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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Trim tab part 2: 4.4 hours

The trim tab and left elevator are definitely the most complicated part of the build so far. However the trim tab is almost finished.

I made the inboard mini rib for the trim tab. I also located and drilled all the rivet holes for the mini ribs.

Another involved area was positioning and drilling the piano hinge that attaches the trim tab to the elevator. There are no computer punched holes in this.

Now I just have to countersink some holes on the trim tab spar and the tab and parts will be ready to prime.

 

Inboard mini rib turned out good. This will be covered by a small fiberglass tip.
 

Trim tab after drilling piano hinge. Next will be locating and drilling the hinge to the elevator.