Did you use the RANS provided hardware to attach the control surfaces? I’ve heard mixed reviews on inspectors approving the nylon lock nuts on a rotating application like control surface hinges. I decided to buy traditional castle nuts with cotter pins to use for my control surface attachments to avoid any controversy during my inspection.
@@simdpk True, but I believe it technically does not meet the aviation standard practices as outlined in AC43.13 since the bolts are in an assembly subject to rotation. I haven’t heard of many US DERs objecting, but many Canada builders have had issues during inspection.
Beautiful airplane! Thanks for letting me take a look at it!
@@levifischer2687 you kidding me, lol
The thanks goes to you for taking the time. Very much appreciated.
Derek, this video is gold for us coming behind you. Great info, and thanks for posting this and Levi being willing to let you tag along with a camera!
@@s-21project92 yeah, those were some valid squawks and valuable info for sure.
Coming along quite nicely. I will say the foil on your firewall looks like it will make it very difficult to clean the grease and dust off of.
Great video, Derek. Good luck with your AW inspection-- great work! Randy
Thank you Randy
Did you use the RANS provided hardware to attach the control surfaces? I’ve heard mixed reviews on inspectors approving the nylon lock nuts on a rotating application like control surface hinges. I decided to buy traditional castle nuts with cotter pins to use for my control surface attachments to avoid any controversy during my inspection.
Yes, that's the RANS hardware. Thought is, you would easily check it during pre-flight, since its very visible.
@@simdpk True, but I believe it technically does not meet the aviation standard practices as outlined in AC43.13 since the bolts are in an assembly subject to rotation. I haven’t heard of many US DERs objecting, but many Canada builders have had issues during inspection.