Lancair ES Options
Lancair offers a fairly lengthy list of options for the ES. I have found that there are some options that Lancair has available that are not included in that list. You have to find out about those options through some other means. When I was working to build a fairly accurate cost estimate for the project, and planning for the initial order, I had to spend quite a bit of time trying to build my desired option list. I had to research what the options were, and then figure out what each offered. I figured other ES builders could benefit from the information I have collected, and am continuing to acquire.
Initial Order
One of the suggestions I received from another ES builder (Ron Galbraith), was that I could save a fair mount of money if I included as mush as possible in my initial order. The shipping, crating, and HAZMAT fees are already mostly taken care of for that shipment. Therefore, I am just making more of my purchases earlier than I otherwise might have. Given the fact that many of these parts are shipped as “aircraft parts”, and some also have HAZMAT fees, this really can save a significant amount of money. The table below shows what I included in my initial order. With time, I plan on adding information about each option.
| Builder Note: Product Details |
Where possible, I give specific product information regarding brand, manufacturer part numbers, links to technical information, etc. The purpose of this information is to help ES builders better understand options that Lancair offers. I am using the components that Lancair shipped to me as my reference. It should be noted that Lancair may have multiple sources, or they could change sources for any component at any time without notice. |
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| Part No. | Description | Quant |
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| Lancair Super ES Complete Kit (A & B) Kit A contains the Fuselage and Empanage portion of the airframe. Kit B contains the wing portion of the airframe. For Kit A, bulkhead installation accounts for the majority of the work completed in the Fastbuild option. For Kit B, wing rib and capstrip construction accounts for the majority of the work completed in the Fastbuild option. |
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| Fastbuild Firewall Forward Option With this Fastbuild option, Lancair mounts the majority of the components and passthrough items that will be needed on the aircraft firewall. This option can ONLY be ordered with the initial kit. |
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Fastbuild Door Option |
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| Crating Fee This is exaclty what the name describes, and it does not include shipping. The Crating Fee pays for the wood crate that Lancair will be needed if they will be shipping your kit to you. If you pick your kit up at the factory, this fee will not be needed. So, if you are making a cost comparison between having Lancair ship your kit, and going to pick it up yourself, consider the cost of both Crating Fee and Shipping Fee. No matter where you live, the amount for Crating Fee will not change. |
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| Shipping Fee This is the cost for having the shipping company that Lancair uses to ship your kit to you. Lancair will not charge you this fee. This will come from the shipping company, and they will collect the fee on delivery. The amount for this fee will depend on where you are having the kit shipped to. Make sure you find out from the shipping company what forms of payment will be accepted. |
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| LA650-28 | External Lighting System(24/28 volt) | 1 |
| A30L | Lockable Fuel Tank Caps (2 Required) | 2 |
| 3010012 | VMS Fuel Probe (12 ft for Extended Fuel Tanks) These are the sensors that will send information to a fuel level instrument on the panel inside the plane. There is one probe mounted inside the fuel tank of each wing. The length that will be required will depend on how many fuel bays each wing tank will have. Lancair Avionics staff can help you determine the length you will need to accommodate the fuel tank capacity you want. There is one point related to fuel probe selection that took me a while to figure out. I was undecided on which engine minitor I wanted to go with. I was assuming that the fuel level guage was one of the functions included in the engine monitor. The three solutions I was considering were from Electronics International, Vision Microsystems, and Insight Avionics. I was leaning toward a Vision Microsystems VM 1000. I learned that if I ultimatly did not go with a VM 1000, I could get a Vision Microsystems fuel level instrument, plus I would have to get an IO board to use the instrument without a VM 1000. At this point, I am still leaning toward a VM 1000. I have also since learned about electronic fuel gage solutions that will use VMS fuel probes if I decide to go with a non-VMS solution. |
