this doesn't seem right to me

A forum for the proverbial airport bum who just wants to talk about anything and everything related to flying. Introduce yourself here !!

Post Reply
User avatar
RV9inIowa
Class E
Posts: 138
Joined: Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:38 pm
Location: Cedar Rapids IA

this doesn't seem right to me

Post by RV9inIowa »

Hi guys - I need some help...Here is a picture of my standard fuel tank cap & flange, laying upside down on the bench:

Image

See how the O-ring is almost out of the flange? At least half of it is not supported by the flange. I think the flange is too short. I can try to tighten the cap, but I think it's already pretty tight.

If the flange was 1/8" longer, this design would be better.

What do you think? Am I just paranoid or is this really wrong?

EDIT - oops, I meant to post this to the standard vs. deluxe thread, sorry.
Dave G.
Building N149DG RV-9A Finish Kit, O-320-E2A, Dual AFS-3500
Flying the restored N3689Q, the lowest time airworthy Beech Super III.
Top
User avatar
cjensen
Whiskey Victor
Posts: 5275
Joined: Sat Apr 23, 2005 10:36 pm
Location: Green Bay, WI

Post by cjensen »

I have to look at mine, but IIRC, they look the same as mine. I don't think there is anything wrong with it. What does it look like in the open position?

...the deluxe guys will tell you that you have the wrong caps though... :lol: :roll:
Chad Jensen
Missing my RV-7...
Vertical Power support
920.216.3699
http://verticalpower.com
Top
TomC
Class E
Posts: 150
Joined: Mon Nov 27, 2006 5:23 pm

Post by TomC »

Hi Dave,

I would question Vans about whether something is right or wrong with the parts. They will tell you if you have the correct parts or if something sounds wrong. If they say that the parts are correct, as they probably will, then you will need to decide if you can live with the design or need to proceed with an available option. At that point, Vans is usually worthless with advise. I built my 7A with the stock fuel caps/rings but cannot remember what the inside looked like.

Good Luck!
Top
User avatar
captain_john
Sparky
Posts: 5880
Joined: Sun Oct 31, 2004 9:17 am
Location: KPYM

Post by captain_john »

cjensen wrote:I have to look at mine, but IIRC, they look the same as mine. I don't think there is anything wrong with it. What does it look like in the open position?

...the deluxe guys will tell you that you have the wrong caps though... :lol: :roll:
Two things, yes... deluxe caps are nice and now, the really stupid question of the day.

What does IIRC mean? I have been in forums forEVER and seen others use it before, but I CANNOT figure it out!

Would someone please clue me in? I know the answer is going to be as plain as the nose on my face!

:oops: CJ
RV-7
Garmin G3X with VP-X & a TMX-IO-360 with G3i
It's all over but the flying! 800+ hours in only 3 years!
Top
User avatar
cjensen
Whiskey Victor
Posts: 5275
Joined: Sat Apr 23, 2005 10:36 pm
Location: Green Bay, WI

Post by cjensen »

Don't worry CJ, I had to ask as well...

If I Recall Correctly. IIRC. :)
Chad Jensen
Missing my RV-7...
Vertical Power support
920.216.3699
http://verticalpower.com
Top
User avatar
smithhb
Class D
Posts: 365
Joined: Tue Oct 26, 2004 7:28 pm
Location: Blue Ridge, GA
Contact:
Contact smithhb

this doesn't seem right to me

Post by smithhb »

CJ,
 
If I recall correctly, it means "If I Recall Correctly".
 
Bret Smith
RV-9A (91314)
Mineral Bluff, GA
www.FlightInnovations.com
 

From: RB Lists - The Hangar [mailto:support@rivetbangers.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 7:06 PM
To: hangar@rivetbangers.com
Subject: this doesn't seem right to me




cjensen wrote: I have to look at mine, but IIRC, they look the same as mine. I don't think there is anything wrong with it. What does it look like in the open position?

...the deluxe guys will tell you that you have the wrong caps though... Image Image

Two things, yes... deluxe caps are nice and now, the really stupid question of the day.

What does IIRC mean? I have been in forums forEVER and seen others use it before, but I CANNOT figure it out!

Would someone please clue me in? I know the answer is going to be as plain as the nose on my face!

