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I am working on the rudder and the manual shows
that the skin should be "marked" where the trim tab cut out is.
Well, mine is not marked. I know from pictures I have taken over the years
of other planes that it belongs in the first open "bay" above the "light
bay", but I would like a dimension of the trim tab if someone could measure
theirs. I also would like to know the exact size and location of the
"access panel" for the servo. A file photo I have from Bob Pastusik shows
he formed the "pocket" for the trim tab in the rudder before closing. This
looks much easier than following the manual sequence. Any one else build
it this way?
One other question; what is the best side to
install the access openings for the rudder hinge bolts? Pictures I have
accumulated over the years seem to find them on either side. Also,
any tricks to get full rudder deflection without the "slots" showing at the
neutral position? I plan to make access covers for the access side of the
hinge, but wondering for the opposite side. The workmanship looks so much
better (to me anyway) if those slots aren't showing at the neutral rudder
position.
Tom Sullivan
KIMT
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