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by permagray
Sat Jul 11, 2020 2:10 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Tools
Replies: 14
Views: 33193

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...
by permagray
Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: De-icing / Anti-Icing Systems for the TSI
Replies: 11
Views: 19963

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.
by permagray
Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:27 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Alodining
Replies: 5
Views: 11709

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...
by permagray
Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:14 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Safety Alert #0012
Replies: 6
Views: 16954

Re: Safety Alert #0012

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/
Thanks - and way clearer!
by permagray
Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:04 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Safety Alert #0012
Replies: 6
Views: 16954

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...
by permagray
Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:44 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Safety Alert #0012
Replies: 6
Views: 16954

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.
#slingsupport
by permagray
Tue Jun 30, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Safety Alert #0012
Replies: 6
Views: 16954

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...
by permagray
Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:37 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Aileron
Replies: 10
Views: 26576

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?
by permagray
Thu Jun 11, 2020 5:48 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Aileron
Replies: 10
Views: 26576

Re: Aileron

We left the holes clecoed but unrivited on the Ailerons per the instructions. When should they be riveted?
by permagray
Thu Jun 11, 2020 6:31 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Aileron
Replies: 10
Views: 26576

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...