Thanks Tim. It is good to know that the fitting should be snug with a
little force, now I know what to aim for.
After sending the email I had a close look at the pins and I think one of
them was slightly out of parallel with the torque tube. I've adjusted the
pin slightly (yes, with a hammer :) and I'll reassemble later tonight and
see how it goes.
Regards
Graeme
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 8:31 PM, Tim Ward <ward.t@xtra.co.nz> wrote:
>
> Hi Graeme,
> They should be a snug fit, but certainly no hammer needed; should be easy
> to connect and disconnect with a little force.
> Cheers,
> Tim
>
> Tim Ward
> 12 Waiwetu Street,
> Fendalton,
> Christchurch, 8052
> New Zealand
>
> ward.t@xtra.co.nz
>
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>
>
> > On 10/05/2017, at 1:49 PM, Graeme Hart <graeme.hart@onecoolkat.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All
> >
> > I'm working on fitting the tailplanes to the torque tube (chapter 18 in
> the build manual).
> >
> > My starboard tailplane fits on reasonably easily but the port tailplane
> will only fully engage if I "assist" it in to place with a hammer.
> Removing the tailplane them becomes a 15 minute exercise involving gentle
> prying. This does not seem right to me.
> >
> > I'm going to check the alignment of the TP12 drive pins with the torque
> tube as I suspect the pins may not be as parallel to the tube as they need
> to be.
> >
> > I assume I should be able to attach and remove the tailplanes without
> the use of any tools.
> >
> > I have attached a photo of the offending assembly in case it is not
> clear what parts I'm talking about.
> >
> > I'd like to know how "snugly" should the tailplane fit on the torque
> tube from those who have made it past this point in construction.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> > Graeme (NZ)
> > <20170510_125136r.jpg>
>
>
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