[NSRCA-discussion] Eclipse wing attachment

[Bob Wilson]

Thanks Anthony.  I like the idea of the PVC.
I had a IMAC Lazer shed a wing last year because of a wing bolt coming loose
and I'm a little goosey...it wasn't pretty!


On 3/23/08, Anthony Romano <anthonyr105 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>  Pretty standard arrangement actually. Not a lot of load on that 4-40
> bolt, the most important thing is that it stays in place. Over time the
> thread in the thin wing tube will wear but you can just rotate the tube and
> re-drill. Most usually glue a small block of wood or piece of PVC inside the
> tube to hold threads or catch a blind nut.
> If it makes you feel better you could add a bolt through that leading edge
> hole. Just make sure it stays in. Had a nylon 1/4-20 back out of one plane
> and the end result was very messy.
>  I prefer the bolts in the tube type of set up to avoid having to take the
> canopy off every time I assemble/disassemble the airplane.
>
> Anthony
>
>
>
>
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> Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:39:10 -0500
> From: wilsorc at gmail.com
> To: NSRCA-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Eclipse wing attachment
>
> I just bought a used CA Models "Eclipse" with a YS 140, Hitori pipe etc.
> I have a question about the wing attachment.
> Each wing half slides onto the aluminum center tube and there is an
> incident adjustment peg on the fuse that the trailing edge of each wing fits
> over.
> The aluminum center tube is tapped for a 4-40 bolt about 8 inches out from
> the fuse on both sides.  Once the wing halfs are slid onto the tube, theses
> 4-40 bolts are inserted through the top of the wing.
>
> That's it!  Kind of a cheesey arrangement.
>
> There is a hole in the fuse at the leading edge of the wing and a
> corresponcding (plywood reinforced) hole in each wing half.  However, there
> isn't any hardware associated with these attachment points.  I think
> something is ovbviously missing and would appreciate it if anyone with
> "Eclipse" experience could help me out.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob Wilson
>
>
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