Q-200 Metal Parts Update
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- Published: Wednesday, 27 January 2010 12:27
- Written by Dan Yager
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Before taking over as editor for the Quickie Builders Association, I was creating Solid Works drawings for all the metal parts for my Q-200. I thought that if I made accurate drawings of the parts as I removed them from my plane, that I could have replacements made if I removed anything that I didn’t think was airworthy.
Even before I finished the drawings I began putting out feelers to see if anyone would be willing to manufacture aircraft parts if I needed them and I came across Dave Hertner who is the President of Effectus Aeroproducts Inc. based in Ontario Canada.
Dave’s first product was a redesign of the rudder pedals for the Van’s RV-10 that he is currently building. After 15 iterations he had a working prototype to send to manufacturing, and this initial product allowed him to cut his teeth in the business of manufacturing accessories for the kit aircraft market. Through the success of that first product, Dave developed a relationship with Cleveland Tools who currently distributes his products.
He now manufactures additional parts for Cleveland Tools, and this growth has allowed himto be able toquote and manufacture components for other OEM kit makers. When he saw through the Quickie Builders Association that interest was still strong in the Quickie designs, he decided to return my e-mails.
Dave offered to make the parts for me, but to help keep costs down, offered to make several sets to other builders who might be interested. Over the last few months I’ve been working more directly with Dave to help clarify some of my drawings, and get quotes for manufacturing multiple sets of Q-200 parts.
The 34 parts that he has offered to manufacture for us are as follows:
Part Number |
Desrciption |
Quantity |
Material |
Q2CSA-11 |
Aileron Counterweight Arm |
2 |
4130 Steel |
Q2CSA4 |
Aileron Control Horn |
2 |
4130 Steel |
QCS3 SPACER |
Control Stick Spacer |
1 |
2024-T3 Aluminum |
Control Stick Pivot Bushing |
Control Stick Pivot Bushing |
1 |
4130 Steel |
QCSA1 Control Stick |
Control Stick |
1 |
4130 Steel |
QCSA2 Control Horn |
Control Stick Control Horn |
1 |
4130 Steel |
Q2CSA-11 |
Aileron Bellcrank |
1 |
4130 Steel |
Q2CSA8 |
Elevator Control Horns |
2 |
4130 Steel |
QCSM Spacer Material |
Rudder, Aileron, & Elevator Spacers |
10” |
2024-T3 Aluminum |
QCSM2 |
Elevator Midspan Pivot |
2 |
2024-T3 Aluminum |
QCSM3 |
Elevator Midspan Pivot Pin |
2 |
Hardened Steel |
QCSM7 |
Elevator & Aileron Outboard Pivots |
4 |
2024-T3 Aluminum |
QCSM5 |
Elevator & Aileron Outboard Pivot Pins |
2 |
Hardened Steel |
QCSM4 |
Elevator Midspan Pivot Bushing |
2 |
Brass |
QCSM6 |
Elevator & Aileron Outboard Pivot Bushing |
2 |
Brass |
Q2CSA10 |
Rudder Bellcrank |
1 |
4130 Steel |
Rudder Pedals |
Rudder Pedals |
2 |
4130 Steel |
Builder Created Parts |
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CS-11 |
Aileron Control Tube |
1 |
2024-T3 Aluminum |
C-1 |
Canopy Latch |
1 |
2024-T3 Aluminum |
C-2 |
Canopy Catch |
1 |
2024-T3 Aluminum |
CS17 |
Elevator Midspan Pivot Arm |
2 |
2024-T3 Aluminum |
As you can see, a few of the parts that are listed were originally fabricated by the builder. So this alone represents a time savings when putting together your plane.
As stated before, the final price will depend on the quantities ordered but the prices will break down as follows:
10 kits – US $1495.00 each
20 kits – US $1295.00 each
30 kits – US $1125.00 each
40 kits – US $1095.00 each
50 kits – US $1060.00 each
To get a better idea of the actual demand for the kits, Dave is taking deposits for the parts until February 26th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. At that point, the number of kits ordered will determine the final price, and all depositors will be notified of the final price. Any remaining balance will be paid before the kits are shipped to individual builders.
To secure a set of parts you will need to send a signed purchase order and liability waiver along with a certified check or money order for $725 made out to “Effectus AeroProducts Inc.” The specific terms of the agreement can be seen by clicking the link below. (You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the agreement.)
Q-200 Metal Parts Purchase Order and Waiver of Liability
Any questions can be directed to me below this thread in the comments, or via my contact page on this site. If you have specific questions for Dave you may contact him directly at:
Effectus AeroProducts Inc.
Dave Hertner – President
59 Neely Court, RR18,
London, Ontario Canada N6M 1H6
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: (519) 933-2055
I also just wanted to point out that I’m not making any money from this endevour. However, if I get a chance to buy a set of parts for my own plane, I’ll be very happy. I hope this opportunity makes you happy too! This might help many of you complete those projects that have been sitting out in the garage for so long!