JVL’s RV-14: Finishing, Tail Dragger Landing Gear and Engine Mount (Part 2)

This blog was created to memorialize the building process of my Van's Aircraft RV-14 and to satisfy the requirements for certification in the Experimental Amateur Built Aircraft category. It will also serve as a central location for ME to reference in the future on processes and techniques I used during the build. Additionally, it will allow my family, friends, and other interested builders the opportunity to follow along during my build…..and might be helpful to someone along the way.

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Finishing, Tail Dragger Landing Gear and Engine Mount (Part 2)

This work session was completed on April 27, 2021.

The Finishing Kit arrived on October 26, 2020; however, the engine mount was unfortunately on backorder. On April 26, 2021, the engine mount FINALLY arrived.....ironically, it was exactly 6 months! The engine mount arrived screwed to this sheet of plywood in a big cardboard box.

The first step was to install the two FLF-00010 Flanged Couplings on the Firewall. These Couplings will be used for the hydraulics lines down to the wheel brakes. After that, six AN6 bolts of various lengths will be used to attach the engine mount to the Firewall has described below.

(Excerpt from the Van’s RV-14 Builder Plans)

Here is the engine mount final installed to the Firewall. This view if from the right side.....

.....straight on.....

.....and the left side. The gear can now be installed during the next session.