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| LIV-PT-SYS | Pitot / Static System | 1 |
| 3155 | Flap Position Indicator | 1 |
| ES-9339-QT | Hysol Structural Adhesive - Slow Cure (9 Qts Needed to Close Out Wings) A Lancair ES Fastbuild kit includes 8 quarts of Hysol 9339 Structural Adhesive. This adhesive is used throughout the airframe for bonding various parts. Some ES builders also use Hysol 9339 Structural Adhesive to close the wings. Lancair recommends that those builders purchase an additional 9 quarts of Hysol 9339. The alternative to using Hysol 9339 as the primary adhesive for wing closure is Jeffco 1307LV epoxy resin, which is included in the kit.Given the significant price difference, Lancair builders frequently want to know if the Hysol 9430 Adhesive (available through Aircraft Spruce) can be substituted for Hysol 9339. Recarding wing closure, or other large bonding jobs in the project, the answer is ”No” because the pot life is too fast for the time needed to spread the adhesive for wing closure. Hysol 9339 has a pot life of about 2 hrs. at 77 degrees F, while Hysol 9430 has a pot life of about 50 minutes at the same temperature. The MSDS for Hysol 9339 states that “Refrigerated storage is recommended to maintain product quality. However, this product may be stored at room temperature (77 deg. F) for up to 12 months.” You may want to take this into consideration when placing your initial order. For shipping purposes, Hysol 9339 Part B is considered a HAZMAT material, but Hysol 9339 Part A is not. |
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| 9700-1G | Fuel Tank Sealer (Jeffco
9700 FCR Epoxy Resin) (3 Gallons w/ Extended Fuel Tanks) Jeffco 9700 is an epoxy system which is a fuel and chemical resistant coating material that is used to seal the inside of the wing fuel bays. For shipping purposes, Jeffco 9700 Parts A & B are not considered HAZMAT materials. |
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| Fuselage & General Airframe Accessories | ||
| TSR-A | Electric Rudder Servo Kit | 1 |
| SOUND-IV | Soundproof Installation Kit There is quite a difference of opinion among Lancair ES and Lancair IV builders regarding this option. The kit comes with a large mat of sound barrier material that you can use to put on the inside wall of the cabin in slect places to help shield the cabin from noise from the outside. Some feel that this material is too heavy and therefore adds too much weight. Lancair ES builder Jim Scales used this kit, and reports that he used the material sparingly, and he reports that he is pleased with the sound level in his cabin. He put the material on the backside of the firewall, and on the forward floor of the cabin near where the exaust system exits the cowel compartment. The box this kit comes in is fairly heavy, so if you order it at a later date, the shipping cost will likely be fairly high. |
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| 36740-0010 | Overhead Blower (24/28 volt) | 1 |
| 9-22080A | Cabin Heat System | 1 |
| 2230-01 |
Screw Mount Eyeball Vent |
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| TIRE UPGRADE | Goodyear Custom II tires Upgrade This is upgrades to a higher quality tire than the standard tire that is included with kit. These are Goodyear Aviation tires model Flight Custom II. The tire size is 15x6.0-6. Tubes are also included with these tires. Details on the Flight Custom II do not seem to be as readily available as for the newer Flight Custom III tires. The Flight Custom II is a 6 ply tire. It is rated for a rated speed of 160 mph. They are rated for a 1,950 lb load. They have a maximum inflation pressure of 68 psi. |
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| RD-066-A | Internal Bellcrank Rudder System | 1 |
| SA-008 | COM1 Antenna | 1 |
| CI-122C | COM2 Antenna, preferred, internal | 1 |
| SA-009 | Marker Beacon Antenna | 1 |
| SA-007 | NAV 1 & 2 Antennas | 1 |
| CI-305C | Transponder/DME Antenna | 1 |
| 282 | Carbon Fiber Cloth | 3 |
