3m CA Extra - Landing Gear Question
10-11-2004, 06:05 PM
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3m CA Extra - Landing Gear Question
One of the landing gear bolts came lose in my 3M Composte Arf Extra - it just spins. Does anyone know if the bolt threads into a blind nut (I assume it does) and if there is anyway to access it (ie grab with plyers) without cutting a hole in the bottom of the fuse??? I don't see or hear the blind nut floating anywhere in the bottom of the fuse under that mounting plate, so I assume it's still threaded into the bolt.
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RE: 3m CA Extra - Landing Gear Question
Hi Vert,
1.Can you remove the loose bolt...or is it stuck in the blind nut???
2.Are you using the factory option rudder servo tray?? if so access is very limited to the blind nuts... A hole in the bottom is probably going to be the fastest...
3. If you're really lucky you can lift up on the bolt and the blind nut will still be attached...Just lift and tighten the bolt at the same time until the blind nut is reseated..
4....If the blint nut is cross threaded onto the bolt ..you might have to Dremel the head of the bolt and push the b-nut back through...
5. You can also feed through a new blind nut with some small zipties.....
6.. Finally, if the blind nut is cross threaded and spinning , when the new blindnut gets installed..BE Sure to check that the holes in the gear leg are properly drilled so that all 3 bolts fit loosely and the gear can move a bit on the 3 bolts before tightening...
Best of luck, Dave
1.Can you remove the loose bolt...or is it stuck in the blind nut???
2.Are you using the factory option rudder servo tray?? if so access is very limited to the blind nuts... A hole in the bottom is probably going to be the fastest...
3. If you're really lucky you can lift up on the bolt and the blind nut will still be attached...Just lift and tighten the bolt at the same time until the blind nut is reseated..
4....If the blint nut is cross threaded onto the bolt ..you might have to Dremel the head of the bolt and push the b-nut back through...
5. You can also feed through a new blind nut with some small zipties.....
6.. Finally, if the blind nut is cross threaded and spinning , when the new blindnut gets installed..BE Sure to check that the holes in the gear leg are properly drilled so that all 3 bolts fit loosely and the gear can move a bit on the 3 bolts before tightening...
Best of luck, Dave
10-11-2004, 08:19 PM
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RE: 3m CA Extra - Landing Gear Question
I see Drew sitting on the side of the bed tonight........ Head hung low.
Wife ask's...
"Drew, whats wrong? This has never happened to you before..."
Wife ask's...
"Drew, whats wrong? This has never happened to you before..."
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RE: 3m CA Extra - Landing Gear Question
Wayne - here I am researching the best glues out there.... No work or s.. for me. I think this is the best stuff money can buy http://www.dreamworksrc.com/catalog/...products_id=52 I'm going to glue the plate and CF it also.
Have any recommendations on CF weight? What about this http://www.dreamworksrc.com/catalog/...roducts_id=390
Wish me luck tonight - I hope I can get the blood flowing!
Have any recommendations on CF weight? What about this http://www.dreamworksrc.com/catalog/...roducts_id=390
Wish me luck tonight - I hope I can get the blood flowing!
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RE: 3m CA Extra - Landing Gear Question
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Hi Vert,
1.Can you remove the loose bolt...or is it stuck in the blind nut???
2.Are you using the factory option rudder servo tray?? if so access is very limited to the blind nuts... A hole in the bottom is probably going to be the fastest...
3. If you're really lucky you can lift up on the bolt and the blind nut will still be attached...Just lift and tighten the bolt at the same time until the blind nut is reseated..
4....If the blint nut is cross threaded onto the bolt ..you might have to Dremel the head of the bolt and push the b-nut back through...
5. You can also feed through a new blind nut with some small zipties.....
6.. Finally, if the blind nut is cross threaded and spinning , when the new blindnut gets installed..BE Sure to check that the holes in the gear leg are properly drilled so that all 3 bolts fit loosely and the gear can move a bit on the 3 bolts before tightening...
Best of luck, Dave
Hi Vert,
1.Can you remove the loose bolt...or is it stuck in the blind nut???
2.Are you using the factory option rudder servo tray?? if so access is very limited to the blind nuts... A hole in the bottom is probably going to be the fastest...
3. If you're really lucky you can lift up on the bolt and the blind nut will still be attached...Just lift and tighten the bolt at the same time until the blind nut is reseated..
4....If the blint nut is cross threaded onto the bolt ..you might have to Dremel the head of the bolt and push the b-nut back through...
5. You can also feed through a new blind nut with some small zipties.....
6.. Finally, if the blind nut is cross threaded and spinning , when the new blindnut gets installed..BE Sure to check that the holes in the gear leg are properly drilled so that all 3 bolts fit loosely and the gear can move a bit on the 3 bolts before tightening...
Best of luck, Dave
Thanks
Drew
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RE: 3m CA Extra - Landing Gear Question
Vert,
If your plate is broken,Go to the Comp-arf website and get the replacement assy..It won't take long to fix...
The reason i say to replace the whole thing is that once the plate has been compromised and repaired all it will take is one hard landing to break it again plus you'll have to fix the sides of the fuse where the gear chews nto it...
Dave
If your plate is broken,Go to the Comp-arf website and get the replacement assy..It won't take long to fix...
The reason i say to replace the whole thing is that once the plate has been compromised and repaired all it will take is one hard landing to break it again plus you'll have to fix the sides of the fuse where the gear chews nto it...
Dave
10-11-2004, 10:32 PM
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RE: 3m CA Extra - Landing Gear Question
Much easier to do the fix than throw in a new assembly.
He really only has about an hour worth of work to get it RTF again.
The plane flew like this for several flights.
He really only has about an hour worth of work to get it RTF again.
The plane flew like this for several flights.
