KITFOX SERIES 7 Model Guide
KITFOX SERIES 7 · Model Guide
Overview
KITFOX SERIES 7 is a single-engine piston aircraft from Kitfox. The supplied data has no specifications, performance or weight figures for it, so none are given here. This guide covers what the documents support: SkyStar Service Bulletin #58 on the tricycle-gear nose gear piston rod bearing.
- Service Bulletin #58 (May 2, 2003) applies to Series 7 tricycle gear, as well as Series 5 (Vixen, Voyager) and Series 6.
- The problem is an incorrectly modified nose gear piston rod bearing, which can make the nose gear piston bind.
- Binding can lead to failure of the nose gear and engine mount components.
- The bulletin's compliance time is prior to next flight. Ask for proof it was done.
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- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 45 KB
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- sprinkle.com
Does Service Bulletin #58 apply to the KITFOX SERIES 7?
Yes, for tricycle gear. The bulletin covers Series 5 (Vixen, Voyager), Series 6 and Series 7 tricycle gear. It is dated May 2, 2003 and issued by SkyStar Aircraft Engineering.
What should I ask the seller of a KITFOX SERIES 7?
Ask for records showing that the Bulletin #58 nose gear inspection was done. Ask who did the work, whether any binding was found, and whether the piston rod bearing was modified and greased.
Are specs or performance figures available for the KITFOX SERIES 7?
Not in the supplied data. The KITFOX SERIES 7 record has no specs, performance, weight or year data, so none are quoted. Get them from the aircraft's own documents.
What is the KITFOX SERIES 7 Model Guide?
The KITFOX SERIES 7 Model Guide is a model guide for the KITFOX SERIES 7, dated 2026.
What year was the KITFOX SERIES 7 Model Guide published?
The KITFOX SERIES 7 Model Guide — the KITFOX SERIES 7 model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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What the bulletin says
SkyStar Aircraft Engineering found that some builders, during construction or replacement, may not have modified the nose gear piston rod bearing correctly. That can bind the nose gear piston in operation and lead to failure of the nose gear and engine mount components.
Inspection to verify
The nose gear shock mount assembly is removed. Check the engine mount weldment for fatigue cracking near the shock mount attachment. Check the piston rod end for wear or bending, the piston for bending or flange cracks, and the rod end bolt. Then check for binding with the elastomers and friction washers left out.
Reassembly points
If the piston binds, the bulletin requires further modification of the piston rod bearing (its figure 2-1) until no binding remains. On reassembly, use liquid thread lock, apply the specified torque values and grease the rod bearing. Repairs follow 43-13-1A, 2B.
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Safety notes
- Bulletin #58 compliance is prior to next flight. Do not fly a tricycle-gear example without evidence the inspection was done.
- Homebuilt or replaced nose gear parts are the concern: the bulletin says some builders may not have modified the bearing correctly.
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Full document text
KITFOX SERIES 7 Model Guide KITFOX SERIES 7 is a single-engine piston aircraft from Kitfox. The supplied data has no specifications, performance or weight figures for it, so none are given here. This guide covers what the documents support: SkyStar Service Bulletin #58 on the tricycle-gear nose gear piston rod bearing. • Service Bulletin #58 (May 2, 2003) applies to Series 7 tricycle gear, as well as Series 5 (Vixen, Voyager) and Series 6. • The problem is an incorrectly modified nose gear piston rod bearing, which can make the nose gear piston bind. • Binding can lead to failure of the nose gear and engine mount components. • The bulletin's compliance time is prior to next flight. Ask for proof it was done. What the bulletin says SkyStar Aircraft Engineering found that some builders, during construction or replacement, may not have modified the nose gear piston rod bearing correctly. That can bind the nose gear piston in operation and lead to failure of the nose gear and engine mount components. Inspection to verify The nose gear shock mount assembly is removed. Check the engine mount weldment for fatigue cracking near the shock mount attachment. Check the piston rod end for wear or bending, the piston for bending or flange cracks, and the rod end bolt. Then check for binding with the elastomers and friction washers left out. Reassembly points If the piston binds, the bulletin requires further modification of the piston rod bearing (its figure 2-1) until no binding remains. On reassembly, use liquid thread lock, apply the specified torque values and grease the rod bearing. Repairs follow 43-13-1A, 2B. Safety notes: • Bulletin #58 compliance is prior to next flight. Do not fly a tricycle-gear example without evidence the inspection was done. • Homebuilt or replaced nose gear parts are the concern: the bulletin says some builders may not have modified the bearing correctly.