| 3156LA | Jeffco 30 Min. Hardener The ES kit ships with Jeffco 1307-LV epoxy resin, and 15 minute hardener (Jeffco 3102). Those that live in hotter areas (such as Houston TX), might want to consider getting some of the 30 minute hardener (Jeffco 3156). This will give you a longer pot life to work with. Originally I concluded that I should have Lancair substitute all of my Jeffco 3102 with Jeffco 3156 (since it gets very hot in Houston for a good portion of the year). After getting some guidance from ES builder Mike Salzman, I learned that even in a hot location such as Houston, I would still want some of the Jeffco 3102 hardener. I would just need to make smaller batches during the hot seasons when using Jeffco 3102. Mike pointed out that for many things, the fast cure would be desirable. This is because the resin sets up faster, letting you continue with the next step quicker. Also, he found that resin hardened with Jeffco 3102 sanded better. He had more problems with his abrasive surface getting gummed up when he sanded resin hardened with Jeffco 3156. Generally, I have found that if I make a point to get the resin out of the cup as quickly as possible, I have been able to avoid exothermic problems. I also reduce my batch size as ambient temperature increases. For shipping purposes, Jeffco 3156 is considered a HAZMAT material, but Jeffco 3102 is not. |
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| 109 | Insta-Cure+ (Refill) Each Lancair airplane kit comes with Insta-Cure+. At the recommendation of another ES builder, I ordered a refill from the beginning. Insta-Cure+ is made of Cyanoacrylate (CA). Those that have read the information printed on the “Super Glue” package will recognize this agent. This is used extensively throughout construction to temperately tack items in place for a variety of reasons. Bob Smith Industries supplies Lancair with Insta-Cure+. BSI states that "Insta-Cure+ is a higher viscosity CA for loose fitting joints in which the adhesive must bridge gaps". Normally, the CA is applied to one of the surfaces, an the parts are held tightly together for about 5 to 15 seconds. Frequently Lancair builders will use this CA sparingly because we want to be able to separate the parts later. "Insta-Cure+ is great for holding parts together while mated holes are drilled in the separate parts. Once the holes are drilled, the parts are popped apart, and the CA can be removed easily with acetone. |
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| 152-IS | Insta-Set (Refill) This is an accelerator that is used with Insta-Cure+. It causes the Cyanoacrylate to cure almost instantly. Insta-Set contains Synthetic Hydrocadeons and Aromatic Amine. Insta-Set is a catalyst which acts as an accelerator that allows CA to quickly cure in thick layers by enhancing the alkaline conditions during polymerization. Insta-Set in a spray bottle is normally used to cure the CA that flows from joints when parts are pressed together. Applying an additional bead of thick CA along a seam and then curing it with Insta-Set significantly enhances a joint’s strength. For difficult to bond materials, Insta-Set can be applied to one surface and CA to the opposite surface. When brought together, they will bond instantly. Insta-Set is formulated to activate CA in 6 to 8 seconds without any degrading of the CAs strength, which can occur with many other accelerators. It is compatible with all surfaces, even clear plastic and white foam. |
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| 1026B-38-90 | Extra Prepreg Panel This is a 38” x 90” sheet of prepreg material. This prepreg is made of a Dupont Nomex core sandwiched between a 2 BID skin of e-glass fiberglass on both sides. The fiberglass is on a 45 degree bias, which is what the “B” in the part number designates. Prepreg panels that have an “A” in the part number have a 90 degree bias. The “A” panels can be used, but the parts have to have a 45 degree orientation on the panel to give you the 45 degree bias in the final part that is needed for structural reasons. With an “A” panel, you will likely have more waste material per panel. A Lancair ES Fastbuild Kit includes 3 38” x 90” ”B” panels. The kit also includes a 19” x 90” “B” panel. An ES builder recommended that I order and extra panel with the initial purchase to save shipping. The extra panel would be used for possible modifications, or to replace material lost due to error. |
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| 242 | LocTITE Threadlock 10 ML This is a 10 ml container of LocTITE 242 (manufacturer P/N 24221). |
