Q1_Aircraft: Re: [Q1_Aircraft] Digest Number 53

> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2004 14:47:58 -0000
> From: 'davedrosen' < d2r@... >
> Subject: Access doors and panels
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> Does anyone have suggestions for access door installation. I need to
> put one up front to access an oil tank for my engine, this would be
> a small one to get access to the filler/level spout. A cessna like
> access would be good. The other one I'm considering would be behind
> the rear wing so I could access the rudder bellcrank I added and to
> access the aileron control rods etc.

I assume that you have not cut the fuselage in 1/2 for trailering? If not I
would suggest that you do that rather than cut inspection doors. It isn't
all that hard, makes trailering easy(er), makes inspection and maintenance
very easy.

>I'm interested in fastners
> people have used and fiberglass techniques used to mount hinges etc.
> Can I put fasteners right through the fiberglass or should I put
> something in there or a metal piece over and under the fiberglass
> where the fastner will compress on to? What about attaching hinges?
> Any insight would be appreciated.

Fiberglass can handle the compression loads from a fastner. Foam can't.
Flox does pretty well. For something like a door hinge you might have good
luck simply floxing in a piece of aluminum, then driling and tapping. Keep
in mind that aluminum cannot be bonded with any reliabality so this should
be used only for non structural fastners.

> I'm also interested in techniques for post cureing the whole
> airplane. I've heard of mixing charcoal (crushed) and powdered milk
> being painted on and putting the airplane in the sun while
> monitoring the temp. Any insite on this would also be appreciated.

Sounds kind of messy. Some people have built temporary plastic tents over
the parts and heated with several small electric heaters (may have to
disable the thermostats). For the black paint, just use Ditzler DPLF-90
epoxy primer. It's black covers well with thin coats and is a good base for
final paint.
>
> PS Should receive what should be my last gallon of EZ poxy today.
> Thanks,
> Dave R.
> Q1
> Texas
>
> Gettin ready for glassin season.
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