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by MTJ
Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Assembly manuals question
Replies: 7
Views: 27214

Re: Assembly manuals question

https://www.airplanefactory.com/owner-support/manuals/ That is where I've looked before. However, the empennage manual there is 3.2 and in the crate I got 3.3, so those do not seem to be completely up to date. (Otoh, the canopy version on the dropbox is 2.4 and I got a paper one of 2.3, so there mu...
by MTJ
Wed Nov 15, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Assembly manuals question
Replies: 7
Views: 27214

Re: Assembly manuals question

hello https://www.airplanefactory.com/owner-support/manuals/ Scroll to the bottom and you will see: Sling Kit Manual Dropbox Links: Download all Sling Build Manuals this is the link I just copied.. good luck on you build https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8erq5kikjvcju5p/AAC-fGOr3iWL3lXqWqKkVtZBa?dl=0
by MTJ
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: New Throttle Cable (AD)
Replies: 2
Views: 26947

Re: New Throttle Cable (AD)

SB24 install was pretty easy... so much they sent 2 kits to me!

I sent the 2nd one back
by MTJ
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Help requested - wing hinge washers
Replies: 1
Views: 16860

Re: Help requested - wing hinge washers

I used a different length and used this EAA guide below... AC43 has good info as well >>>>>>>>> Basics of Bolt Installation Certain accepted practices prevail concerning the installation of hardware. A few of these regarding bolt installation follow: In determining proper bolt length - no more than ...
by MTJ
Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:16 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Elevator gusset misalignment
Replies: 6
Views: 20026

Re: Elevator gusset misalignment

Finally received a replacement gusset which fits perfectly! Took way too long to get it considering it’s a local product but at least the problem is resolved. Was indeed the wrong part in the right packaging sent initially I am glad you got it figured out. My kit delivered March 2020 and I had some...
by MTJ
Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Wing Tip Lights Cover
Replies: 1
Views: 15235

Re: Wing Tip Lights Cover

I did exactly that.

My kit (3/20) did not have the 'taco' shaped metal strip later kits had. I counter sunk the plastic and flush rivet the small nut plates to it. If I have the metal backing strip I would have installed the nut plate to that.
by MTJ
Wed Apr 13, 2022 4:14 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Low Engine Temps
Replies: 4
Views: 19355

Re: Low Engine Temps

My IA neighbor (he works as contractor for the gov on a fleet of Piper Cubs and deals with cold WX ops) and I are devising a bowden cable hinged door to control the airflow over the radiator. He has a similar design on the cubs that works very well.
by MTJ
Fri Apr 08, 2022 5:49 pm
Forum: Priming & Painting
Topic: Cleaning and protecting airframe
Replies: 3
Views: 29645

Re: Cleaning and protecting airframe

This question is under "Priming & Painting" So I'll bite.. Pre painting, (I am painting my aircraft myself) I am using a grey then a white scotchbrite pad and MEK to clean the surface. I have heard that alcohol is good as well. Then, the chromate primer followed by the paint. After a y...
by MTJ
Fri Feb 18, 2022 5:57 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: TSi Quick Build Question:
Replies: 6
Views: 15206

Re: TSi Quick Build Question:

I plan on using Corrosion-X about a year after construction/paint is complete.
by MTJ
Sat Oct 16, 2021 10:07 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Reducing drag
Replies: 3
Views: 12606

Re: Reducing drag

Dunno about the antennas. The old Bonanza had a retractable step (with the gear). My wife would object to removing the step for sure. I guess it is a calculation of your personal aggravation "Return on Investment" to figure out something different. I'll be curious what you come up with.