Section 8: Electric Motor Installation - Hangar 9 RV-8 Assembly Manual

Section 8:
Electric Motor installation
Required Parts
Fuselage Engine mounting template
Motor with mount Speed control
Motor battery
12-inch (305mm) servo extension
Aluminum motor standoff, 1 / -inch (42mm) (4)
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#8 washer (4)
8-32 x 3/4-inch socket head screw (8)
Tools and Adhesives
Hobby knife with #11 blade Drill
Hook and loop tape Tie wrap
Phillips screwdriver: #2 Threadlock
Hook and loop strap Ruler
Low-tack tape
Hex wrench or ball driver: 9/64-inch
Nut driver or box wrench: 1/4-inch
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 11/64-inch (4.5mm)
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Step 1
Cut the engine mounting template from Page 47 of the
manual or use the supplied plywood template. Use low-tack
tape to attach it to the front of the firewall as shown.
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Step 2
Use a drill and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the
appropriate holes for the motor.
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Step 3
Use a drill and 11/64-inch (4.5mm) drill bit to enlarge the
holes for mounting the motor.
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Step 4
Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove the plywood
from the engine box to allow cooling air to flow into the
fuselage for the battery.
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