Hi Guys,
I have a question regarding the trim tab hinge knuckle alignment. According to the plans, the most inboard knuckle (or eyelet) of the trim tab hinge should be attached to the empennage. I can only assume that this is so that the bent hinge pin at the end does not rub on the moving side of the hinge, but is fixed relative to the knuckle it is bent over (as it is attached to the HS rear spar). With the hinge supplied in the kit, the most inboard knuckle is on the elevator, meaning that this pin will be rubbing. Unfortunately the hinge is not long enough to cut off one knuckle so that the most inboard one is attached to the HS. When I contacted Van's they said it didn't really matter, however I'm still not satisfied that this is acceptable. Am I missing something here, or should I just suck it up and work with what I have?
Tom.
I have a question regarding the trim tab hinge knuckle alignment. According to the plans, the most inboard knuckle (or eyelet) of the trim tab hinge should be attached to the empennage. I can only assume that this is so that the bent hinge pin at the end does not rub on the moving side of the hinge, but is fixed relative to the knuckle it is bent over (as it is attached to the HS rear spar). With the hinge supplied in the kit, the most inboard knuckle is on the elevator, meaning that this pin will be rubbing. Unfortunately the hinge is not long enough to cut off one knuckle so that the most inboard one is attached to the HS. When I contacted Van's they said it didn't really matter, however I'm still not satisfied that this is acceptable. Am I missing something here, or should I just suck it up and work with what I have?
Tom.