Kit Aircraft Modifications

I have been able to take the design for the RV-10 axle spacers and modify them to fit the RV-6, 7, 8 and 9A front wheel. They use the same bearing as the RV-10 and have been having the same problem with the spacers supplied by Van’s pre-loading on the bearing seal.

In this application, I reproduced the same configuration as the RV-10 including the through axle. I am going to be offering these two kits for sale through Cleaveland Aircraft Tools.

Retail price for the RV-10 will be around US$180.00 and the RV-6/7/8/9 will be around US$190.00 as the new axle is included. Cleaveland has not confirmed the final price but this is close. They will be available in January 2009.

The axle will be made of aluminum and will use the same through bolt that is supplied in the kit. The actual spacers will be made of stainless steel with stainless steel hardware. The locking screws that you tighten after adjusting the pre-load will have drilled heads so they can be safety wired.  As well, there is a notch milled into the outer portion of the spacers that fit into the heads of two socket head cap screws. These screws are installed in the yoke and keep the spacers from rotating.

Here are some photos. Contact me at HERE  or submit a comment if you are interested in purchasing these.

Thanks for  reading my Blog!

Dave

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