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Angier Writes,
With regard to the spool valve, if it is installed in reverse, is this
immediately obvious in >terms of gear operation?
Yes and No. If you do the "test" it is immediately obvious. However,
during normal operation it would never be noticed.
The relative degree of importance could be debated. I found about 100
psi reduction in my upside pressure following the reversal of my spool
valve. In a 3000 psi system (the fittings) I don't think it'll mean
didly to the life of any of my components. The real question is, "is it relevant"? I think there have been plenty
of LNC2's running for numerous hours with it in backwards. I changed
mine because it provided an opportunity to hunt around in my baggage
compartment, check for delamination, clean a little hyd spill, and spend
an afternoon with my Dad working with me at the work bench. It's an
easy change requiring less than 2 hours of your 3000+ hours to build the
plane.
The straightest answer (of "does it matter"?) would have to come from Ed
Van Hecke from Oildyne (763) 531-3578.
In regards to the "hold Lancair accountable" motivation. Drop it!
They've done a fine job attempting to provide beautiful products. I made my decision to give them every benefit of the doubt the day I
picked up my kit. Orin said, "Oh by the way, the fuselage tail isn't
scalloped for the MK II tail." This caused me the most heartache and
consternation in the whole build process. I got through it and could
probably blame my lower back surgery on that tail rebuild. Wouldn't it
be nice for the next 100 kits sold to have to absorb $30000 in legal
fees just to fight my frivolous BS.
In this day in age with bankruptcy's featured on every business page I
think we should squelch the meritless negative commentary. You bought
the kit realizing you had to build it. I didn't ask for a warranty. I
didn't even expect them to give me enough Hysol to finish the job. In
my legal mind (I saw a TV show once, therefore I'm qualified) I believe
that if a company makes a mistake which does not constitute gross
negligence they should be left alone.
Larry Henney
N360LH
PS: Donning the asbestoss suit.
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