A trike is re born. ZU DBP
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A trike is re born. ZU DBP
Well chaps, hold onto your hats.... here we go!
Having made the decision to rebuild our plane, I thought I'd start a thread to take us (and you) through the process step by step. I think we are going to learn a hell of a lot through this process... there will undoubtedly be lots of swearing and frustration too!
Just to remind you what we are dealing with... here is what DBP looks like now.
The total rebuild will be from the ground up. We are going to make this trike as good as she was when she rolled off the factory floor, complete with new wing sail and propeller. She is just too pretty to chuck in the skip.
Step 1: the Airframe, I think we have found a suitable candidate.... going to check it out on Wed
Anybody know a good "spray shop" in the Pta area? Will need to do some re spraying of schock covers, wheel spats and the pylon fairings etc.... We are also looking for a good low hour accident free wing structure from an Aquilla 2
Watch this space
Having made the decision to rebuild our plane, I thought I'd start a thread to take us (and you) through the process step by step. I think we are going to learn a hell of a lot through this process... there will undoubtedly be lots of swearing and frustration too!
Just to remind you what we are dealing with... here is what DBP looks like now.
The total rebuild will be from the ground up. We are going to make this trike as good as she was when she rolled off the factory floor, complete with new wing sail and propeller. She is just too pretty to chuck in the skip.
Step 1: the Airframe, I think we have found a suitable candidate.... going to check it out on Wed
Anybody know a good "spray shop" in the Pta area? Will need to do some re spraying of schock covers, wheel spats and the pylon fairings etc.... We are also looking for a good low hour accident free wing structure from an Aquilla 2
Watch this space
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Nice I also have some serious learning to do when it comes to trike spares etc.
PS. Can you guys do most of the work and just get ano AP to sign off or must AP do it?
Best of luck!!!
Cheers
Ant
PS. Can you guys do most of the work and just get ano AP to sign off or must AP do it?
Best of luck!!!
Cheers
Ant
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What's lekker about Microland is that we share the space with a resident AP. A lot we will do ourselves but we will always be working under the close supervision of Fanie and Hans. Right in the hanger next door.
All work done will be checked....and re checked.
All work done will be checked....and re checked.
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Go for it guys , enjoy the work , at the end of the day you can SEE your reward
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Have to agree with Jean Boom.... go for it chaps!
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Re: A trike is re born. ZU DBP
We went to go look at an Aquilla 1 frame (everything from the hang block down) yesterday, unfortunately we decided not to buy it for various reasons. The search continues.... somewhere there is a decent frame with dust all over it looking for some TLC. Please let us know of any planes you may think are no longer being used. Send me their Reg No's please!
Only Aquilla's 1 or 2 please chaps.... remember, this is actually a restoration. If I can find enough 2nd hand spares we will build our own frame... have found quite a few allready lying in hangers all over.
Only Aquilla's 1 or 2 please chaps.... remember, this is actually a restoration. If I can find enough 2nd hand spares we will build our own frame... have found quite a few allready lying in hangers all over.
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Jean Boom ????? Nee John , nee , JeanTree in English if you please ......en JAN BOOM in afrikaans baie dankieJohn Boucher wrote:Have to agree with Jean Boom.... go for it chaps!
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Moer my nou op as gevolg van 'n enkele E
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Once you have rebuilt your trike and have a better understanding of the various connections and linkages, your pre flight checks will never be the same. They will be a whole lot more comprehensive.
Enjoy chaps. Everyone should do it at least once.
Enjoy chaps. Everyone should do it at least once.
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Any advice on the best way to clean out the inside of the fuel tank?
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I would also like to know need to clean my trike's fuel tank as well...Bundy wrote:Any advice on the best way to clean out the inside of the fuel tank?
I was thinking of rinsing it with water & sand for abrasion and then rinse all the sand out properly when done?
Check this out, they reccomend acetone: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=10804&p=111400&hil ... nk#p111400
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Re: A trike is re born. ZU DBP
Well, I started stripping down and cleaning the bits we will be using again.... Jeez what a job!
1 x spotless 582 Engine frame is bent and twisted... we were really hoping to re use it but safety first Will have to source a "new" one. Look how close Stef came to a fire!! Arc marks from the battery during the roll over... will be making a better plan to secure the battery this time!!
1 x spotless 582 Engine frame is bent and twisted... we were really hoping to re use it but safety first Will have to source a "new" one. Look how close Stef came to a fire!! Arc marks from the battery during the roll over... will be making a better plan to secure the battery this time!!
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Note to self:
DO NOT attempt to strip your aircraft in the lounge.....most wives do not give a s#!t how good the light is in here!
DO NOT attempt to strip your aircraft in the lounge.....most wives do not give a s#!t how good the light is in here!
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Sounds for me that you live in Danville!!Bundy wrote:Note to self:
DO NOT attempt to strip your aircraft in the lounge.....most wives do not give a s#!t how good the light is in here!
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Strip down complete!
Now to order some parts....
Goal is to have the bottom half of the airframe 100% complete in 4 weeks....let's see how we go.
Now to order some parts....
Goal is to have the bottom half of the airframe 100% complete in 4 weeks....let's see how we go.
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