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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 6:24 am    Post subject: Nose wheel fairing breaks Reply with quote

After returning home from OSH, I noticed a chunck missing from my RV-10
nose wheel fairing. When flexed, the fairing ripped as shown in this photo:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/93114308/fairing%201.jpg

I was surprised at how fragile the fairing was once that rip started.
With very little force I could have ripped the whole fairing into two
pieces.

I patched the missing chunk and rip, then added a few layers of
fiberglass and epoxy resin, about 5" wide, to strengthen the entire
circumference of the fairing forward of the bulkhead. I also added a
1" wide reinforcement around the opening for the wheel:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/93114308/fairing%202.jpg

I recommend builders consider adding reinforcement in this area of the
fairing during construction.

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Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)
RV-6A N47TD -- 1104 hrs - sold
RV-10 N31TD -- 300 hrs


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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 6:49 am    Post subject: Nose wheel fairing breaks Reply with quote

I believe the instructions tell you to reinforce the opening with 2-3 layers of glass. I reinforced mine with carbon fiber.

Might want to double check and make sure you have ample clearance to the wheel. I believe I have 3/4" all around..

-Mine Kraus
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On Aug 11, 2012, at 10:23 AM, Tim Lewis <TimRVator(at)comcast.net> wrote:

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After returning home from OSH, I noticed a chunck missing from my RV-10 nose wheel fairing. When flexed, the fairing ripped as shown in this photo:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/93114308/fairing%201.jpg

I was surprised at how fragile the fairing was once that rip started. With very little force I could have ripped the whole fairing into two pieces.

I patched the missing chunk and rip, then added a few layers of fiberglass and epoxy resin, about 5" wide, to strengthen the entire circumference of the fairing forward of the bulkhead. I also added a 1" wide reinforcement around the opening for the wheel:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/93114308/fairing%202.jpg

I recommend builders consider adding reinforcement in this area of the fairing during construction.

--
Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)
RV-6A N47TD -- 1104 hrs - sold
RV-10 N31TD -- 300 hrs







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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:16 am    Post subject: Nose wheel fairing breaks Reply with quote

Yep - mine ripped the same way while wrestling with it on fit up. Put two
layers of carbon fiber on the inside, ground out what was left of the crack,
filled the void with flox, sanded smooth and then a couple of layers of
glass on the outside. Finish with mico.

Carl
33.6 hours - first O2 flight earlier today.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:18 pm    Post subject: Nose wheel fairing breaks Reply with quote

I didn't reinforce mine. Haven't had any breakage yet operating out of
a relatively rough grass strip.

I did make it a point to cut them back further than I wanted to... then
a bit more. Since I have them off the plane right now, I may try to
compare with your pics to see if I can compare them.

Reinforcement sounds like a good thing.

Bill "finishing up my first condition inspection" Watson

On 8/11/2012 10:23 AM, Tim Lewis wrote:
Quote:


After returning home from OSH, I noticed a chunck missing from my
RV-10 nose wheel fairing. When flexed, the fairing ripped as shown in
this photo:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/93114308/fairing%201.jpg

I was surprised at how fragile the fairing was once that rip started.
With very little force I could have ripped the whole fairing into two
pieces.

I patched the missing chunk and rip, then added a few layers of
fiberglass and epoxy resin, about 5" wide, to strengthen the entire
circumference of the fairing forward of the bulkhead. I also added a
1" wide reinforcement around the opening for the wheel:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/93114308/fairing%202.jpg

I recommend builders consider adding reinforcement in this area of the
fairing during construction.



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 6:49 pm    Post subject: Nose wheel fairing breaks Reply with quote

One other thing to consider... I think when it comes time to buy new tires, almost all replacements (Goodyear Flt Custom III's for example) are larger than the original Van's supplied tire..... changes the clearance. Without enough clearance, all you need is a low tire, or a rather big bounce, and you now have another project.
Don McDonald
470 Hours and climbing.

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Yep - mine ripped the same way while wrestling with it on fit up. Put two
layers of carbon fiber on the inside, ground out what was left of the crack,
filled the void with flox, sanded smooth and then a couple of layers of
glass on the outside. Finish with mico.

