the mount directly on the firewall, but I imagine that the stainless would be terribly deformed. The engine on the Black Bird, and the one on the Little Beast, were mounted on top of all the layers as I had never given any thought to

KR> Firewall Stainless and Insulation

compress and possibly cause future  looseness. - Remove the bolts and bolt on your engine mount."   Tom --- On Sun, 6/27/10, Dan Heath <da...@windstream.net> wrote: From: Dan Heath <da...@windstream.net> Subject: KR> Firewall Stainless To: "'KRnet'" <kr...@mylist.net> List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 8:13 AM  

KR> Firewall Stainless

Wicks & AS carry the firewall kit. Stainless and fibrefax, Virg Dan Heath wrote: > What thickness and alloy is being used now, for the firewall. I will be > re-surfacing mine when I install the Corvair and will use Stainless. Also, > what is the insulation material that is preferred. >

KR> Firewall Stainless

What thickness and alloy is being used now, for the firewall. I will be re-surfacing mine when I install the Corvair and will use Stainless. Also, what is the insulation material that is preferred. Yes, I searched the archives back to 2006 and did not find the answer. Daniel R. Heath

KR> Firewall separation, not from normal use.

been more informative and helpful than you, and, still, I was unable to manage the "Little Beast".  Hope things are going well with you, your family and the Blackbird.   Yours, as always, Rick --- On Tue, 6/2/09, Dan Heath <da...@windstream.net> wrote: From: Dan Heath <da...@windstre

KR> Firewall separation, not from normal use.

I suggest that you also remove the engine. When the Little Beast was delivered here for repairs, and I removed the front deck, I found that the firewall was separating from the cross member shelf. I am certain that it was caused by the long trip with the engine on the plane. I will never move

KR> Firewall

Hi Guys, I have a friend with a KR2 that wants to know how much he can hang on the firewall without doing any mods. The KR2 was designed for a 1600 VW and as we all know, those years have come and gone. You guys with the bigger and heavier engines on the stock KR2, have you made any mods to the

KR> Firewall

I have a friend with a KR2 that wants to know how much he can hang on the firewall without doing any mods. One answer would be to minimize the weight carried by the firewall. If you look at the Falco, another airplane with a wood fuselage, the engine mount attaches at the very edge of

KR> Firewall

2180 VW no mods. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2007 - KR Gathering There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying has begun. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC ---Original Message--- You guys with the bigger and

KR> Firewall attaching

I have searched the archive but did not find what I was looking for so here it goes. What is the best way (Or the way you did it) to hold the 1/4" plywood firewall in place firmly against the fuselage while to glue sets up? Steven Phillabaum KR2S; 5048; corvair; Auburn, Alabama

KR> Firewall attaching

Subject: KR> Firewall attaching I have searched the archive but did not find what I was looking for so here it goes. What is the best way (Or the way you did it) to hold the 1/4" plywood firewall in place firmly against the fuselage while to glue sets up? Steven Phillabaum KR2S; 5048;

KR> Firewall attaching

elder/flying/KR1/ - Original Message From: "skp...@charter.net" <skp...@charter.net> To: KRNET <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 8:58:14 AM Subject: KR> Firewall attaching I have searched the archive but did not find what I was looking for so he

KR> Firewall attaching

Duct tape works for most anything like this :-) -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of skp...@charter.net Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 7:58 AM To: KRNET Subject: KR> Firewall attaching I have searched the archive but

KR> Firewall attaching

Elder Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 12:40 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Firewall attaching I used wood screws (or drywall variety) equally spaced... about 6" apart. Just take them out when the glue sets. Matt - Matthew Elder Orange

KR> Firewall

I am having a little trouble figuring out something and I was hoping you guys could help. I turned my fuselage over last night and am about to install my longeron doublers. My question is, with the upper longerons at an angle because of the angle of the fuselage how do I attach the doublers? Do

KR> Firewall

I don't think it matters. I just stuck mine on the existing longeron, and I know several others have done the same. Why would it matter if it's "level". It would be easier to have a miter in one plane to install the upper cross braces, but haveing a compound miter is a whole lot easier in my

KR> firewall

Mark Langford, Looking at your engine page I was wondering about the coil wire where it goes through the firewall. Where did you get the through the firewall connector? kr2coo...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

Réf. : KR> firewall

Pour : kr...@mylist.net > cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) > Objet : KR> firewall > > I used fiberfrax from Wicks > http://www.wicksaircraft.com/catalog/product_cat.php/subid=665/index.html > and glued it down with its glue, along with the sta

KR> Firewall dimensions

Could somebody tell me if a 1000 x 750mm (39.3" x29.5") sheet of Stainless Steel is enough to cover the firewall of a stock KR2? Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France

KR> Firewall

Yes Serge that is big enough. I bought mine pre-cut and rolled for cheaper shipping and then just cut to fit. http://www.wicksaircraft.com/catalog/product_cat.php/subid=1895/index.html Second line down is for $27.17 which is what mine cost plus shipping. If I remember it was something close to 23

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voyé par : krnet-bounces+serge.vidal=sagem@mylist.net 13/01/2006 15:06 Veuillez répondre à brokerpilot96ta; Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 13/01/2006 15:06 Pour : kr...@mylist.net cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : KR> Firewall Yes Serge th

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I used fiberfrax from Wicks http://www.wicksaircraft.com/catalog/product_cat.php/subid=665/index.html and glued it down with its glue, along with the stainless sheet. I used 6 small stainless screws to hold the sheet metal flush until the glue cured.

