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milesm(at)avnet.co.uk
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 Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:53 am Post subject: centre console |
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There is a scheme out there to cut down the centre console (examined by the
factory - perhaps Andy D can enlighten...) - we looked at the loads imposed
by the engine on the centre console in relation to the taildragger
attachment structure, and found them negligable - but didn't look at the
flight loads. I agree with GS - keeping the centre console for
crashworthiness is a good idea...
Miles
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From: "Paul McAllister" <paul.the.aviator(at)gmail.com>
Subject: Center Console
Hi all,
I seem to recall quite some time ago that someone (perhaps Miles or
Nigel) had done some analysis on how much the center tunnel can be
safely reduced in size without affecting the structural integrity of
the aircraft. I believe that it was with reference to the tail
dragger conversion, however I would assume that its equally applicable
to the Trigear.
Can anyone point me towards that discussion.
Thanks, Paul
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jeff(at)rmmm.net
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:39 am Post subject: centre console |
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We cut this console down but added several layers of bid to reinforce
the inside. We then created the top with 5 layers of bid. It's secured
with #10 screws and nut plates. The left seat was widened by reshapeing
the left side of the console to allow for more leg room. This was done
with 3 layers of bid over a center of 1/4 inch foam shaped to allow a
right leg more room. As you can see it makes a great arm rest and a lot
more room for toys. The fuel filters are located right under the arm
rest and can be viewed in flight anytime.
Best Regards,
Jeff R
A258 - N128LJ / Gold Rush 90 hours and climbing slowly.
On Oct 7, 2007, at 3:52 AM, Miles McCallum wrote:
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<milesm(at)avnet.co.uk>
There is a scheme out there to cut down the centre console (examined
by the
factory - perhaps Andy D can enlighten...) - we looked at the loads
imposed
by the engine on the centre console in relation to the taildragger
attachment structure, and found them negligable - but didn't look at
the
flight loads. I agree with GS - keeping the centre console for
crashworthiness is a good idea...
Miles
> Time: 04:37:55 PM PST US
> From: "Paul McAllister" <paul.the.aviator(at)gmail.com>
> Subject: Center Console
> Hi all,
>
> I seem to recall quite some time ago that someone (perhaps Miles or
> Nigel) had done some analysis on how much the center tunnel can be
> safely reduced in size without affecting the structural integrity of
> the aircraft. I believe that it was with reference to the tail
> dragger conversion, however I would assume that its equally applicable
> to the Trigear.
>
> Can anyone point me towards that discussion.
>
> Thanks, Paul
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fklein(at)orcasonline.com
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| Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:27 am Post subject: centre console |
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| Quote: | We cut this console down but added several layers of bid to reinforce
the inside. We then created the top with 5 layers of bid. It's secured
with #10 screws and nut plates. The left seat was widened by
reshapeing the left side of the console to allow for more leg room.
This was done with 3 layers of bid over a center of 1/4 inch foam
shaped to allow a right leg more room. As you can see it makes a great
arm rest and a lot more room for toys. The fuel filters are located
right under the arm rest and can be viewed in flight anytime.
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Jeff...what an absolutely elegant mod...I salute you. I take it all
this was done prior to CM installation...(?)
Fred
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jeff(at)rmmm.net
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| Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:35 am Post subject: centre console |
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Jeff...what an absolutely elegant mod...I salute you. I take it all
this was done prior to CM installation...(?)
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Yes,
This was all done before, but I cannot take total credit for it. There
we're several done this way at Flight Crafters in Florida. I just took
it to the next level by increasing the leg room at the side of the CM.
Now if I could just get all the cylinders to run at closer temps I
would be happy. Still working on that though. Looks like I'm going to
need to by the baffling that was supposed to be supplied with the
firewall forward kit that I never received. I believe I have run out of
other options. The engine is cooling but not evenly. If anyone out
there has a picture of one please post it. Maybe I can make it.
Regards,
Jeff R.
A258 - N128LJ / Gold Rush 90 hours.
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DuaneFamly(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject: centre console |
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This is what I got with my Jabiru 3300A. If you would like pix of just the cowls....let me know off-list and I'll take pix and send them to you.
Mike Duane A207A
Redding, California
XS Conventional Gear
Jabiru 3300
Sensenich R64Z N
Ground Adjustable Prop
See what
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