Rattle can airplane? - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T15:56:16Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/rattle-can-airplane?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A657175&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIt's also a good plan to go f…tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-18:2606393:Comment:6575272018-12-18T21:12:58.010ZErnest Christleyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ErnestChristley
<p>It's also a good plan to go fishing around in areas that you can't see with one of those extendable magnets on a stick. Rivets. Nuts. Washers. The sock you lost in a dryer. You'd be surprised at what comes out on the end of that thing.</p>
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<p>Sticking a vacuum in every hole you can access is another good plan, along with a few blast of compressed air.</p>
<p>It's also a good plan to go fishing around in areas that you can't see with one of those extendable magnets on a stick. Rivets. Nuts. Washers. The sock you lost in a dryer. You'd be surprised at what comes out on the end of that thing.</p>
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<p>Sticking a vacuum in every hole you can access is another good plan, along with a few blast of compressed air.</p> You can arrest them from exte…tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-14:2606393:Comment:6572902018-12-14T18:47:56.819ZPerry Delanohttps://zenith.aero/profile/perrydelano
You can arrest them from exterior with one magnet, and knowing the position go after them with another. I’ve used a boat hook pole with a magnet in an eyeglass bag. Although when the two magnets meet they do not want to let go of each other.
You can arrest them from exterior with one magnet, and knowing the position go after them with another. I’ve used a boat hook pole with a magnet in an eyeglass bag. Although when the two magnets meet they do not want to let go of each other. If they are stems or heads of…tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-14:2606393:Comment:6573702018-12-14T18:43:16.616ZPerry Delanohttps://zenith.aero/profile/perrydelano
If they are stems or heads off rivets, using rare earth magnets and a little ingenuity will get some out.
If they are stems or heads off rivets, using rare earth magnets and a little ingenuity will get some out. Mark,
This problem can be res…tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-14:2606393:Comment:6571032018-12-14T14:00:36.802ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>Mark,</p>
<p>This problem can be resolved <em>very easily</em> - just add "FOD' to your pre-flight checklist, check to make sure the rattle is there, and you're good to go! ;>)</p>
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<p>Mark,</p>
<p>This problem can be resolved <em>very easily</em> - just add "FOD' to your pre-flight checklist, check to make sure the rattle is there, and you're good to go! ;>)</p>
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<p>John</p>
<p>N750A</p> With a magnet on the exterior…tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-14:2606393:Comment:6569372018-12-14T03:28:09.256ZDel Cloweshttps://zenith.aero/profile/DelClowes
<p>With a magnet on the exterior you may be able to move the critters to a point from which they can be removed. I've had success doing this.</p>
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<p>Del</p>
<p>With a magnet on the exterior you may be able to move the critters to a point from which they can be removed. I've had success doing this.</p>
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<p>Del</p> I had a few of these when I f…tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-14:2606393:Comment:6570952018-12-14T02:01:01.533ZDaniel Niendorffhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanielNiendorff
I had a few of these when I finished up my 801. Made a point of it to get ALL of them. Mainly because I knew they would just annoy me to death every time I preflighted and heard the elevator rattle. The mandrels are easy with a magnet, but the aluminum pieces are a challenge. Keep at it. It’s worth getting free of them. Best tools for me were a magnet, a bore scope and safety wire with tape to make a sticky end.
I had a few of these when I finished up my 801. Made a point of it to get ALL of them. Mainly because I knew they would just annoy me to death every time I preflighted and heard the elevator rattle. The mandrels are easy with a magnet, but the aluminum pieces are a challenge. Keep at it. It’s worth getting free of them. Best tools for me were a magnet, a bore scope and safety wire with tape to make a sticky end. Love it! Again, just trying t…tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-13:2606393:Comment:6572742018-12-13T23:55:49.495ZMark Baenenhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MarkBaenen
<p>Love it! Again, just trying to find the humor in an "Oh shit" situation.</p>
<p>Love it! Again, just trying to find the humor in an "Oh shit" situation.</p> I agree 100%tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-13:2606393:Comment:6571752018-12-13T23:54:04.386ZMark Baenenhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MarkBaenen
<p>I agree 100%</p>
<p>I agree 100%</p> I created 3 FODS last night i…tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-13:2606393:Comment:6571732018-12-13T23:08:37.109ZPerry Delanohttps://zenith.aero/profile/perrydelano
<p>I created 3 FODS last night in closing up L wing for final time. Got </p>
<p>2 out, 1 possibly 2 more to go.</p>
<p>I created 3 FODS last night in closing up L wing for final time. Got </p>
<p>2 out, 1 possibly 2 more to go.</p> I have a drilled out rivet in…tag:zenith.aero,2018-12-13:2606393:Comment:6569302018-12-13T21:44:03.519ZPaul Sandershttps://zenith.aero/profile/ukpylot
<p>I have a drilled out rivet in my elevator so every time I preflight I get to hear the rattle. I keep telling myself 'next time' I'll get it out but not yet so far.....</p>
<p>I have a drilled out rivet in my elevator so every time I preflight I get to hear the rattle. I keep telling myself 'next time' I'll get it out but not yet so far.....</p>