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Jaybannist(at)cs.com
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 Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: Rudder nose skin void |
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Several weeks ago, there was a string about filling the void at the bottom of the rudder nose skin. My fiberglass rudder saddle fairing slips under the rear top fuselage skin. With the rudder in place, I found that I needed to shove the saddle to the rear, into that rudder void in order to get the saddle far enough rearward to slip under the fuselage skin. If I had filled that void, I would have to remove the rudder to get the saddle in place.
This is just a "watch out" for those yet to reach this place in the assembly. Your situation may be different, but look ahead!
Jay in Dallas 601XL N2630J "Lil Bruiser"
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skyridersbn(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:06 pm Post subject: Rudder nose skin void |
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That's WHY I built it without questioning the plans. There are usually reasons WHY we are supposed to build according to the print. This is most likely ONE OF THOSE REASONS. I would say once I've built a half dozen of airplanes and started designing them, then I might question it. Another thought on building with extra additions is the weight factor. If you want to stay within the Light Sport class, an extra pound here and a pound there DOES add up quickly.
LH
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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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| Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:40 pm Post subject: Rudder nose skin void |
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You're very correct Jay, about getting the piece rearward enough to fit
under the rear fuselage skin. I closed the rudder base and left
approximately 5mm clearance to get a
proper fit. It does help to spread the saddle when going rearward in
light contact with the rudder. This will give you the distance needed
to clear the front saddle edge.
http://www.macsmachine.com/images/rudder/full/ruddernose.gif
http://www.macsmachine.com/images/rudder/full/rudderfairing.gif
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
Jaybannist(at)cs.com wrote:
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Several weeks ago, there was a string about filling the void at the bottom of the rudder nose skin. My fiberglass rudder saddle fairing slips under the rear top fuselage skin. With the rudder in place, I found that I needed to shove the saddle to the rear, into that rudder void in order to get the saddle far enough rearward to slip under the fuselage skin. If I had filled that void, I would have to remove the rudder to get the saddle in place.
This is just a "watch out" for those yet to reach this place in the assembly. Your situation may be different, but look ahead!
Jay in Dallas 601XL N2630J "Lil Bruiser"
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