REFLECTOR: Fixed vs RG

[Dave Dent]

I found out the  bolts were first grade five tractor bolts.  Scott Baker told me that in 1999 they changed them out to grade eight bolts. Don't know what they have on the fixed gear, could check. Also found that in the plans, they give the wrong thread size for the XL also they mix SE and XL terms in the instructions.  Some one needs to proof read the instructions better.  I found this through out all their plans.  
Main thing in checking with the grade eight bolts is to check where they are made.  I found some maid in China as well in the states.  It would be good if some one could get some tested from different venders and let us all know.  That is for tensile and torsional strength.  I'll check into this.  Seeing that I have some time before I will be flying again.  I have some skin repair to do.  It's composite, we can fix it. Just take a little time and $$$$$.
Dave
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Al Gietzen 
  To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list' 
  Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 2:28 PM
  Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Fixed vs RG


  Dave wrote:



   Also use the best bolts 

  you can buy in the mounting of the gear.  At least grade eight bolts. For 

  those that haven't changed out the bolts, do it now.  To me this should be a 

  mandatory thing to do.



  I'm not sure I understand what it is with the bolts. I have not heard before that this was an issue.  Is it just with the XL?  What grade bolts come with the kit? Or came with the kit 10 years ago? I wonder if grade 8 is the right thing - grade 8 bolts have higher tensile strength, but are also more brittle.



  I certainly understand your feelings about the RG, Dave; after what you have been through.  I can only imagine the nightmare that has been.



  Al



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