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| WLS-PRM | WLS Primer According to the manufacturer (W.L.S Coating, Inc.), this product (WLS 200-69 Gray), is an epoxy based primer, and “..has excellent filling properties and is intended to be used as primer for both smooth and uneven surfaces. It exhibit very good sandability and will provide excellent chemical, solvent, and water resistance. It has excellent adhesion and is intended to be used over metals, wood, fiberglass laminates, polyethylene, and other plastic substances”. From what I understand, this is easy to apply. Lancair pours it on the surface, and spreads it with a squeegee. The product information sheet for this primer states it has a Storage Stability of 12 months minimum at 70 degrees F. For shipping purposes, the WLS 200-69 kit is considered a HAZMAT material. |
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| 525 | Flox (Extra) “Flox” is short for Flocked Cotton Fiber. This is a structural resin filler that is used in joints, and in areas where a very hard, durable buildup is required. This is used extensively thoughout the airframe. Some of this is included in the kit. At the recommendation of another ES builder, I ordered an extra 5 lbs of Flox. |
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| C-15 | Micro Ballons (Extra) This is 3M brand Scotchlite Glass Bubbles, sometimes referred to as “micro balloons”. These bubbles are actuall hollow glass spheres. This is used to mix with epoxy resin to help make a filler paste that weighs less than an equal volume of epoxy resin. Some of this is included in the kit. At the recommendation of another ES builder, I ordered an extra 5 lbs of micro balloons. |
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| 09-28260 | Superfil (3 Gallon Kit) This is an epoxy based light-weight body filler compound. Some people compare this to “Bondo”. Using Bondo as a filler in an aircraft is unacceptable for at least two reasons. The first is that Bondo weighs too much. Superfil was designed to be light for aircraft use. Bondo is also polyester resin based. As a result, with time, it will likely experience some shrinkage. The epoxy based Superfil will not experience shrinkage. An alternative would be to manually mix a filler compound using epoxy resin and micro. Using Superfil as a body filler will help make things go a little faster and easier. Plus, using a pre-mixed epoxy body filler will improve the consistency of filler through out the project. Lancair does not have this product in their catalog. I ordered this from Aircraft Spruce.For shipping purposes, this is NOT considered a HAZMAT material. |
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| Lancair Tools - See information posted in the Tools section of this website. | ||
| 25-100 | Jeffco Epoxy Pump This is the Sticky Stuff Dispenser from Michael Engineering, Inc. This type of pump has two resin reservoirs. There is one reservoir for each Part A and Part B of the epoxy resin you want to mix. For a Lancair builder's purposes, this is Jeffco 1307-LV epoxy resin. Each time you press the pump handle, material from both reservoirs is dispensed in the appropriate ratios on the upstroke. This really makes it fast and easy to dispense a desired quantity of epoxy as you are working. It is important to know that some maintenance work is needed from time to time to make sure that these pumps continue to deliver accurate ratios. It is also important to frequently test the ratios that the pump is delivering. One of the best tools for conducting this type of ratio test is an electronic scale. Although it is acceptable to use a scale without an epoxy ratio pump, it is not a good idea to use an epoxy ratio pump without an electronic scale (or some other means of accurately checking ratios). |
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| 800-0006 |
Numbered & Fractional Drill Bit Kit There are drill bit kits that are available from sources such as Harbor Freight that also have a large selection of fractional and numbered bits. Some of these kits are less expensive. The drawback to these alternative kits is that they only provide one copy of each size, and they will include many sizes you won't need. Some of the specific options the Harbor Freight has include:
Finding individual fractional bits are very common. Most hardware stores that carry drill bits have fractional bits. Numbered bits are not often found in such places. |
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| C-200 | Cleco Pliers | 1 |
| C-1/8 | Clecos | 30 |
| G-T-01001 | Aluminum Rotary Cutter | 2 |
| RB-1 | Rotary Cutter Replacement Blades | 5 |
| ACE-LG | Acetone Dispenser | 1 |
I also plan on including a list of the options that I chose not to order initially, or at all.
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