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Re: Tools
I use the "Chief" Air Rivet gun from Harbor Freight. It is their highest end one. Occasional problems with mandrels jamming together inside. I usually, rivet then pull out each mandrel rather than relying on it getting into the collection container successfully. Needs to be carefully adjus...
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:52 pm
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: De-icing / Anti-Icing Systems for the TSI
- Replies: 11
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Re: De-icing / Anti-Icing Systems for the TSI
So I was thinking ...
Has anyone tried running a manifold heater type of system and piping it through the wings - they are mostly hollow afterall.
Has anyone tried running a manifold heater type of system and piping it through the wings - they are mostly hollow afterall.
Re: Alodining
Are you using the Bonderite 33 and 1201 process? Sorry for the tardy reply - didn't see the question. I use liquid Alodine from Aircraft Spruce and ToonBrite for prep. Steps are: Take off protective film Relabel the part with label attached to fishing line. Use Acetone to remove any residual film a...
- Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:14 pm
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Safety Alert #0012
- Replies: 6
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Re: Safety Alert #0012
Thanks - and way clearer!Sling Technical Official wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:14 am Service Bulletin #0017 is now available on the Sling Aircraft website.
https://www.slingaircraft.com/owner-support/sling-tsi/
- Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:04 am
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Safety Alert #0012
- Replies: 6
- Views: 17395
Re: Safety Alert #0012
Bertus posted it on the Sling Builders Facebook page. https://mcusercontent.com/69a5281558c73848411bc6393/files/1aa5141a-6d08-4df1-95bd-575d437ba3aa/SERVICE_BULLETIN_0017_01072020_Potential_risk_of_shearing_of_control_stop_plate_rivets.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1VEcYbg4ZGj0LM8pzkJe1Y5KqgrPBh-axfnYoS82apSXHp1_e...
- Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:44 am
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Safety Alert #0012
- Replies: 6
- Views: 17395
Re: Safety Alert #0012
I have not received and email with the new Service Bulletin for the rivets and I went to the TAF website and looked under both the Sling 4 and the TSi areas and there was no listing there either.
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- Tue Jun 30, 2020 1:53 pm
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Safety Alert #0012
- Replies: 6
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Safety Alert #0012
I have a Quick Build TSi kit. I have not gotten to any of the fuselage items yet, so everything is as it came to me from the factory. It is a bit unclear to me what part is referred to in this bulletin. Is this something that is already riveted as part of the Quick Build? Could you send me the build...
Re: Aileron
I think they will. But, what if they don't? Since most of the rivets are already in, how would one adjust things?
Re: Aileron
We left the holes clecoed but unrivited on the Ailerons per the instructions. When should they be riveted?
Re: Aileron
Thanks - we did end up using our best judgement on putting it together. I did send the inquiry to TAF and received no response. I have heard they are working constantly on the docs - I have asked, but have received no reply as to why they don't release them incrementally on Dropbox. This forum and p...