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Re: Re: Europa Hinges

Subject: Re: Re: Europa Hinges
From: Graham Singleton <grasingleton@avnet.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 20:43:07
>As a new folk here, perhaps I shouldn't speak out until I understand the
>forum and the topic a bit more but the rudder, horizontal stabilizer servo,
>and aileron hinges supplied on my XS kit are aluminum with stainless pins...
>Based upon this recent exchange I've read regarding the unsatisfactory
>aluminum hinges, need I be concerned?
>Dave Butler

Hi Dave,
No real worries. The usual cause of wear of these hinges is vibration, 
which shows itself as black dust stains on the control surfaces. If you see 
any of these characteristic stains when the airplane's in service they 
indicate a problem. Occasional lubrication is needed of course.

Graham



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