Return-Path: Received: from YCC.COM ([204.155.150.41]) by truman.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.1.2 release (PO203-101c) ID# 0-44819U2500L250S0) with SMTP id AAA16674 for ; Mon, 26 Oct 1998 10:30:09 -0500 Received: from YccPrimaryDomain-Message_Server by YCC.COM with Novell_GroupWise; Mon, 26 Oct 1998 09:31:08 -0600 Message-Id: Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 09:30:46 -0600 From: "Bill Gradwohl" To: lancair.list@olsusa.com Subject: Bolt Torque Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Disposition: inline X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Thank to all that provided me with information on bolt torque, wrenches, and related matters. I've ordered all the books and tools. After wrecking my servo mount in the elevator and grinding it out, I'm designing a new mount that is serviceable and doesn't require a large access panel. I plan on using it for all the servos. For those reading through the archives that stumble upon this, a piece of advice. Don't install the elevator servo mount the way Lancair suggests. The lock nuts most forward are impossible to get to with any standard tools unless you hack away part of the structure. You either have to make a larger access panel (still hard to work on the lock nuts) or put in a mount that is serviceable and designed to accomodate the space and the geometry of the servo. Also, the sequence of events suggested in the manual for constructing the elevators is poor at best. Reinforcement ribs and other work surrounding the trim tab installation should be done before the elevator is closed. The elevators would be lighter, stronger and serviceable. Bill Gradwohl IV-P Builder N858B