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Flap Rigging
Began rigging flaps for final installation by trimming flap pushrod length from 3″ to 2″ to allow more adjustment of rod ends. Removed flap motor from drive tube for easier access and started by testing position of LH flap. Adjusted lower pushrod end to achieve full-up flap neutral position of 2 59/64″ measured from the…
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Wing Installation – Part 1
With help, mounted left and right wing assemblies onto fuselage. Attempted to add weatherstripping on inside edges of wings but there wasn’t enough clearance; will likely seal gaps with tape later on. Before sliding wings fully together, connected wing root connectors and pitot/AOA connections. Opted to use drilled hardware and cotter pins for wing bolt…
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Rudder Control System – Part 2
Heated up C01-03 rudder spring stock with propane torch and bent springs to specs in plans. Previously tried to bend springs without heat and spring steel broke rather than bent. After installing springs into fuselage, discovered that plan dimensions were a little long and resulted in rudder pedals not returning to neutral. Shortened springs by…
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Elevator Control System – Part 1
Temporarily installed control stick assembly. Pressed SF-812-3 bushings into stick to idler bar and control frame then installed idler hardware permanently and stick hardware temporarily. Verified freedom of movement and clearances with idler bar. Pressed bushing into elevator push rod ends, clecoed forward pushrod support to cross ties, and checked clearance of elevator push rod.…