cgrbu Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 I believe I have understood that the wing has inner spars in the area of the tie down bolts that extrude from the bottom of the wing and this area is where you could support the wing at the time of removal (especially when you are removing the opposite wing). With gas tanks empty, is there an approx weight known for the wing?... 100lbs?. I may be looking at wing removal locally to inspect spars and replace fuel tank feed hoses... had wanted to take to Arian in CT but timing, operations and distance a factor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 I normally use a pair of step ladders with 2 foot by 2 foot piece of pink or white insulating foam on top. One for each side, with the top rung perpendicular to the wing. Both wings need to be supported when you pull the pins. I start with them under the spars, but when you slide the wing out the ladder needs to be moved a little aft because of balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ct9000 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 We use a couple of adjustable wooden props to hold the weight under the tie down points. the wings are not that heavy but are a bit awkward. When refitting it is easy with one person at each wing and one inside to fit the pins, (large bolts).You can do the job with only two people but it is really easy with three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppercity Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Cushioned step ladders work well as Tom indicated. Tape the Aileron and flap together so the flap doesn't drop as it is released from its pin as the wing slides out if you only have two people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 I use two of these. They give plenty of support and easily roll in & out. The wing weighs about 70 pounds. https://t.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-portable-scaffold-63050.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 9 hours ago, coppercity said: Cushioned step ladders work well as Tom indicated. Tape the Aileron and flap together so the flap doesn't drop as it is released from its pin as the wing slides out if you only have two people. Rather than taping together I tape to the wing. One piece on the aileron and 2 on the flaps. This holds both in the up position when the wing is slid out. It also make reinstallation easier. When reconnecting the ailerons you can move the control stick and reconnect the aileron. Once one side is connected remove the tape from that aileron, and connect the other aileron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgrbu Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 many thanks for everyone's suggestions and today I started to plan the operation. In approaching the step of taping, I placed the flaps to -12 degrees (allowed in Canada) and there was excellent alignment to my port aileron (neutral position) but a remarkable difference in the starboard aileron position...see pictures. The actual difference of the two in degrees from level is 4. I am not sure if this is giving me large trimming issues which is causing me to burn more fuel from the starboard tank. IE... the starboard aileron is up encouraging a right turn, to stop I feed in left rudder trim... fuel follows the ball... thus a lot of fuel may travel to port tank always making it seem that burn comes out of starboard tank... I do find trim on the CT hard for me to discern correctly..I am learning slowly... any ideas? thanks .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppercity Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 9 hours ago, Tom Baker said: Rather than taping together I tape to the wing. One piece on the aileron and 2 on the flaps. This holds both in the up position when the wing is slid out. It also make reinstallation easier. When reconnecting the ailerons you can move the control stick and reconnect the aileron. Once one side is connected remove the tape from that aileron, and connect the other aileron. Even better! Thanks Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Does anybody have a pic of their ladder support setup? I'd like to see how & where you position them, since I want to do this soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 5 hours ago, cgrbu said: many thanks for everyone's suggestions and today I started to plan the operation. In approaching the step of taping, I placed the flaps to -12 degrees (allowed in Canada) and there was excellent alignment to my port aileron (neutral position) but a remarkable difference in the starboard aileron position...see pictures. The actual difference of the two in degrees from level is 4. I am not sure if this is giving me large trimming issues which is causing me to burn more fuel from the starboard tank. IE... the starboard aileron is up encouraging a right turn, to stop I feed in left rudder trim... fuel follows the ball... thus a lot of fuel may travel to port tank always making it seem that burn comes out of starboard tank... I do find trim on the CT hard for me to discern correctly..I am learning slowly... any ideas? thanks .. Check that aileron trim is in neutral position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony & Rose Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 How we move our wings around. In this case, a sheet-rock loader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 What is with that crazy jack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 A drywall jack for ceilings. Good idea Tony. I like the idea of taping the flaps and ailerons in the "up" position. Thanks Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Ahh, I thought he was talking about a roller cart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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