Re: KR> Aileron hinge bolts and BID

2017-01-20 Thread Paul-Visk via KRnet
Tucker, I'm planning on the two step possess as you described. Also instead of using 1 layer of 5.5 oz. glass. I'm using multiple layers of deck cloth so I can get a tighter corners. Paul Visk Belleville Il. 618 406 4705 In a message dated 1/20/2017 3:38:58 P.M. Central Standard

Re: KR> Aileron hinge bolts and BID

2017-01-20 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
Just notch a step into the skin large enough for the false spar to sit in the skin, then scrub the foam out from between the layers about 1/4" deep. Fill with Flox and slide the false spar into place. Your call whether you want to add a layer of glass to it while the flox is wet or not. I

Re: KR> Aileron hinge bolts and BID

2017-01-20 Thread Tucker Brown via KRnet
Hi all, On this note, I did the 8/32 pan head off-set; results to follow the next installation: The next steps for the aileron attachment in the plans call for Flox the attachment nut, add the counter weight arm (middle), then 1 layer BID overlapping at least 1 inch. I've been stewing about

Re: KR> Aileron hinge bolts

2017-01-20 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
or bind the steel screws so tight that the heads strip. But they do still bind well enough to meet the specs for a self locking nut. -Jeff Scott -- Subject: Re: KR> Aileron hinge bolts Thanks for the advice guys. Jeff, I thought that was an unique Air Force   unsanctioned tr

Re: KR> Aileron hinge bolts

2017-01-20 Thread Paul Visk via KRnet
krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Jeff Scott <jscott.pla...@gmx.com> Subject: Re: KR> Aileron hinge bolts Either method works just fine.  I chose to counterbore the hinges and used flush screws with the screws offset between the aileron and the wing.   ___

Re: KR> Aileron hinge bolts

2017-01-20 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
Either method works just fine. I chose to counterbore the hinges and used flush screws with the screws offset between the aileron and the wing.  Like Larry, I also floxed a set of #8 nut plates to the back of the mount holes to make them removable. One note on self locking nut plates like

Re: KR> Aileron hinge bolts

2017-01-20 Thread Larry Flesner via KRnet
At 10:41 PM 1/19/2017, you wrote: I believe I've seen some people use countersunk bolts. + That's what I used 20 years ago and it is still flying. It eliminates any interference even if they are head to head. I floxed blind nuts to the back side of

Re: KR> Aileron hinge bolts

2017-01-20 Thread Mike Sylvester via KRnet
org> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 10:41 PM To: KR EMAIL BOARD Cc: Paul Visk Subject: KR> Aileron hinge bolts I'll be ordering my aileron hardware from Wicks soon. In looking in the book at 10.59. It says to use 8/32 pan head bolts for the aileron hinge. Has anyone had problems with suffi

KR> Aileron hinge bolts

2017-01-19 Thread Paul Visk via KRnet
I'll be ordering my aileron hardware from Wicks soon. In looking in the book at 10.59. It says to use 8/32 pan head bolts for the aileron hinge. Has anyone had problems with sufficient clearance between the heads of the bolts if they're lined up with each other?  Or should they be offset. I