Onex Wing Panel Removal

[ac8ca]

Hi all,

I'm in the process of going to pick up a Onex, and am planning to trailer it home. I'm trying to figure out what tools and how much time I'll need to budget to remove the wing panels. Any advice?

Thanks!

[XenosN42]

I think 1 to 1-1/2 hours should be enough. You’ll need a standard set of SAE wrenches. I think you’ll use the 3/8 and 1/2” ones, but doesn’t hurt to have a full set on hand. Needle nose pliers to remove cotter pins. Small flat screwdriver to remove screws in he inspection panels. Bring a small Phillips too in case they used those.

Good luck and enjoy your new plane.

[lgsievila]

Getting the wings off shouldn't take to long but getting the outboard wing panels ready for transit will take some time. Don't know what your plan is for that but I carried mine vertical in the back of my pickup. I used some 2"thick hi density styrofoam to cut supports for the leading edges. Also had styrofoam between the panels with 2x 4 supports. Also I built a 2x4 support for the aft fuselage so the tail could be tied down without putting too much pressure on tail wheel. Also removed the prop as I was hauling it over 1900 miles. Could have flown it to my new residence but I wanted the trailer that I specifically built for my Onex at my new home so I could go back and forth to the airport when I was doing any manitenance(annuals, etc). Send me your email in a pm if you want and I'll send you some pictures-too much trouble posting pics on this site as I don't have a hosting site.