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Rotax 912 radiator replacement
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs Nov 11. 2 Replies 1 Like
Hello Gang.So....at our last 701 annual, we found that one of the radiator threaded mounts had come loose from the side of the radiator. From the looks of it, the mounts are a small tube that is…Continue
Instrument cut-out drill template.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Simmons Jan 1. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all.I know there are a few panel cut-out drill guide templates on the market but I've never liked the way they they work, or they are difficult to hold in place without them moving or being off…Continue
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Rotax 912 radiator replacement
Hello Gang.So....at our last 701 annual, we found that one of the radiator threaded mounts had come loose from the side of the radiator. From the looks of it, the mounts are a small tube that is flared in to the side of the radiator frame and then threaded with a 6mm tap. it is not a real mechanical connection other that the tube being pressed in to the frame and then flared slightly (like a riv-nut) to hold it in place.The radiator is then mounted on 4 rubber isolation mounts that thread in to…See More
Instrument cut-out drill template.
Hello all.I know there are a few panel cut-out drill guide templates on the market but I've never liked the way they they work, or they are difficult to hold in place without them moving or being off level when you mark the holes.Not being one to settle for "good enough" I decided to build a better mousetrap.Here is the prototype I have designed. So far it works perfectly. It fits exactly in the panel cut outs, (both 3-1/8" and 2-1/4" on the same template). Alignment is easy, and the mounting…See More
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- Aircraft Model
- STOL CH 701
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- Building From
- Purchased finished aircraft
- Engine installed (or plan to install)
- Rotax 912
- Building Experience
- Have already built an airplane
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- Owned a CH300 on Zenair floats and co built Murphy Moose on 3500 Montana amphibs.
PPL with night rating.
Own SP Laser. A specialized laser cutting/engraving company which caters to general aviation and home-builders.
- Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
- Fitch Long Lake
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- At 3:12pm on May 2, 2022,
Wayne Woloshin said…
Welcome to the forum P. Richard’s hope we can meet up someday.
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