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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