REFLECTOR: Main Gear Access Dimensions

[Scott Derrick]

No thats for the RG nose gear actuator assembly.  I just had mine off 
and on...

Those access holes are right above the assembly and absolutely required 
for installation and maintenance.

In your quote of the manual it says the holes are premarked, are yours not?

Scott

Andy Millin wrote:

>Randy,
>
>That cover is for access to the actuator for the speed brake.  FG models.  I
>didn't think it was necessary for RG.
>
>BTW, did you decide on an engine yet??? ... :)
>
>Andy
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
>Behalf Of Randy Wharton
>Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 1:25 PM
>To: alex157 at direcway.com; 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
>Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Main Gear Access Dimensions
>
>
>Hmmm. Maybe it's me that's missing something, but check out the photo on the
>following link:
>http://www.velocityaircraft.com/photos/Keel%20and%20Control%20System/General
>/pages/KEEL-COVER-PANEL.html
>
>It's a long one, so if it doesn't work, it's a link to the construction
>photos on velocityaircraft.com. Click on "General" under "Keel and Control
>Systems". The 4th photo entitled "KEEL-COVER-PANEL.jpg shows the cover that
>I'm asking for measurements on.
>
>Here's what my manual says in chapter 6.1.2, (06-XLR, Jan 2005) Forward Keel
>Access Hole: "There are two rectangular access holes to cut in the top of
>the keel. They are premarked on your keel at the factory. Cut the access
>covers." etc, etc. A few lines later, it reads "Attach the rear cover plate
>with 8 evenly spaced nutplates around the perimeter and one in the top of
>the keel bulkhead stiffener that will be installed later. The diagram just
>above this instruction is a diagram of both sides of the keel, showing all
>the access holes, covers, hardpoints, etc. Reference A is called "Front Keel
>access cover", and reference I is called Main Gear cylinder access cover
>(RG). The diagram shows the latter access cover just in front of the keel
>bulkhead stiffener, whereas the photo on the website shows the stiffener
>about in the middle of the cover.
>
>The manual goes on to provide a detailed diagram with dimensions of the
>forward nosegear access cover, but no other mention of the rear main gear
>hydraulic cylinder access cover.
>
>I guess I'll spend a little time with the VCR and see if I can find any info
>on the video tapes. I certainly don't want to cut any holes I'm not supposed
>to, and that's why I'm trying to get all the info I can first. Thanks!
>
>Randy W.
>
>
>
>From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
>Behalf Of Alex Balic
>Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 10:45 AM
>To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Main Gear Access Dimensions
>
>Randy,
>I have no such access cover- I have not seen such access on any other
>project either (maybe I am missing something)  only access to the attachment
>point/fittings is through a 3"diameter hole on either side of the keel- the
>cylinder can be removed through the rear of the keel for service.I would
>think that removing  the top of the keel in that area would weaken it -
>since it is designed to act as a beam-
>
>Alex
>-----Original Message-----
>From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
>Behalf Of Randy Wharton
>Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 8:54 AM
>To: alex157 at direcway.com; 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
>Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Main Gear Access Dimensions
>No, not the nose gear. The long access cover that provides access to the
>main gear hydraulic cylinder.
>Randy W.
>
>
>
>
>From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
>Behalf Of Alex Balic
>Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 9:49 AM
>To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Main Gear Access Dimensions
>
>You mean for the nose gear right?    I think that Mark Machado gives the
>dimensions in the videos....
>-----Original Message-----
>From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
>Behalf Of Randy Wharton
>Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 8:28 AM
>To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
>Subject: REFLECTOR: Main Gear Access Dimensions
>I'm working on the keel on my XL-RG, and I'm about to make the access cover
>for the hydraulic cylinder for the main gear. I think the outline of the
>access cover is supposed to be marked on the keel, but it's not marked on
>mine. Can anyone provide the measurement from the front of the cover to the
>canard bulkhead and how long the cover is supposed to be? I've looked at
>photos that give me an idea, but I'd rather do it by the book. But the book
>doesn't say!! Thanks a lot!
>
>Randy Wharton
>N248RB XL-RG
>http://clik.to/velocity
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