There are wiser inputs than me, but the gap is not just about minimum
clearances for paint. The general rule is that you shouldn't pull g and
have a rolling input, but one day it could happen. I know there is a lot of
flex potential in the wing, and you have to be assured that you don't build
too fine a tolerance, to cater for full unimpeded control input with a
deflected wing. This is the only reason the spec is 2-3 mm, which isn't
exactly small, so by implication it has other demands of it.
Reg
Tony Renshaw
Sydney Australia
At 11:22 AM 12/17/2004, you wrote:
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>Paul,
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>During the build I followed the recommend clearances for the gap between
>the flap and aileron, ensuring that they did no rub with the flaps in
>either the extended or retracted position. If I recall the clearance is
>2-3mm. Painting adds very little in total thickness and in fact I didn't
>even consider it an issue when painting the plane. All turned out
>fine. Hope this helps.
>
>Erich Trombley
>N28ET
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