Hi Graeme, yes definitely no hammer needed, if you slide a piece of
metal tube of the same internal diameter over the pin you will soon see
if it is aligned correctly with the torque tube and using the tube it
will be easy enough to bend the pin into alignment
Regards
Gavin
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Graeme Hart
Sent: Wednesday, 10 May 2017 8:46 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Tail Plane Fitting
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
Mob +64 210640221 <tel:%2B64%20210640221>
> 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)
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