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 Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:22 am Post subject: No Title |
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<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--> Good morning everyone
I have both a build question I would like to ask and a build situation I'd like to share with everyone.
Question: Does anyone have an easy way to fill those annoying "Pin Holes"?
Comment: While I was working on the tail and control surfaces, I found several issues that needed to be addressed.
First, the fiberglass on the leading edges of the Rudder, elevator and portions of the Vertical Tail were very
thin, and in a couple areas, so thin it would not have been safe. I re-fiberglassed these areas for structural
integrity. I understand Arion has recently lightened the tail about 150 lbs. For safety, it may be a good idea
to add one or two pounds back.
Second, the surfaces are laid in molds and the halves are then bonded together with resin or epoxy.
Many of these bonded seams were not bonded or poorly bonded. Some were separated by at least 1/16".
I used AeroPoxy to repair these areas. It may be a good idea to examine your surfaces for the same problem.
Thanks everyone. Fly safe.
Gary Pennington
email: pennington(at)q.com (pennington(at)q.com)
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