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Subject: Europa-List: XSAileron clearance upper close out flange
From: EuropaXSA276@aol.com
Date: Sat, 1 May 2004 11:13:36

<XS Wing>
I recently installed my aileron on the port side wing. There was no clearance 
between the top of the aileron and the top close out flange. In fact I had to 
trim about 1/4 inch in order for the required minimum upper travel.  The 
aileron still rubs significantly on the upper flange even after the trim.  My 
concerns in that too much trimming  of the upper flange will not allow a proper

bond of the wing close out when it becomes time to do so.

Right now after the 1/4 trim I am left with a flange about 20mm < 3/4 inch> 
wide.

I'm assuming that friction is not acceptable on the aileron at this stage of 
build. Wrong?
 < I noted the mixing stick spacers used for top close out on the flaps to 
help this situation. But mention of only box tape for the ailerons which is not

near enough thickness for this situation.>

If you have read this far. Thank you.  Here are my questions.

1. Is any aileron rubbing on the top flange acceptable at this stage of 
build? Perhaps there is something that I have missed later on in the manual to
fix 
this?

2. If not. Can anyone give me an idea about how much trimming was needed on 
their XS wing?

3. Or What was the width of the upper flange after trimming and did it effect 
the bond of the wing top?

 As always thanks for the help, and the most valued opinions. 

Brian S
A276 Tri Gear. Texas
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