Carl
33.6 hours - first O2 flight earlier today.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:38 pm    Post subject: Nose wheel fairing breaks Reply with quote

That can be avoided by not buying the most expensive tire on the
market. One can get equal life out of recaps, and they are more likely
to meet the standard tire size. Or you can buy Condors if you prefer
new, and they will be significantly lighter and slimmer than the FC
III, which is the biggest and heaviest tire for a given nominal size
you will find on the market.

On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 7:49 PM, Don McDonald
<building_partner(at)yahoo.com> wrote:
[quote] One other thing to consider... I think when it comes time to buy new tires,
almost all replacements (Goodyear Flt Custom III's for example) are larger
than the original Van's supplied tire..... changes the clearance. Without
enough clearance, all you need is a low tire, or a rather big bounce, and
you now have another project.
Don McDonald
470 Hours and climbing.

From: Carl Froehlich <carl.froehlich(at)verizon.net>
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 12:14 PM
Subject: RE: Nose wheel fairing breaks


<carl.froehlich(at)verizon.net>

Yep - mine ripped the same way while wrestling with it on fit up. Put two
layers of carbon fiber on the inside, ground out what was left of the crack,
filled the void with flox, sanded smooth and then a couple of layers of
glass on the outside. Finish with mico.

Carl
33.6 hours - first O2 flight earlier today.

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:07 am    Post subject: Nose wheel fairing breaks Reply with quote

Yes a low tire pressure caused my fairing to crack.
Alan

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On Aug 11, 2012, at 11:38 PM, Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com> wrote:

[quote]

That can be avoided by not buying the most expensive tire on the
market. One can get equal life out of recaps, and they are more likely
to meet the standard tire size. Or you can buy Condors if you prefer
new, and they will be significantly lighter and slimmer than the FC
III, which is the biggest and heaviest tire for a given nominal size
you will find on the market.

On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 7:49 PM, Don McDonald
<building_partner(at)yahoo.com> wrote:
> One other thing to consider... I think when it comes time to buy new tires,
> almost all replacements (Goodyear Flt Custom III's for example) are larger
> than the original Van's supplied tire..... changes the clearance. Without
> enough clearance, all you need is a low tire, or a rather big bounce, and
> you now have another project.
> Don McDonald
> 470 Hours and climbing.
>
> From: Carl Froehlich <carl.froehlich(at)verizon.net>
> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
> Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 12:14 PM
> Subject: RE: Nose wheel fairing breaks
>
>
> <carl.froehlich(at)verizon.net>
>
> Yep - mine ripped the same way while wrestling with it on fit up. Put two
> layers of carbon fiber on the inside, ground out what was left of the crack,
> filled the void with flox, sanded smooth and then a couple of layers of
> glass on the outside. Finish with mico.
>
> Carl
> 33.6 hours - first O2 flight earlier today.
>
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:00 am    Post subject: Nose wheel fairing breaks Reply with quote

Some data points:
- distance from lower bracket holes and edge of wheel cutout - 1 3/8"
- distance from rear edge of wheel cutout and bulkhead - 1/2"

Bill

On 8/11/2012 5:17 PM, Bill Watson wrote:
Quote:


I didn't reinforce mine. Haven't had any breakage yet operating out
of a relatively rough grass strip.

I did make it a point to cut them back further than I wanted to...
then a bit more. Since I have them off the plane right now, I may try
to compare with your pics to see if I can compare them.

Reinforcement sounds like a good thing.

Bill "finishing up my first condition inspection" Watson

On 8/11/2012 10:23 AM, Tim Lewis wrote:
>
>
> After returning home from OSH, I noticed a chunck missing from my
> RV-10 nose wheel fairing. When flexed, the fairing ripped as shown
> in this photo:
>
> https://dl.dropbox.com/u/93114308/fairing%201.jpg
>
> I was surprised at how fragile the fairing was once that rip
> started. With very little force I could have ripped the whole
> fairing into two pieces.
>
> I patched the missing chunk and rip, then added a few layers of
> fiberglass and epoxy resin, about 5" wide, to strengthen the entire
> circumference of the fairing forward of the bulkhead. I also added
> a 1" wide reinforcement around the opening for the wheel:
>
> https://dl.dropbox.com/u/93114308/fairing%202.jpg
>
> I recommend builders consider adding reinforcement in this area of
> the fairing during construction.
>

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