Would you be willing to let me know which instructions were unclear in any way? I wrote them and I would be happy to make improvements based on your feedback. I'm glad they were helpful.I fabricated the bracket some time ago and just installed the PH Aviation actuator in my -14A yesterday. No problems noted. Instructions were accurate and easy to follow. I ended up needing fewer spacer washers than called out in the instructions for the top bolt but ,other than that, it was by the book.
When fabricating the bracket, there were some instructions that I didn?t fully understand when I read them prior to doing the work. I found that as I worked through the steps the instructions became clear and overall, it was a breeze.
I?m just finishing up the fuselage so it will be a while before I can try it out.
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Would you be willing to let me know which instructions were unclear in any way? I wrote them and I would be happy to make improvements based on your feedback. I'm glad they were helpful.
I write for a living. Constructive criticism is always welcome. Would this language have been clearer?Hi Ari,
Thanks for writing the instructions. I meant no criticism, they were great. When I first read through Step 2, I didn?t understand how the holes could be to the fore and aft at the same time. When I actually did the work it became obvious.
One area I?m not sure I got right was the shims. I ended up not installing any shims and the actuator boss fits neatly between the brackets with no slop. I wasn?t sure if the intent of the shims was to allow room for washers between the boss and bracket or what. I ended up with a nice fit so elected to omit the shims and there are no washers between the boss and bracket but, in retrospect, I?m not sure if that was the right decision. I don?t see that as an area of binding or wear so I think I?m ok either way and I can always mill down the boss a few thousandths on each side and then install washers to take up the slack if it later becomes an issue.
Anyway, you did a masterful job on the instructions and I?m pretty sure any confusion is all on me.
One other thing just came to mind... I assume that the original instructions from Van's dealing with drilling a hole and adding a safety wire at the bottom end of the actuator are not required for this actuator. Is my assumption correct?
Thanks again for providing the great instructions. As a first time builder, most times, they are all I have.