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Removing Engine with Tail Off - Support Recommendations
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I think this will be the 7th or 8th time for me to take off the engine. My avionics guy needs to get to the alternator. In the past, it was a normal process and all I needed was the engine hoist. However, this time the tail is off so I am currently supporting the fuselage by resting it on a short table while the engine stand supports the front from tipping forward.
How would you guys recommend me supporting the fuselage while removing the engine without the tail on? Should I simply just put the tailback on for the meantime and remove it again once the engine is back on? -- Corbin N121CG
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Corbin,
I raise the tail high enough to get support under the main part of the fuselage. Then brace the engine just behind the prop. Then remove the tail. This works and will allow you to work inside the cockpit as well without fear of tipping over onto the engine.
Looks like you are doing about the same.Hope all is well with you.
Jim
N46JP
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> on behalf of Corbin via groups.io <c_geiser@...>
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2021 8:33 AM To: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> Subject: [Q-List] Removing Engine with Tail Off - Support Recommendations I think this will be the 7th or 8th time for me to take off the engine. My avionics guy needs to get to the alternator. In the past, it was a normal process and all I needed was the engine hoist. However, this time the tail is off so I am currently
supporting the fuselage by resting it on a short table while the engine stand supports the front from tipping forward.
How would you guys recommend me supporting the fuselage while removing the engine without the tail on? Should I simply just put the tailback on for the meantime and remove it again once the engine is back on? -- Corbin N121CG
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Hey Corbin, whats the matter with the Alternator, what one
have you got. Just fit the cone, its a 5 minute job. Br Rich T.
On 23/09/2021 16:33, Corbin via
groups.io wrote:
I think this will be the 7th or 8th time for me to take off the engine. My avionics guy needs to get to the alternator. In the past, it was a normal process and all I needed was the engine hoist. However, this time the tail is off so I am currently supporting the fuselage by resting it on a short table while the engine stand supports the front from tipping forward.
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That would be the simplest and it doesn’t take long.
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Bruce
On Sep 23, 2021, at 10:33 AM, Corbin via groups.io <c_geiser@...> wrote:
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Hey Rich, the alternator itself is fine but he would like to run better wiring to/from it along with the new wiring with all the other avionics work going on.
-- Corbin N121CG
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Martin Skiby
Put a foam block under the federate at the split. Easy and will work fine.
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Martin
On Sep 23, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Bruce Crain <jcrain2@...> wrote:
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That makes complete sense, I am still running the little
B&C 12 amp, but I wired it so that the 30 amp could pop
straight in if it was needed. Good luck with it. Rich T
On 23/09/2021 17:30, Corbin via
groups.io wrote:
Hey Rich, the alternator itself is fine but he would like to run better wiring to/from it along with the new wiring with all the other avionics work going on.
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Jerry Marstall
Just put the tail on. Safest.
I think this will be the 7th or 8th time for me to take off the engine. My avionics guy needs to get to the alternator. In the past, it was a normal process and all I needed was the engine hoist. However, this time the tail is off so I am currently supporting the fuselage by resting it on a short table while the engine stand supports the front from tipping forward.
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Mike Dwyer
Hi Corbin, I chock the wheels, put a bottle jack at the back with a board/foam to spread the load, and also a jack at the front center, just behind the cowl to hold up the front. In my hangar I have a Come-Along that goes up to a structural beam in the hangar. To work on an accessory case item takes me about 30 min to have the engine pulled forward and gain access. Mike Dwyer Q200 YouTube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/FlyMeAirplane/playlists Q200 Website: http://goo.gl/V8IrJF
I think this will be the 7th or 8th time for me to take off the engine. My avionics guy needs to get to the alternator. In the past, it was a normal process and all I needed was the engine hoist. However, this time the tail is off so I am currently supporting the fuselage by resting it on a short table while the engine stand supports the front from tipping forward.
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Corbin. Search my blog for the Jerry Marstall fixture, shouldn't be too far back.. It made my life worth living. Sam
On Thu, Sep 23, 2021, 2:18 PM Mike Dwyer <q200pilot@...> wrote:
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Will do.....but is that the PVC structure to hold the tail? If so, I built that last summer and the tail is on it now. If something else then I will check the blog. Corbin Ge!ser
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Corbin N121CG
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Here's Jerry's setup. It folds up when not in use. For removing the engine, I recommend a Harbour Freight engine hoist with the optional leveling attachment.
I think this will be the 7th or 8th time for me to take off the engine. My avionics guy needs to get to the alternator. In the past, it was a normal process and all I needed was the engine hoist. However, this time the tail is off so I am currently supporting the fuselage by resting it on a short table while the engine stand supports the front from tipping forward.
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Awesome…thank you!
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Corbin
On Sep 23, 2021, at 3:30 PM, Sam Hoskins <sam.hoskins@...> wrote:
-- Corbin N121CG
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