Image CJ



N357JS Reserved
RV-7 Fuselage
"Any pilot can describe the mechanics of flying. What it can do for the spirit of man is beyond description."


rivetbangers.com - Discussion topic http://www.rivetbangers.com/cgi-php/forums/viewtopic.php?p=15552#15552


Submitted via email
Top
User avatar
captain_john
Sparky
Posts: 5880
Joined: Sun Oct 31, 2004 9:17 am
Location: KPYM

Post by captain_john »

HA! Thanks guys!

:) CJ
RV-7
Garmin G3X with VP-X & a TMX-IO-360 with G3i
It's all over but the flying! 800+ hours in only 3 years!
Top
prestwich
Class D
Posts: 317
Joined: Fri May 20, 2005 8:36 am
Location: Santa Barbara

Post by prestwich »

www.acronymfinder.com is your friend in the acronym age. :)
Top
Dan A
Class D
Posts: 310
Joined: Sun Oct 24, 2004 6:18 pm
Location: Cheney, WA USA

Post by Dan A »

Don't worry Dave. Mine look just like that and they have worked great for about 140 hrs.
Dan
Top
User avatar
Rockyjs
Class G
Posts: 40
Joined: Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:31 am
Location: Lillian, AL

Post by Rockyjs »

The acronym finder has "If I really cared" listed also for IIRC
Top
User avatar
RV9inIowa
Class E
Posts: 138
Joined: Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:38 pm
Location: Cedar Rapids IA

Post by RV9inIowa »

Dan A wrote:Don't worry Dave. Mine look just like that and they have worked great for about 140 hrs.
Dan
Thanks Dan - After some tank cap futzing and careful measurement, I think the caps are "OK". Not great, not the best, but OK. They'll probably work fine, but I have to decide if that is what I want before I rivet them on. For an extra $60 per side, the deluxe version may be for me.

While digging around, I found a catalog of what I think is the deluxe version, for anyone interested: http://www.batinc.net/aero.htm

Thanks RB'ers!
Dave G.
Building N149DG RV-9A Finish Kit, O-320-E2A, Dual AFS-3500
Flying the restored N3689Q, the lowest time airworthy Beech Super III.
Top
User avatar
captain_john
Sparky
Posts: 5880
Joined: Sun Oct 31, 2004 9:17 am
Location: KPYM

Post by captain_john »

Without measuring mine, it looks like the Aero 300 is the one!

Order them with undrilled flanges, obviously!

Good find!

:mrgreen: CJ
RV-7
Garmin G3X with VP-X & a TMX-IO-360 with G3i
It's all over but the flying! 800+ hours in only 3 years!
Top
User avatar
JohnR
Class B
Posts: 1081
Joined: Mon Aug 29, 2005 3:22 pm
Location: Iowa

Post by JohnR »

Ah come on Dave, just go with the Deluxe ones! You know you want to. :wink:

Feel free to stop down and look at mine anytime. They are pretty nice and I figured in the overall scheme of things I would forget what they cost. Of course I've said that for about $20,000 worth of stuff by the time I get done with this thing. :roll: Oh well, like they say, it is only money.
JohnR
RV-7A - Fuselage - SOLD, just not supposed to be
Numbers 6:24 - The LORD bless thee, and keep thee
Top
User avatar
captain_john
Sparky
Posts: 5880
Joined: Sun Oct 31, 2004 9:17 am
Location: KPYM

Post by captain_john »

John, these ARE the deelux ones! He is talking directly to the mfg'er!!!

Way to go!

:wink: CJ
RV-7
Garmin G3X with VP-X & a TMX-IO-360 with G3i
It's all over but the flying! 800+ hours in only 3 years!
Top
User avatar
RV9inIowa
Class E
Posts: 138
Joined: Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:38 pm
Location: Cedar Rapids IA

Post by RV9inIowa »

JohnR wrote:Ah come on Dave, just go with the Deluxe ones! You know you want to. :wink:
I think you are right... the power of the dark side is strong.... "It's only a little more $$$ :roll:

John, I may take you up on that offer!
Dave G.
Building N149DG RV-9A Finish Kit, O-320-E2A, Dual AFS-3500
Flying the restored N3689Q, the lowest time airworthy Beech Super III.
Top
User avatar
JohnR
Class B
Posts: 1081
Joined: Mon Aug 29, 2005 3:22 pm
Location: Iowa

Post by JohnR »

Anytime Dave! I sent you a PM with my phone numbers.
JohnR
RV-7A - Fuselage - SOLD, just not supposed to be
Numbers 6:24 - The LORD bless thee, and keep thee
Top
Post Reply

Return to “The Hangar”