We use the standard two fuselage jacks and a tail jack. Works great. We've used this set up successfully a number of times. Harbor freight has a tall stand that has to be cut down a bit to fit under the tail at the tie down point. We attached a shelf in the stand to accommodate a hydraulic cylinder. A padded two by wood cradle tops the cylinder. We put 200 pounds on the horizontal stab. Two can work the jacks at the same time. Plane goes straight up and is relatively stable.

 

Dave

 

 

 

 

Is it true that the tail tie down is stronger than the hstab - in case something does fall and a lot of weight ends up on the tail?

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Art Bertolina

To: lml@lancaironline.net

Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 5:51 PM

Subject: [LML] L IVP on jacks

Bill

sorry to hear of your misfortune with the inspection.

Something that may be of help for those putting their

planes on jacks in the future. Along with the jacks and engine hoist I use a tail support that stops the tail from

swinging back and forth( which makes it more probable

the plane will come off the jacks). The support consists

of two 10'  2x4s with a 2' piece across the top to form a

T put carpet on the cross member, an eye screw 2' from

the bottom of each T. Take a cargo strap( I use a second

for backup) to connect the eye screws, put the top of the

T under either side of the horizontal stab. As the plane is

jack up use the cargo strap to keep the T's snug under the

stab. This setup will keep the tail from swinging back and

forth. Don't forget to loosen this as you lower the plane. Bill

yours is the only experience I have heard about the inspection, not a store to instill confidence. If you have an

inspection and don't provide any assistance would they

accept responsibility for damage and repair.

Art