Eddie
I may be running into similar conditions. My fuselage has the XS console.
What is your kit number please?
JR (Bob) Gowing Kit 327 in Oz
----- Original Message -----
From: <bizzarro@easynet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Metal plate Firewall problem
> Thanks Bob and Nevil. I thought as much. Obviously, if the rudder
> pedals are cranked forward, then the actuator arms that join the
> cable will effectively by cranked back if the rudder pedals are
> aligned as per manual. I am glad that I am not going mad (in my
> opinion).
>
> Ed
>
> Quoting Neville Eyre <Neville@europa-aircraft.com>:
>
> >
> >
> > >>> "Neville Eyre" <Neville@europa-aircraft.com> 02/27/02 04:36pm
> >>>
> > Hi All,
> > The rudder pedal shafts have allways been in the same position,
> only the
> > vertical arms were changed on the XS, they were cranked forward, to
> > increase the legroom.
> > Making the firewall recessed both sides is OK
> > The seal between the SS and the main firewall needs to be as good
> as you
> > can get it, ie no visable gaps, seal it with high temp silicone
> > sealant.
> > Cheers,
> > Nev.
> >
> > >>> <bizzarro@easynet.co.uk> 02/27/02 01:07pm >>>
> > Hi all
> >
> > We have one of the last classic fusalages with the XS cockpit
> module,
> > and I assume that we also have many if not all of the XS parts
> > delivered with the kit.
> >
> > Last week were installing the centre firewall section (the bit made
> > from the metal plate) and came accross a problem. Looking at the
> > front of the plane, the far left section is recessed back to allow
> > for the rudder cable actuator arm to travel a fair distance back
> into
> > the slot. However, on the right side, the firewall is supposed to
> go
> > straight accross with no recess. I assume that this is because the
> > other actuator arm is on the forward pedal tube and therefore is
> not
> > meant to hit the firewall. The problem is that it does.
> >
> > I would like to know if the actuator arms were welded in a
> different
> > position on the XS rudder tubes compared to that of the original
> > classic rudder tubes. I have checked the position of the rudder
> > tubes, and they are correct (according to the book), however if I
> had
> > had the XS fusealage with the 2 extra inches of leg room, I assume
> > that the rudder pedals would be further forward?
> >
> > In short, If we make the right side of the metal plate firewall
> > recessed as well as the left, will it be a problem?
> >
> > Do I have a different type of rudder pedal assy., or has the assy.
> > never changed (and I have screwed up somewhere along the line?)
> >
> > Has anyone else had this problem, and would like to offer a
> solution?
> >
> > Is it okay to have small gaps between the metal plate firewall and
> > the phenolic firewall? I suspect that it is not ideal!!
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Eddie
> >
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