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Tyler Voss's RV-8
- Thread starter Yazaman
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Looking great. What a tribute to a fallen hero and one of the good guys. Thanks Yazman.
Thank you Matt. Very nice. Im sure Tyler is thrilled.
Carb
Also during the inspection, the carb mix valve shaft was worn out and needed to be fixed. ended up ordering a new carb. I ordered a new one, gave the the exact part number of the carb I had and got it in pretty quick.
When it got in, the A&P took one look at it and said it was for a Continental engine. Tyler's is an o-360.
I called the Marvell and gave them the engine specs and they told me that the carb I had was for a Continental 0-470... I have no Idea how it ran the way it did.
I sent it back and they sent the correct Carb weeks later. The Cables hook up totally different and much better actually so all in all, it worked out well.
Below is the old Carb and Mixture arm.. Look how bad the angle is...
This is the new Carb Installed
Also during the inspection, the carb mix valve shaft was worn out and needed to be fixed. ended up ordering a new carb. I ordered a new one, gave the the exact part number of the carb I had and got it in pretty quick.
When it got in, the A&P took one look at it and said it was for a Continental engine. Tyler's is an o-360.
I called the Marvell and gave them the engine specs and they told me that the carb I had was for a Continental 0-470... I have no Idea how it ran the way it did.
I sent it back and they sent the correct Carb weeks later. The Cables hook up totally different and much better actually so all in all, it worked out well.
Below is the old Carb and Mixture arm.. Look how bad the angle is...
This is the new Carb Installed
Always something
Doing some final touch-ups and found the leads on the coils for the ignition (Plasma I) were loose so i was going to safety wire them in place... the stupid lead that is permanently installed in the coil fell out in my hand. Good thing that only runs 2 cylinders huh?
Also found that the Dynon OAT probe quit working already, purchased a new one and its ready to install.
And the "Kicker".... I got all my parts in and broke my ankle this week, Figures!
Cant walk, or put weight on it so I am left to crawl.
again on hold until I get on my feet again.
Doing some final touch-ups and found the leads on the coils for the ignition (Plasma I) were loose so i was going to safety wire them in place... the stupid lead that is permanently installed in the coil fell out in my hand. Good thing that only runs 2 cylinders huh?
Also found that the Dynon OAT probe quit working already, purchased a new one and its ready to install.
And the "Kicker".... I got all my parts in and broke my ankle this week, Figures!
Cant walk, or put weight on it so I am left to crawl.
again on hold until I get on my feet again.
Broken ankle! Holy smokes. I hate it when that happens!
Still Kickin'
I finally got the Coil Pack and OAT Tube installed since I had to replace them.
Had the Good Ole' Folks hanging around the Eaa help push it out so I can run it to test the Coils.
Had not brakes since I am forced to wear a cast.. good chalks installed.
Good to go and the Annual will be signed of on Friday when the Inspector checks the final install of all the parts.
Maybe Fly soon?... Hopefully?
I finally got the Coil Pack and OAT Tube installed since I had to replace them.
Had the Good Ole' Folks hanging around the Eaa help push it out so I can run it to test the Coils.
Had not brakes since I am forced to wear a cast.. good chalks installed.
Good to go and the Annual will be signed of on Friday when the Inspector checks the final install of all the parts.
Maybe Fly soon?... Hopefully?
We want to see pictures and video of the flight. Maybe wait till you have the cast off!!
Can you get it out of the "on hold" status? Maybe sending the story of your rebuild and the story about Tyler will touch someone in the FAA to make it happen. Some of them are human. Is there a chance his family could complete the registration and get the N number Tyler wanted?
rv9av8tr
Well Known Member
If he never registered it in his name, then the last registration would have the previous owner listed on the FAA website and his address. Without a Bill of Sale from the previous owner, I think you're stuck with the FAA until his family get's their hands on the original or a replacement from the last registered owner.
If the airplane has NEVER been registered, only an N number reserved, then you still need a Bill of Sale, which the "original" one comes from Vans Aircraft that they issue to the kit serial number when you are ready for the FIRST actual registration with the FAA.
I'm a little confused on where the airplane is in that regard.
If the airplane has NEVER been registered, only an N number reserved, then you still need a Bill of Sale, which the "original" one comes from Vans Aircraft that they issue to the kit serial number when you are ready for the FIRST actual registration with the FAA.
I'm a little confused on where the airplane is in that regard.
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Matt, maybe Vans can help with this?
Maybe Kitplanes is looking for a great story honoring Tyler and showing all the work you went through to make his dream a reality. EAA? AOPA?
Thanks for making it happen Matt.
Thanks for making it happen Matt.
Stories
I know Washington Pilots Association did a story but I am not sure if If I ever saw it. Im just looking forward to getting it in the air and home!
I know Krem2 wanted to do a wrap up story when it is done but I wont tell them until it flies at least once. Maybe the day it goes home or something.
I know Washington Pilots Association did a story but I am not sure if If I ever saw it. Im just looking forward to getting it in the air and home!
I know Krem2 wanted to do a wrap up story when it is done but I wont tell them until it flies at least once. Maybe the day it goes home or something.
Great to see Matt. Thanks for your work on Tyler s plane.
SmilingJack
Well Known Member
This photo was taken by John Richardson out at Felts Field while Mark Scott and I were doing some passes across 22L
Looks like we have tomorrow's front page! Congrats on all the hard work! I am sure Tyler would be proud. Awesome picture with meaning....
Tail wheel Training...
If you look Closely.. You can see the Knowledge and Experience transferring from Addison Pemberton to Manny Ochoa
Manny and I are planning on flying the RV home today.. Ill Upload Pictures when I get back!
I Shout out to Steinair with their help on some wiring Troubleshooting!
If you look Closely.. You can see the Knowledge and Experience transferring from Addison Pemberton to Manny Ochoa
Manny and I are planning on flying the RV home today.. Ill Upload Pictures when I get back!
I Shout out to Steinair with their help on some wiring Troubleshooting!
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Matt,
Great photo of the plane you finished for Tyler. I am sure he would be proud of the work you did and will be with you on your flight to deliver the plane. Nice work. Thank you from all of us that remember Tyler.
Great photo of the plane you finished for Tyler. I am sure he would be proud of the work you did and will be with you on your flight to deliver the plane. Nice work. Thank you from all of us that remember Tyler.
