Seat Belt Source
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:26 am
by jrs
I am a new member and builder and really appreciate this forum. I have a quick build Waiex that I am just starting. Would like to get seat belts attached and close the bottom of the fuselage. What is a good source. Saw one thread sometime back but can’t seem to find anything.
Re: Seat Belt Source
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:02 pm
by Fastcapy
I recently put in some Crow brand belts.
They are the “V” type 4 point like the factory originals, my options were: black hardware, latch and link fastener, sewn in shoulder pads and chest straps sewn to lap belts.
They will custom make them to your preferences and they were really reasonable.
I REALLY like them and think they look a lot better than the originals! The shoulder belts sewn into the lap belt makes it easier for passengers to get strapped in without fumbling around with the little latches that slide over the buckle like the originals.
Re: Seat Belt Source
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:17 pm
by 9GT
Like Mike, I also recommend Crow seat belts. They are very reasonably priced and come in a variety of colors with padding if desired. I installed them in my RV-10 and chose the cam style buckle. I’ll be putting the same in my RV-9A.
Re: Seat Belt Source
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:04 pm
by jrs
Thanks guys. That is what I was looking for.
Re: Seat Belt Source
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 11:51 pm
by jowens
Consider leaving both the rear and forward belly skins off until you are almost ready for your final inspection.
Re: Seat Belt Source
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:25 am
by jrs
Just talking with a friend who is further along in a project and he pretty much convinced me to not get to anxious about closing things up. Think that he has spent a lot of time drilling out rivets. I think that I will take your advice.
Thanks
Jim
Re: Seat Belt Source
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:12 am
by avee8r
I found that the Forward skins should be riveted on as you finish work in that area. But the aft belly skin should be left off until you see the inspector pulling in the driveway for the final inspection. It’s amazing what you can access by leaving the seat out and crawling up through the bottom.
Re: Seat Belt Source
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:33 am
by Bryan Cotton
Both of my skins are still off. I would like to put on the forward skin but not until wiring is complete.
Re: Seat Belt Source
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 1:05 am
by Spaceman
What do you need access to in the aft fuselage so late in the build? I was planning to leave the forward floor off until the very end but with all the control pushrods rigged I don’t see much reason not to rivet the aft floor… Am I missing something?
Re: Seat Belt Source
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:47 am
by Bryan Cotton
I am running out of reasons to keep mine off. Last thing is probably ELT and antennas installation. Make sure you are finished with safety and clearance checks for your controls. I had to pull a pushrod out to open an exit hole.
Re: Seat Belt Source
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 12:15 pm
by jrs
I have a quick build Waiex (#40) that I am just going on and discovering new things each day. The canopy, dash, turtle deck, and floor plan were temporary attached and came off first. Then discovered that the aft skin was not attached and that started my inquiry. Interesting thing is that the forward skins are attached at the factory. That means that all wiring and forward work will need to done from above. Last night working on tail post saw that the tail post channel was also temporary. Thank God for that.
Looking at the plans the only things I see aft are the seat belts, ELT, controls, tail wheel and tail post. Once those are done, and tested, I don’t see aft access for anything but checks and the access panel should provide for that ? That ? means I’m a novice and open for input.
Ordered the seat belts from Crow. Thanks for the advice.
Re: Seat Belt Source
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 12:33 pm
by Spaceman
Ah yeah I hadn’t thought of the ELT. I considered the seatbelt but I figured I’d just crawl into the back and deal with it for those two bolts.
I made sure to install my control mixer (waiex) and attach everything that connects to it before putting the floor on. You could probably do it through the access panel but I think it would be a real pain, especially if you ran into any issues.
I’d also install the tailwheel strut before the floor… You can get a socket to the nut through the little 7/8" hole in the floor but I don’t think you’d ever get a cotter pin installed with the floor on.
Re: Seat Belt Source
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 12:38 pm
by Spaceman
I take back what I said about the tailwheel. I just looked back through my pictures and I actually installed it with the floor cleco’d on. The nut is close enough to the hole that I was able to install the cotter pin with needlenose pliers
Re: Seat Belt Source
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 1:57 pm
by pfhoeycfi
I’m looking at the Crow belts. I’m curious if anyone has any thoughts or recommendations of Y vs V harness style and if anyone came up with a way to mount a crotch belt? I think Crow calls it the anti sub belt.
peter
Re: Seat Belt Source
Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 11:28 am
by rick9mjn
to add on .02cents…
In Vans catalog 5th pt. installation kit, RV-7/7A, RV-9/9A both seats
Part Number = CROTCH STRAP KIT
Price = $32.00
…
good day / rick