Shaun D
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Engine Bolt Torque

Started this discussion. Last reply by Shaun D Feb 18. 5 Replies

Hi building a 701, torquing the engine mount bolts to 37 ft lbs deformed the distance tube and gouged the cup washer.I found it difficult to even hold the wrench smoothly at 37, is that the torque…Continue

Paint Recommendation

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bert Shivers Nov 12, 2024. 5 Replies

Could anyone recommend an exterior paint?-Prefer single stage-Easy to use (I'm new to painting)-Not a show plane, more concerned with durability-Plane is going to be stored outside, under a…Continue

Line Mounting To Outer Skins

Started this discussion. Last reply by Perry Delano Feb 15, 2024. 4 Replies

Anyone have suggestions for fuel line mounting? I have sections where the line will run inside but on the outer skin.I could just screw on an adel clamp but then there would be an exterior screw…Continue

Rudder Cable Angle Through Fairlead

Started this discussion. Last reply by Matt Pope Nov 27, 2023. 14 Replies

I have a 701, the angle the rudder cable makes through the plastic fairlead is pretty large, wondering if that is as designed? Will it ever saw through the plastic?I was considering putting in a…Continue

 

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Engine Bolt Torque

Hi building a 701, torquing the engine mount bolts to 37 ft lbs deformed the distance tube and gouged the cup washer.I found it difficult to even hold the wrench smoothly at 37, is that the torque others use? I know the bolt needs tension to avoid fatigue but the 701 and Rotax are so light and the tubes are so thin.See More
Feb 14
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Paint Recommendation

Could anyone recommend an exterior paint?-Prefer single stage-Easy to use (I'm new to painting)-Not a show plane, more concerned with durability-Plane is going to be stored outside, under a coverI've been looking at auto paints from Summit/Eastwood, not sure if those are goodAlso not sure what primer to getAre primers are compatible with other paints? (looking for direct to metal)See More
Oct 4, 2024
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Line Mounting To Outer Skins

Anyone have suggestions for fuel line mounting? I have sections where the line will run inside but on the outer skin.I could just screw on an adel clamp but then there would be an exterior screw head.Not a big deal but I'm wondering if there is a more elegant solution that keeps hardware internal.See More
Feb 15, 2024
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Rudder Cable Angle Through Fairlead

I have a 701, the angle the rudder cable makes through the plastic fairlead is pretty large, wondering if that is as designed? Will it ever saw through the plastic?I was considering putting in a horizontal pully.See More
Nov 25, 2023
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Fuel System Design

I have a 701 with a carbureted Rotax that uses a return line (914), and I'm struggling to figure out how to design the fuel system. The lowest point is behind the seats, gascolator placed there.I've narrowed it down to two options, wondering if anyone has any thoughts1. Both tanks combine to one line, then to the gascolator and onto the enginethe return line also is also combined and returns to both tanksuse on/off valves just below each tank to resolve imbalances there are reports of venting…See More
Oct 8, 2023
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Interior Paint From a Can

I have a 701, so not a lot of interior to do, I'm trying to finish this sooner rather then later so I was thinking of just using spray paint. Considering Rustolem self etching primer and then some kind of paint on top of that. Anyone have a recommendation for an interior paint?See More
Sep 6, 2022
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Waterproofing

I'm building a 701 that will be sitting outside.I plan to make a full cover, not sure how that will turn out.Any thoughts on trying to waterproof the plane? I was thinking about putting silicone in some of the gaps or possibly where top metal seams meet. See More
Apr 6, 2022
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Overwhelmed by Avionics

I'm building a 701 and trying to figure out what avionics to get. Looking for a glass display for AS / ALT / ATT and color/annunciator flashing engine monitor display (if that makes sense, not sure what the technical term for that is). I believe I have narrowed it down to 3 companies Dynon, MGL, GRT. Are there any others I should consider?Anyone have a setup they love?Update: Really appreciate all the advice and comments!I ended up going with a Dynon system, it was the name that kept coming up…See More
Mar 9, 2022
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