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Hole in bottom of tail for bolt

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papa-papa

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Hi gents, Question. Has anyone had to drill a hole under the bolt in the fuselage tail for removal and reinstalling the nut that holds the tail wheel spring in place???.

Just bought project and decided to clean up the spring.

Thanks in advance for any help on this RV-3 project

Perry
RV-6 N404PP
Cassutt N12SG
 
papa-papa said:
Hi gents, Question. Has anyone had to drill a hole under the bolt in the fuselage tail for removal and reinstalling the nut that holds the tail wheel spring in place???.

Just bought project and decided to clean up the spring.

Thanks in advance for any help on this RV-3 project

Perry
RV-6 N404PP
Cassutt N12SG
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You certainly do on the RV6 - it's on the plans.

Jim Sharkey
 
Thank you sir

I thank you Jim. and you are right my 6 does have the hole you speak of. I will start the drilling now.

Perry
 
Rubber button to fill the hole?

I have the hole, but I am finding it difficult to find a rubber button to fill it with. I was surprised I could not find it in the VANS catalogue. Anyone any ideas?

Thanks.
 
Steve Sampson said:
I have the hole, but I am finding it difficult to find a rubber button to fill it with. I was surprised I could not find it in the VANS catalogue. Anyone any ideas?

Thanks.
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Try your local home improvement or hardware store. Look on the aviation aisle for the chrome, pop-in, hole plugs. I think I have also seen them in the aviation department of the auto parts stores.
 
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