Onboard tool kit

[jrevens]

I was asked by a friend and fellow Kitfox owner/builder for feedback about what tools to carry in the Kitfox. I always carried a tool bag that weighed about 8 lbs. in my Thorp, but that seems way more than I need for potential simple maintenance/repairs when traveling away from home in the Kitfox. I've got a pretty good idea what I'm going to carry, but I wondered if others would share their thoughts about that. I'll post my tool list when I finalize it. Allen wrenches, as well as a small 1/4" socket set are on my list, but I want to limit the number of sockets & wrenches to only what I need for the Rotax 912 ULS as well as general airframe hardware (both metric and fractional sizes). Has anyone got a list of the common sizes needed for the Rotax?

[DesertFox4]

Photo of the “kit” I usually take on cross country flights. The Screw gun doesn’t always get to go along as it’s a little heavy. I do like the portable tire inflator. Basic universal tools. All fits in the low profile plastic tub. So far haven’t needed anything but the tire inflator, AA batteries and the rain ponchos.

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[efwd]

Thanks guys, I am going to order one of those.

[HighWing]

Good Idea to make a recommended list. I once needed a soldering iron to repair the wiring to my video camera mount and a butane powered soldering iron with flux and solder became a regular item in my tool kit. The only time it was used was in the repair of a broken ignition module wire on one of the other guys Kitfoxes during a back country trip. Ill have to look through my bag to see whats tools are there, but I know I had several sizes of camloc fasteners and other fasteners for fairings etc. that might work loose and get lost in flight.

[Av8r3400]

Kitfox or Twin Otter???

1/4" socket set, screwdriver, pliers and a Visa card.

[jabkwab]

I carry a leatherman, spare safety pins for the wing and aileron bolts, and spare AN3 bolts for the rear tail wheel spring mount.

[rosslr]

Yep, I left out the jump starter and the tyre repair kit - and I also had a hand pump - it was lighter than a 12v pump and also worried about flattening the battery.
getting close now Dave!

r

[David47]

........ getting close now Dave!

r

Yep, sure is. Will e-mail you ...

[Esser]

I'm going off the top of my head here so I might miss some things:

Safety Wire
Safety pliers
Phillips, Robbie, flat screwdriver
Small Side cutters
1/4" ratchet with various imperial sockets 5/16" to 9/16"
Two stage tire pump with tire puncture repair kit
3/8" wrench and second 3/8" gear wrench
7/16" wrench and second 7/16" gear wrench
Small wrenches for waste gate cable adjustment
1" wide black gorilla tape
Spare fuses
Needle nose pliers
3/8" wrench and second 3/8
Zip ties
Oil, coolant
Small Volt meter

I use a bag that came with a screwdriver set I once boat. The whole thing is the size and weight of a healthy burrito

[David47]

Thanks Ross for the very comprehensive list. That's now the basis for mine, in addition to a jump starter, tyre puncture repair kit and first aid kit including snake bite compression bandage. We have some lethal critters in parts of our outback .....