by Skippydiesel » Fri Feb 11, 2022 10:20 pm
More problems!
Sonex have very quickly & efficiently sent me additional information (annotated drawing) & photos - very helpful - thanks Kerry.
Unfortunately the adapter kit does not fit my Legacy (A) model Sonex engine frame. The problem would seem to be the adapter kit comes supplied with AN 5 bolts (& holes) to attache from the lower adapter plate to the Sonex engine frame - my aircraft has the smaller AN 4 bolts (I hope I have the AN's correct, as all new to me).
When I ordered the parts, the form asked for my Plans Number - I gave it, so Sonex should have had all the information necessary to supply the correct parts - basically a lower plate with AN 4 hole size, rather than AN 5, would have been sufficient. New AN 4 bolts/nuts/washers would have been a bonus but not absolutely necessary.
I have just found out that this problem was raised, by another builder, with Sonex in May last year, so ample time has passed to get this right.