Hi Frans,
You can measure the space by derigging and putting a bit of modelling clay
on one surface, then put it together and the clay will form the thickness
you want to add in tufnol to the mating surface.
Kevin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frans Veldman" <frans@privatepilots.nl>
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 5:23 AM
Subject: Europa-List: Aileron play
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> When we built the PH-DIY the aileron system was tight. But after 91
> hours of flying and repeated (de)rigging, everything settled in, and
> some play developed at the quick connect system.
> There is no play within the wing itself, nor in the airplane, but it
> sounds like it really is at the mating surface of the two quick connect
> surfaces and the surface shows some wear.
> Does this sound normal?
> With the wing root fairing in place it is a bit awkward to make
> measurements and get a visual confirmation.
> My plan is to add another tufnol sheet on the bellcrank surface to see
> if that solves the problem. (There is no play on the bearings).
> Other ideas are welcome of course.
>
> Frans
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