Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Aileron and Flap Hinges

The aileron and flap surfaces were slightly abraded and cleaned at the points where the hinges and bell cranks attached.   A layer of Hysol epoxy was then applied to the hinges and bell cranks, and these were then riveted using CCP44 rivets to the flaps and ailerons.  This gets a little messy with excess epoxy squeezing out from under the parts during riveting.  A total of 8 hinges (2 on each aileron and flap), and a total of 4 bellcranks (1 in the middle of each aileron and flap) were attached.  Excess adhesive was wiped away after riveting.  Hours: 2.5

Bellcrank Attached

Hinge Attached

Left Flap with 2 hinges and bellcrank attached

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