ULM (the French Skyranger parts supplier) as a well illustrated detailed set of directions regarding changing out the Skyranger engine mounts, including the...
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Yves Legrand
aerolegray
May 16, 2013 6:39 am
Alex, I can provide translation for this document (as i can read and understand French Skyranger language and technology and can write approximated English ...
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Paul Dewhurst
flylight02
May 16, 2013 6:57 am
The bulletin is from best off - the aircraft manufacturer. ULM technologie however do sell a kit of engine mounted, bolts and the new strap. For English guys -...
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Alex
alexthecompu...
May 16, 2013 1:29 pm
Hi Yves, Thanks for offer of help. I may send some small sections of the French text for you, but will do so by direct email. I requested to someone at ULM...
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Paul Dewhurst
flylight02
May 16, 2013 3:21 pm
I didn't want a flood of UK owners worrying about this security bulletin - as we use a different spec to that supplied from Aeros. They have now upped to our...
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Paul Dewhurst
flylight02
May 16, 2013 3:28 pm
The text is not from ULM technologie, so they will be very confused if you are asking them for a translation of something they may not even have seen..! The...
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Alex
alexthecompu...
May 16, 2013 4:32 pm
Hi Paul, Now I’m a bit confused by what you wrote in response to my earlier post, in which you’re _seeming_ to say this modification and kit are ...
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alexthecomputerdoctor
alexthecompu...
May 16, 2013 4:46 pm
Paul and all: Earlier I posted accidentaly --- before I finished composing it -- the note below which Paul below is replying to. I deleted it almost...
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Dion
dion_mermegas
May 16, 2013 4:55 pm
Hello Yves , Some of the pict.on PTF have text ON them with explanation , if you do a right click on this text it will open a drop window on the very top you...
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alexthecomputerdoctor
alexthecompu...
May 16, 2013 5:36 pm
Yeah, Paul, I assumed when you sent me the link to the ULM kit and the directions simultaniously they were from the same source. I guess the path to hell and...
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Dion
dion_mermegas
May 16, 2013 7:05 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IPM8OR6W6WE The Official Ultra-Ever Dry Product Video - Superhydrophobic and oleophobic ...
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Greg
gregshirl
May 17, 2013 11:36 am
... Hi Alex. In Australia we have chosen to issue the Service Bulletin. I will endeavour to send it to you off line. I am sure it will make more sense to you...
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alexthecomputerdoctor
alexthecompu...
May 19, 2013 4:12 pm
Hi Greg, That would be MUCH appreciated! I replied to you by direct email, but not sure it reached you, so replying here: If you could send that to...
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Paul Dewhurst
flylight02
May 19, 2013 7:47 pm
This is one - link sent to me by Ron .http://www.raa.asn.au/documents/airworthiness/Skyranger%202013-01.pdf Paul ... From: alexthecomputerdoctor To:...
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skyranger@yahoogroups...
May 20, 2013 1:44 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the skyranger group. File : /SKR Service...
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alexthecomputerdoctor
alexthecompu...
May 20, 2013 4:29 pm
Thanks Paul! Perfect! As you see I uploaded that document (complete with its embedded photos) into our group's Files area under the "SKR Service & Maintenance"...
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alexthecomputerdoctor
alexthecompu...
May 20, 2013 7:44 pm
With apologies to Shakespere. A general question when it comes to aviation bolts and specifically re engine mount bolts: The bulletin from BestOff on changing...
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Paul Dewhurst
flylight02
May 21, 2013 8:37 am
Generally don't use loctite if into aluminium. Otherwise threads can be damaged if you have to remove the bolts again. That's why the caution is on the...
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Yves Legrand
aerolegray
May 21, 2013 9:06 am
Sometime Loctite may prevent moisture and corrosion in the threads son it may make sense in some situation. Also not all Loctite products are the same. Some...
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Mark J Allen - ABC Al...
rednessbris
May 21, 2013 10:41 am
Hello All, I am currently slowly building a Nynja here in Sunny Queensland, not that far from Scott Hendry who completed his last year, One question I was ...
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Scott Hendry
scotthendryoz
May 21, 2013 10:43 am
Alex: Definitely do NOT loctite engine mount bolts. I'm pretty sure Rotax advise against it and if the mount bolts are safety wired (as they should be) there...
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alexthecomputerdoctor
alexthecompu...
May 21, 2013 1:59 pm
Hi Scott, Re the safety wire you mention below. The bolts don't come with a hole for safety wire. The bulletin and the supplier here says to drill a 1.5 to 2mm...
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Dale Seiter
dalemseitzer
May 21, 2013 5:04 pm
A better question is using adhesive on the rubber mounts We have had better results doing the opposite We put a moly grease on the rubber and washers so it...
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Yves Legrand
aerolegray
May 21, 2013 5:38 pm
I am not fond of lubricating rubber part EXCEPT if you know perfectly the material compatibility. In some case lubricating rubber parts can cause lot of...
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J Walter
walteraero
May 21, 2013 7:21 pm
Alex Drill through the recess, but make sure the drill is at right angles to the internal flat, otherwise you will break the drill. John From:...
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Scott Hendry
scotthendryoz
May 22, 2013 11:37 am
Alex: There is also another way to drill the heads of the capscrew engine mount bolts without breaking the drill. Instead of drilling right through in one go,...
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alexthecomputerdoctor
alexthecompu...
May 22, 2013 6:27 pm
Good tip, makes sense to my sense of mechanics ;-) . Thanks, Alex...
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alexthecomputerdoctor
alexthecompu...
May 22, 2013 6:30 pm
Good tip, makes sense to my sense of mechanics ;-) . Thanks, Alex...
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alexthecomputerdoctor
alexthecompu...
May 22, 2013 7:16 pm
Hi Dale, If I went with your suggestion to lubricate between the rubber and the washers IF had I not heard you have a good history (real world history always...
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Paul Dewhurst
flylight02
May 22, 2013 10:18 pm
http://www.bestoffaircraft.com/index.php/en/contact-bestoff Big 'contact Bestoff' button on the right hand side of the homepage....... nil points for lookout...
