Mike S
Senior Curmudgeon
I was reading this thread, concerning the V stab attachment, and wondered it the same applied to my plane, so I contacted Scott and asked about it.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=119095
Here is the actual issue------------
Scott said that this was how both the 10, and the 14 are done.
So, guess I need to go check our attachment bolt, as I am pretty sure I used a lock nut when I put the stab on for the final assembly.
So, all you 10 fliers out there, might want to check and see how this is done on your plane. Specially for those who did not build..................
Take care, fly safe.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=119095
Here is the actual issue------------
So I will speculate publicly as to why and be ready to be corrected.
Even with a solid connection it is a bolted connection with the likelihood of some play and flex under flight loads and therefore subject to fretting or wear and the antiseize serves as a durable layer of lubrication to alleviate that effect?
Correct.
The movement is very slight but still exists.
That is the reason for the castellated nut and cotter pin on this bolt.
Scott said that this was how both the 10, and the 14 are done.
So, guess I need to go check our attachment bolt, as I am pretty sure I used a lock nut when I put the stab on for the final assembly.
So, all you 10 fliers out there, might want to check and see how this is done on your plane. Specially for those who did not build..................
Take care, fly safe.