SNB-W04: Ailerons
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LH Aileron Inspection
Inventory of existing LH aileron assembly. As noted with RH aileron, skin trimmed slightly longer than specified in plans. Drilled out existing LH aileron tip rib and marked and trimmed LH aileron skin. Two rivets found missing from -06L hinge half and finished in place. LH aileron skin then prepped and deburred for new tip…
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Aileron Hinge Replacement
Examined RH aileron assembly. Determined that aileron hinge half was not to plan and was improperly aligned with top edge. Drilled out hinge half and replaced with new hinge using strap duplicator to match holes. Leveled assembly on work bench and finished riveting on counterweight supports. Partially completed aileron assembled to wing and checked freedom…
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Aileron Correction
Inspected previously assembled ailerons. Noted that the overall width of existing ailerons is larger than plans called for. Drilled out rivets in tip rib and trimmed skin to proper dimensions. Removed lead counterweights from ailerons and tested fit with wings. Noticed that aileron piano hinges are installed incorrectly and will likely need to be replaced.…