JackinMichigan
Well Known Member
We have an RV-10 with a 3-blade prop. We had to extend the nose wheel slot several inches to make installing the lower cowl even possible, but even then it's still a difficult 2-man job that requires removal of the spinner.
Another RV-10 builder suggested extending the slot even more and then adding a removable plate to cover the slot forward of the nose wheel stalk. Extending the slot would definitely make this job easier, but how much is too much? I certainly don't want to impair the structural integrity of anything. Also, is adding a cover plate necessary? It seems to me that the extra slot length would allow more air to flow into the engine compartment, which I'm thinking is good.
P.S. - Airworthiness certificate issued yesterday. It's only a matter of days till the first flight.
Another RV-10 builder suggested extending the slot even more and then adding a removable plate to cover the slot forward of the nose wheel stalk. Extending the slot would definitely make this job easier, but how much is too much? I certainly don't want to impair the structural integrity of anything. Also, is adding a cover plate necessary? It seems to me that the extra slot length would allow more air to flow into the engine compartment, which I'm thinking is good.
P.S. - Airworthiness certificate issued yesterday. It's only a matter of days till the first flight.