Réf. : KR> firewall

erpilot96ta; Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 13/01/2006 15:30 Pour : kr...@mylist.net cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : KR> firewall I used fiberfrax from Wicks http://www.wicksaircraft.com/catalog/product_cat.php/subid=665/index.html and glued it d

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ndre à brokerpilot96ta; Veuillez répondre à KRnet > Remis le : 13/01/2006 15:06 > > > Pour : kr...@mylist.net > cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) > Objet : KR> Firewall > > > > Yes Serge that is big enough. > I bought mine pre-cut and

KR> Firewall dimensions

> Could somebody tell me if a 1000 x 750mm (39.3" x29.5") sheet of Stainless > Steel is enough to cover the firewall of a stock KR2? > > Serge Vidal > KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" > Paris, France > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at

KR> Firewall width

Ron If I were to be building at a point where you are it would seem to me to be the easiest to just keep the firewall the same, and adjust things so that there is a straight line down the side to the widest point at your hips. This will get you closest to a teardrop shape and correct the shape

KR> Firewall width

Colin wrote: >> Mark L. has been advocating for years to straighten the sides to >> eliminate the banana boat effect, and sited the builders that have have >> been happy with the results...<< Well, not really advocating to straighten the sides. It's an option, and it works, but I also don't

KR> firewall materials

Ithink that if ever things got that hot that the fumes given off past a sealed firewall bulkhead would be the least of your problems.Yes I have welded it, it has to be at fusion temperatures to give off fumes Don Chisholm

KR> firewall materials

At 02:13 PM 1/11/2005 -0500, you wrote: >Ithink that if ever things got that hot that the >fumes given off past a sealed firewall bulkhead >would be the least of your problems.Yes I have >welded it, it has to be at fusion temperatures >to give off fumes >Don Chisholm About a year ago someone

KR> firewall mat'l

Do not forget the Fibrefrax, Virg On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 09:14:38 -0500 (EST) Don Chisholm writes: > when I did the Firewall on my KR1 I used galvanised > sheet metal from the local heating airconditioning shop > I didn't like the thickness of the stainless

KR> firewall

just to stir the pot a bit more on the subject of firewall mat'ls check out page 12 sonerai construction manual just about every steel tube and fabric airplane that I have encountered uses galvanized sheet for firewall material. studying other designs can only make your airplane better, each

KR> firewall materials

OK, sounds good to me, I hope none of us ever have a fire to worry about testing them... Appears you were ahead of the game on it. RG Don Chisholm wrote: Ithink that if ever things got that hot that the fumes given off past a sealed firewall bulkhead would be the

KR> firewall

>just about every steel tube and fabric airplane that I >have encountered uses galvanized sheet for >firewall material. >Don Chisholm >++ Those are usually "stand alone" pieces of metal for a firewall also and quite heavy compared to what we

KR> firewall

Tony Bengelis The Sport Plane Builder see note page 182 All plywood firewalls,whether of the laminated built-up type,or of the single plywood web type should be overlaid and insulated with a 1/16-inch sheet of asbestos and a layer of .016 inch stainless sheet or galvanized sheet or ( fibrefrax,

KR> firewall materials

There are advantages to being a farmer in tobacco country. The old = drying kilns were built using asbestos and since it is no longer available I brought several sheet home and stored them in the barn. Nice stuff 1/3 = inch thick 3 x 8 foot sheets. After covering with stainless the only thing =

Réf. : RE: KR> firewall materials

t'" <kr...@mylist.net> cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : RE: KR> firewall materials There are advantages to being a farmer in tobacco country. The old drying kilns were built using asbestos and since it is no longer available I brought several sheet hom

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At 09:57 AM 1/14/2005 +0100, you wrote: >Now, guys, you do what you want, but personally, I won't want to have >anything to do with asbestos. I would rather die from an engine fire than >from a nasty, lengthy lung cancer! > >This being said, I don't have to die from an engine fire, since there are

Re: Réf. : RE: KR> firewall materials

riday, January 14, 2005 10:13 AM Subject: Re: Réf. : RE: KR> firewall materials > At 09:57 AM 1/14/2005 +0100, you wrote: > >Now, guys, you do what you want, but personally, I won't want to have > >anything to do with asbestos. I would rather die from an engine fire than > >from

KR> Firewall

Greetings again I was covering my fire wall with the stainless steel and screwed it up big time. Does anyone know the thickness, etc., and what supplier has it The blue prints doesn't tell me anything other then its stainless steel. Thanks Patricia

KR> Firewall

Patricia and others. My stainless sheet is 0.007 inches thick. It is or was on the parts catalog from RR. Now my question to the list: My stainless sheet is already attached to the 1/4 inch firewall. I need to drill holes. Is there a drill bit that cuts thru the stainless? So far no joy. Louis

KR> Firewall

The stainless steel will work harden quickly when you drill using normal procedures. It can even melt the end of your drill bit on the second hole!! The trick is to run the drill as slowly as possible while maintaining as much force as you can without buckling the bit. Use Go Jo handcleaner for

KR> Firewall

> >I was covering my fire wall with the stainless steel and screwed it up big >time. Does anyone know the thickness, etc., and what supplier has it The blue >prints doesn't tell me anything other then its stainless steel. >Patricia += I seem

KR> firewall mat'l

when I did the Firewall on my KR1 I used galvanised sheet metal from the local heating airconditioning shop I didn't like the thickness of the stainless steel sheet supplied by Rand Robinson. Make a pattern, you can probably get them to shear it to shape Don Chisholm

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