Note: Many of these links have been saved to .PDF in order to make sure they are not lost. In most of these "archive versions" you can click the link at the top of the .PDF to take you to the original website (if, indeed, it still exists).
Reference / Organisation
Cleveland Tool Reference Chart
Van's Rivet Specifications Document
Shop Tip: Organising Rivets
DRDT2 Setup and Operations Manual
Pneumatic Squeezer Instructions
Starting Line G620 HVLP Gun Instructions
EkoPoxy Instructions
EkoClean is mixed at 10:1, and EkoEtch is mixed at 2:1
Torquing Aeroquip Fittings
Using Crow's Foot on a Torque Wrench
Pull testing riveting joints - over driving vs underdriving
Aircraft Final Assembly Inspection Checklist
Cratex Abrasive Rubber Points Catalogue
Building Ideas and Techniques
Building General
Home made nutplate countersinking jig (for spars) to support CSK pilot and prevent chatter
Shop Tip: Countersinking Tokens
Centre punch dots to part L/R parts before priming
Alternate method for HS support cradles
Finding Hidden Holes: techniques for blind matchdrilling
NO! Aluminium Fittings on Aluminium Ports (Galling Prevention)
Centre punch dots to part L/R parts before priming
Alternate method for HS support cradles
Finding Hidden Holes: techniques for blind matchdrilling
NO! Aluminium Fittings on Aluminium Ports (Galling Prevention)
Riveting / Dimpling
Close quarters riveting & limited use home made screw dimple dies
Indirect back riveting in hard to reach areas (ends of ribs)
Indirect back riveting in hard to reach areas (ends of ribs)
Countersinking
Trailing Edges
Riveting:
Trailing Edge Riveting; Trailing Edge Riveting 2- using angle alu with a hole and squeezing every 6th rivet (then backriveting)
Trailing Edge Riveting - Squeezing all the rivets! (no backriveting, modified die)
Rudder must NOT be weighted when riveting TE
Leading Edges
Rolling Leading Edges using wooden blocks
Rolling leading edges using pvc pipe hangars
Rolling leading edges - tools and techniques thread
Rolling leading edges - step by step hints
Tip for holding Landing Light lenses flush to leading edges
Leading Edges
Rolling Leading Edges using wooden blocks
Rolling leading edges using pvc pipe hangars
Rolling leading edges - tools and techniques thread
Rolling leading edges - step by step hints
Tip for holding Landing Light lenses flush to leading edges
Priming
Fibreglassing / Fairings/ Finishing
Electrical / Avionics
Fuselage
Fuselage Rotosserie and Fuselage Rotisserie #2
Broken tap in rear canopy window
Overall Fuselage Dimensions
Broken tap in rear canopy window
Overall Fuselage Dimensions
Cabin / Interior
Tools
Adel Clamp Installer - this i can make myself later
Modified small Scotchbrite wheel modified for dremel - for getting in between rib flange gaps
Pop rivet mandrel instead of nails in close quarters dimple die set
Home Made Chip Chaser from Hacksaw blade
Dressing a Scotchbrite Wheel
Using the Cleveland Edge Roller tool
RV14 Wing Stand Dimensions
Rib Flange Straightening Tool
Home Made Chip Chaser from Hacksaw blade
Dressing a Scotchbrite Wheel
Using the Cleveland Edge Roller tool
RV14 Wing Stand Dimensions
Rib Flange Straightening Tool
Plan Alterations / Changes (TO REMEMBER!)
SERVICE BULLETINS / ONGOING ISSUES:
Plans Alternations:
NAS 1097 OOPS rivets to Nutplates
Koger Canopy Sunshades
DIY Rudder Cable Fairings
Dimpling shear clips on Trim Tab
Upgraded Tail Steering Links (Instead of Chains)
Adjusting VS Fairing to match the Rudder Fairing Better
Hinges for Wingtips instead of Screws (1) & Another one (2) & Another good one (3)
Landing Light Reflector for inside wing cutouts
Forward Access Panels between firewall and sub-panel
Adding Washers to Aileron Bellcranks
DIY Rudder Cable Fairings
Dimpling shear clips on Trim Tab
Upgraded Tail Steering Links (Instead of Chains)
Adjusting VS Fairing to match the Rudder Fairing Better
Hinges for Wingtips instead of Screws (1) & Another one (2) & Another good one (3)
Landing Light Reflector for inside wing cutouts
Forward Access Panels between firewall and sub-panel
Adding Washers to Aileron Bellcranks
Suppliers
Deburring:
ScotchBrite Maroon Hand Pads: CP Supplies, Melbourne
Aluminium Oxide Flapper Wheels: RS Online
Flapper Wheels (Better) & Sandpaper Roll (Cheaper): Revolution Industrial, Seaford
Sandpaper (AlO2): The Sandpaper Man, Brisbane
Cratex Abrasive Points: Gemcuts, Ballina NSW
Priming / Cleaning:
Stewart Systems Products: Skyshop, Queensland
Painting Supplies (filters, guns, etc): Bayford Ebay Store, Melbourne
Iso 100% / Gloves / Cleaning Supplies: Aurora Cleaning, Dandenong
Alumiprep (via Aviall): ASAP Spares, Caboolture
Rags: Crystal White Cleaning, Coburg
Electrical
Dsub components (cross reference): DigiKey Australia
Cable Ties / Snap Bushings / Cable Tie Mounts: Domcar Australia
Heat Shrink Tube for Label Printer: SuperCartridge, NSW
Composites:
Fibreglass cloth / Peel Ply: Trojan Fibreglass on eBay
West Systems Resin and Fillers: Classic Boat Supplies, NSW
High Build Epoxy Primer: Boat Craft, QLD
Hardware:
Proseal / Hardware / Tempo Primer / Oil Filters / Tyres: Aero Parts, Beaconsfield VIC
Aircraft AN Hardware and supplies: Australian Aerospace Engineering, Albury
Other:
Boeshield Anti-Rust Lubricant: The Cycle Station, Melbourne
TefGel Anti-Seize/Corrosion Paste (for bolt shanks): TefGel Website
60ml Catheter Tip Syringes for Proseal: Medshop, Highpoint VIC
Electrical
Dsub components (cross reference): DigiKey Australia
Cable Ties / Snap Bushings / Cable Tie Mounts: Domcar Australia
Heat Shrink Tube for Label Printer: SuperCartridge, NSW
Composites:
Fibreglass cloth / Peel Ply: Trojan Fibreglass on eBay
West Systems Resin and Fillers: Classic Boat Supplies, NSW
High Build Epoxy Primer: Boat Craft, QLD
Hardware:
Proseal / Hardware / Tempo Primer / Oil Filters / Tyres: Aero Parts, Beaconsfield VIC
Aircraft AN Hardware and supplies: Australian Aerospace Engineering, Albury
Other:
Boeshield Anti-Rust Lubricant: The Cycle Station, Melbourne
TefGel Anti-Seize/Corrosion Paste (for bolt shanks): TefGel Website
60ml Catheter Tip Syringes for Proseal: Medshop, Highpoint VIC
Upholstery Supplies: Daleys Upholstery Supplies, Fawkner
