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From the post on Vansairforce.
Bobby
It has become nesses to post the following service bulletin as a
result of the RV-10 crash last year. The dual batteries, installed in the aft
cabin, were relocated a few hours prior to the early morning test flight, in
order to move the CG forward and allow for a planned flight with passengers
later in the day. The batteries were relocated to the front tunnel, on top of
the dual fuel pump installation. The findings, after the crash, was that none of
the main battery cables had been crimped more than what looked as a temporary
crimp, without the right tools.
Jan
Eggenfellner
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EGGENFELLNER
SA-012008
SERVICE ALERT
Eggenfellner Aircraft Inc.
735 South
Airpark Road, Hangar A5
Edgewater, Florida, 32132
(386) 566-2616 Date:
April 13, 2008
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SUBJECT: Cable Connections and
Wiring
MODELS AFFECTED: All
SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED: All
serial numbers
COMPLIANCE TIME: EGGENFELLNER CONSIDERS COMPLIANCE
MANDATORY
PURPOSE: During participation in an NTSB accident
investigation it was discovered that a cable connection was improperly crimped,
and that some builders may not be complying with instructions regarding wiring
and/or crimping of cable connections.
The existence of improperly
crimped cable connections or improperly routed or secured wiring can result in
FIRE or ENGINE STOPAGE.
All battery cables should be constructed from
6AWG Teflon coated cable. Most other high-current cables should be constructed
from 8AWG cable. Good cable terminal ends can be constructed by crimping, then
soldering and cleaning the terminal lugs, then covering them with shrink tubing,
and finally by installing silicone rubber boots at the battery ends.
All
cables should be secured with Adel clamps and/or tie-wraps to relieve any strain
from the terminal bolts or screws. This is particularly important where cables
are attached to circuit breakers. When properly clamped, with all strain
relieved, a terminal lug should remain in it's right location even when you
remove the screw or bolt that secures it.
Tie-wraps are good for holding
bundles of wires together, but avoid using them to attach wires to metal
components that might cause abrasion against the wires. Also beware of using
them in high-temperature locations. Use padded Adel clamps for these cases.
Waxed lacing string is also commonly used for bundling wires, but avoid using
this method in high-temperature locations.
For further guidance see the
Electrical Systems Installation section of your
manual.
Does not work with IE-7.
YvonC.
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Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 7:26
PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Common Interest..
Electrical
Bobby,
Did not work for me.........Anybody else have a
problem ??
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Kelly Troyer
"Dyke Delta"_13B
ROTARY Engine
"RWS"_RD1C/EC2/EM2
"Mistral"_Backplate/Oil Manifold
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