I've just performed a trial fit of my trim tab after drilling the hinge (both to the trim tab and to the elevator), and find that the trailing edge of the trim tab extends about 1/16" past the trailing edge of the elevator. I've not yet riveted either side of the hinge.
The trailing edge of the trim tab is supposed to be aligned to the trailing edge of the elevator. It seems I have at least two options:
1. Leave it as is. What's 1/16" of an inch anyway?
2. Order a new hinge, and drill each side about 1/32" farther so that the tab will align exactly to the trailing edge of the elevator.
Suggestions?
A related question: It seems to me that I should not prime the hinge with my rattle can primer -- too likely to get gunk in the hinge. No primer on the hinge, right?
The trailing edge of the trim tab is supposed to be aligned to the trailing edge of the elevator. It seems I have at least two options:
1. Leave it as is. What's 1/16" of an inch anyway?
2. Order a new hinge, and drill each side about 1/32" farther so that the tab will align exactly to the trailing edge of the elevator.
Suggestions?
A related question: It seems to me that I should not prime the hinge with my rattle can primer -- too likely to get gunk in the hinge. No primer on the hinge, right?