Grear tip Gavin. The pins are probably 1/4 inch but I will measure tomorrow
and then try to find a supply of imperial sized pipe in NZ, failing that I
will have to place an Aircraft Spruce order.
On 12/05/2017 2:02 PM, "Gavin and Anne Lee" <gavanne@iconz.co.nz> wrote:
> 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
> *To:* europa-list@matronics.com
> *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
>
>
> > 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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