In a message dated 10/8/2003 8:26:11 PM Central Daylight Time, Peter.Sokolowski@t-online.de writes:
Hi, I am building from a 360 SFB kit and have the following question. The load transfer pads were already build in the fuselage. As you can see in the attached picture, the pad is not under the main spar. What it is the experience with already loaded fuselages ? Is that OK or should I build any further support so that the pad does not break through the fuselage ? Thanks in advance for any recomendation
Peter,
The picture appears to be that of the jacking point pad built at the intersection of the cockpit closeout rib and the main spar. It is in the right place and should not be located under the main spar because it would be too far forward. A fully equipped and engined Lancair on jacks located approximately at the center of the pads should only require about 150 pounds loaded on the tail or at the tail tie down point to lift the front wheel enough to perform landing gear cycle tests. If thats' how it came from the factory, it is strong enough.
Scott Krueger Sky2high@aol.com II-P N92EX IO320 Aurora, IL (KARR)
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