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by Gemmell
Fri Mar 08, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: 0200 engine mount
Replies: 5
Views: 121

0200 engine mount

I am fab the 0200 engine mount on section AA on the drawing it shows a 7/16 dia bolt my engineer thinks it is 3/8
This is the mount to the engine bolt. John New Zealand.
by Gemmell
Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:16 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Struts and braces on the fuse
Replies: 2
Views: 475

Re: Struts and braces on the fuse

Good morning Ken,thank you for your reply and photo,I will do it as you suggest , i finally got the fuse rear post set up so ready to install the struts.
Regards
John.
by Gemmell
Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Struts and braces on the fuse
Replies: 2
Views: 475

Struts and braces on the fuse

I am joining my fuse together. Q. Which way do the 1/2 x 1” struts and braces lay ie 1” deep as the Longeron or 1/2” deep.
The drawing looks like the 1’ is horizontal x 1/2” deep.
I appreciate your help.
John Gemmell
Mercury Bay
New Zealand.
by Gemmell
Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:46 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Joining the fuselage
Replies: 3
Views: 914

Re: Joining the fuselage

Thank you Ken,
‘I was also concerned about access to mounting the cockpit hardware.
Now fabricating the 2nd side .
Thank you again
John.
by Gemmell
Wed Aug 03, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Joining the fuselage
Replies: 3
Views: 914

Joining the fuselage

Good morning, i am 12 months in to my build.Tail feathers complete and also wing ribs. Got my engine 0200 conti Setting up the first side of the fuse. Q. When i join the two sides together should the ply sheet be attached to the sides ? I am sure the gussets would be in place. Look forward to some a...
by Gemmell
Sat Apr 24, 2021 12:05 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Franklin engine
Replies: 3
Views: 2725

Re: Franklin engine

Hi John,
Thank you for your post,it is the same advise i got from my local engine.
John,
by Gemmell
Wed Apr 21, 2021 2:09 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Franklin engine
Replies: 3
Views: 2725

Franklin engine

Hi, i have just received my plans from Andrew Pietenpol. I have the opportunity to purchase a Franklin 125HP 182 lbs four cyl banger. sports /4a. 0235 Completely overhauled 5000.00 NZ dollars. Q. your thoughts on using this engine on the PAC. I.e weight etc.do have another option but will have to re...