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Jim Patillo
 

I agree Jay, I showed him my Quickie and things to look for on the airplane. We discussed a lot of things and how they evolved. 

 We then went over to Bob’s hangar and looked at Mike’s plane up from Bolder. They were having trouble getting the elevators off because of corrosion (incompatible metals, steel control arm, thru aluminum insert in elevator, not good). We finally got it off. I would highly suggest lubing the hard points every 3-4 years depending on flight time. 

Jim
N46JP - Q200

PS. Attached is a picture of the "Canard Spar Load Test" I described in previous threads. This is how a spar can get a stress riser in it. Scott Swing said they did have "spar" failures and he did in fact use one on his Q after repair. Image.jpeg

Jay Scheevel
 

Good advice on the nested tubulars for control surfaces, Jim. One thing I do on my tubulars when I disassemble and reassemble them is to clean them up good and then spray a thin coat of PTFE on each tube surface. Especially good for steel parts. It prevents corrosion/rust and really makes them easier to get apart and put back together. A spray can of PTFE can be purchased from McMaster Carr. I have one I bought about 5-6 years ago and have not used it up yet. Still good.

 

Do you remember the wing load test we did at an LVK  fly-in some years ago?  That was good fun!

 

Cheers,

jay

 

From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> On Behalf Of Jim Patillo
Sent: Wednesday, May 4, 2022 10:35 AM
To: main@Q-List.groups.io
Subject: [Q-List] New Q builder

 

I agree Jay, I showed him my Quickie and things to look for on the airplane. We discussed a lot of things and how they evolved. 



 We then went over to Bob’s hangar and looked at Mike’s plane up from Bolder. They were having trouble getting the elevators off because of corrosion (incompatible metals, steel control arm, thru aluminum insert in elevator, not good). We finally got it off. I would highly suggest lubing the hard points every 3-4 years depending on flight time. 



Jim

N46JP - Q200



PS. Attached is a picture of the "Canard Spar Load Test" I described in previous threads. This is how a spar can get a stress riser in it. Scott Swing said they did have "spar" failures and he did in fact use one on his Q after repair. Image.jpeg

Bruce Crain
 

Or if you have a lathe and a freezer to put the stock in you could use Rulon J for bushings.  They are pre-lubed and non corrosive.  The “big boys” use them I believe in Jets etc.  Frozen is the best way to “turn” them as when warmed up they get a bit of flex.
Bruce


On May 4, 2022, at 11:43 AM, Jay Scheevel <jay@...> wrote:



Good advice on the nested tubulars for control surfaces, Jim. One thing I do on my tubulars when I disassemble and reassemble them is to clean them up good and then spray a thin coat of PTFE on each tube surface. Especially good for steel parts. It prevents corrosion/rust and really makes them easier to get apart and put back together. A spray can of PTFE can be purchased from McMaster Carr. I have one I bought about 5-6 years ago and have not used it up yet. Still good.

 

Do you remember the wing load test we did at an LVK  fly-in some years ago?  That was good fun!

 

Cheers,

jay

 

From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> On Behalf Of Jim Patillo
Sent: Wednesday, May 4, 2022 10:35 AM
To: main@Q-List.groups.io
Subject: [Q-List] New Q builder

 

I agree Jay, I showed him my Quickie and things to look for on the airplane. We discussed a lot of things and how they evolved. 



 We then went over to Bob’s hangar and looked at Mike’s plane up from Bolder. They were having trouble getting the elevators off because of corrosion (incompatible metals, steel control arm, thru aluminum insert in elevator, not good). We finally got it off. I would highly suggest lubing the hard points every 3-4 years depending on flight time. 



Jim

N46JP - Q200



PS. Attached is a picture of the "Canard Spar Load Test" I described in previous threads. This is how a spar can get a stress riser in it. Scott Swing said they did have "spar" failures and he did in fact use one on his Q after repair.

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Robert Schmid
 

That's me ... frozen tubing between controls and connections, after outside corrosion :-(
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Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid
(408) 805-5450

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www.theflyingfriscos.com

Love building planes almost as much as flying. Latest completed build is "Loki", a Chinook Plus 2 bush plane.

One Sky Dog
 

When my (UN)HAPI prop hub failed in Torrance,CA I had to cut my elevators off. Bare steel and aluminum corrosion. 

Charlie



On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 2:26 PM, Robert Schmid <robert@...> wrote:

That's me ... frozen tubing between controls and connections, after outside corrosion :-(
--
Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid
(408) 805-5450

www.facebook.com/TheFlyingFriscos
www.theflyingfriscos.com

Love building planes almost as much as flying. Latest completed build is "Loki", a Chinook Plus 2 bush plane.

Mike Steinsland
 

Hey Robert
Got this idea from Chris Walterson
Inbed a piece of plywood to bolt the torque tube on to the end of the elevator 

Seems to work pretty well.

Besides the added strength, once you undo the bolts you can easily rotate the the torque tube and if need be, free it up by rotating the flange

I have more pics if you're interested 

Cheers
Mike

On Wed., May 4, 2022, 5:26 p.m. Robert Schmid, <robert@...> wrote:
That's me ... frozen tubing between controls and connections, after outside corrosion :-(
--
Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid
(408) 805-5450

www.facebook.com/TheFlyingFriscos
www.theflyingfriscos.com

Love building planes almost as much as flying. Latest completed build is "Loki", a Chinook Plus 2 bush plane.

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