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Re: Europa-List: "Backlash" / aileron-hinge

Subject: Re: Europa-List: "Backlash" / aileron-hinge
From: R.C.Harrison <ptag.dev@ukonline.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 16:41:57

Hi! Gert.
I suggest you investigate a slight gap in the mating of the two control
tranfer surfaces where they meet up on assembling the wings to the fuselage.
I have a similar problem and when I remember I stick a layer of adhesive
tape on to one of the surfaces.
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG
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From: <owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com>
Subject: Europa-List: "Backlash" / aileron-hinge


>
> Hi
> During annual check I note that there are backlash ( - not sure if it's
> the right word, but think you know what I mean) in my aileron hinges.
> Definition:  after fixing the push/pull rods the TE of the ailerons can
> be moved about 2 millimeters.
> Backlash in rod-ends and bellcrank are nil.
> Q: have others experienced simular wear?
> Regards
> Gert
>
>
> Gert Dalgaard Soerensen
>
> Europa builder No. 151
> Europa Classic / Rotax 914
> 250 hours
>
>




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