amekler
Joined: 07 Oct 2010
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 Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 6:37 am Post subject: Nose wheel fairing breaks |
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I had the same problem . Mot sure if it was do tol
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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.
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Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)
RV-6A N47TD -- 1104 hrs - sold
RV-10 N31TD -- 300 hrs
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