Just went to the Kitfox web site and printed all the SB's and SL's that I need to look at. That will keep me busy for a while. Not happy at all. What a mess.
Just went to the Kitfox web site and printed all the SB's and SL's that I need to look at. That will keep me busy for a while. Not happy at all. What a mess.
Norm
Here's a pic of my peddles , that I believe have the SB in question applied..
You guys be the judge. Here is what I have. Built in 1994. Looks like he ignored the letter.
I fixed mine on my 4 before it failed and glad I did. I flew a friends airplane once that had a pedal fail after I needed to stomp on a pedal during a strong crosswind gust, and let me just say.... it can really ruin your day. Since that experience I will not fly a kitfox unless that mod is done.
I had a friend that fabricates and welds for a living weld on gussets that triangulates both the rudder pedal tube as well as the small control arm where the rudder cable attaches. I've put over 400 hours on my Kitfox since with no issues. And fwiw, because I fly floats I use much more pressure on my rudder pedals than a land based Kitfox because when my water rudder is down in the water there is a lot of water drag whenever the water rudder is turned.
I'll try to find a picture to post tomorrow.
I think we should all be thankful that KitFox keeps us safe by putting these ADs together. Not all will apply but be thankful that we have the option of learning from others experience rather than having an issue and then having a large repair job. I checked my pedals and it appears one pedal was done but not the left one. As the Service bulliten says to check before every flight and repair at the next annual. I will repair before the next annual but in the meantime I will inspect before every flight. Thanks for all the replys.
Norm
Airdrie Ab, Can
North of Calgary
Flying SuperFox Model IV
As I'm preparing for my first inspection since I've owned it, I have found a lot to do. But now that I've read all those service letters, I see there is much more that needs to be looked at.
As far as the pedals, I see Kitfox sells new and they also sell a repair kit. But was there drawings published as far as a do it yourself repair?