Adjusting elevator halves
- norcal64d
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Adjusting elevator halves
I am going to re rig my plane at some point this winter and one of the things I am trying to figure out before I start is how to adjust the two elevator halves. They seem to be bolted together with three bolts with the control horn sandwiched between them, but what is the procedure to even them up? Loosen, level each side, then re-tighten the bolts perhaps? Hopefully someone who has done it can weigh in.
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Re: Adjusting elevator halves
The BD method after trying with the attach bolts was to clamp four 2x4s top and bottom at the balance horn on left and right sides then with two knowledgable mechanics apply gently persuasive twist in desired direction.
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Re: Adjusting elevator halves
LOL!
You have to make up your mind about growing up and becoming a pilot. You can't do both!
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