This is a boring page. That's okay, as it's just supposed to be a list for all the reference documents, tips, and other useful stuff that doesn't have a specific place to go.

• Misc. RV documents
  • [html] RV-7A specs - the specifics on the performance of the aircraft we're building. This is pretty much copied from the Van's Aircraft site.
  • [pdf] Secure the Trim Tab Hinge Pin - Phil Duyck's idea to safety the trim tab pin.
  • [html] Working Smart - Sam Buchanan's thoughts on how to maximize the amount of bang for your investment of time in the shop.
  
  
• Service Bulletins (These are only the service bulletins that are relevant to and have been performed on this aircraft. This is not a complete list of service bulletins from Van's Aircraft.)
  • [pdf] SB 05-1-1 - 21 Jan 05 service bulletin - modifying the rollbar in the 7/7A 9/9A tipper RVs.
  • [pdf] SB 06-2-23 - 23 Feb 06 service bulletin - safety wiring the fuel pickup tubes.
  • [pdf] SB 07-11-9 - 9 Nov 07 service bulletin - replace the nosegear fork to the new model.
  
  
• Regulations, or something
  • [pdf] Equipping a Homebuilt for IFR Operations - EAA document provided for Blue Mountain Avionics.
  
  
• N257S Official POH, Weight and Balance
  • [doc] N257S POH - this is based on Roberta Hegy's POH for her RV-7A, this has been slightly modified for this plane.
  • [xls] Weight and Balance - for this particular plane, but is a nice spreadsheet that will work if you plug in the weight for your RV-7A.
  
  
• N257S Misc. Reference
  • [txt] Aftermarket Parts List - the list of all the non-Van's parts, extras, aftermarket modifications, etc.
  • [html] Panel Planning - the goals for the panel, and how we're planning to go about getting there.
  • [html] Rollbar Mods - a couple ideas (not original with me) that we'll probably use on the rollbar of N257S.
  
  
• Tools and Equipment
  • [pdf] Guide to Reamers - I didn't know what a reamer was when I started this project, this is a fairly good intro. This becomes important when working on the aileron bellcrank bushings. This came from an Army Manual - "Use and Care of Handtools and Measuring Tools" #TM-943 . . . I think there are used copies online if you want the whole book.
  • [jpeg] Audio Jack Wiring - audio, ground, wiring information for a mono phone jack, mic jack, and stereo phone jack. I believe that I stole this from Dan Checkoway, but I'm not sure if he got it somewhere or wrote it himself. Either way, it's useful.
  • [pdf] Handy Packing Bearing Packer - manual for the Lisle Handy Packer Bearing Packer. This is a good tool to use for the wheel bearings if you don't want to get grease all over yourself.
  • [pdf] Magneto Timing Tool - a tool sold as a kit - you get to build it yourself. A few different companies sell it, I bought mine from CreativAir.
  
  
• Vendor-specific documents
  • [pdf] GPS Panel Dock - way to mount a Garmin 196/296 in a panel. This is from Air Gizmos.
  • [pdf] Air Vent Installation - installation instructions for the aftermarket air vents from Experimental Air.
  • [pdf] Garmin GTX-327 - installation manual to mount this Garmin transponder.
  • [pdf] Pictorial Pilot Installation - installation instructions and pilot's guide for the Pictorial Pilot wing leveler.
  
  
• FAA Registration Forms (Disclaimer: these are the blank version of the forms that we used when this plane was registered. Check www.faa.gov for the latest version.)
  • [pdf] FAA 8130-6d - application for airworthiness certificate
  • [pdf] FAA 8130-12 - eligibility statement for amateur-built aircraft. (You will need to have this notarized.)
  • [pdf] FAA 8610-2 - repairman certificate application
  • [pdf] FAA 8710-1a - airman/certificate rating application supplemental information

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