Chris and Susan Beck wrote:
> Haven't gotten any bites on this one. Any comments on these upper flap
> cores?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chris
>
> Chris and Susan Beck wrote:
>
> > Hi Gang,
> >
> > I was setting up our flap cores for the first layups today, and reading
> > through the procedure for verifying the washout. Seems simple enough,
> > but when I look at our top jig blocks, I can almost see through the
> > portion where the thickest part of the chord was. In other words, they
> > are about as stiff as a wet noodle, and I don't see how shimming them is
> > going to be very effective.
> >
>
We noticed that the flap core washout was not
controlled very well by the jig blocks as well.
We ended up using a smart level (digital level)
to place shims under the flap core/blocks in
4 or 5 places to provide a symmetrical
and correct amount of washout before layup.
Terry Seaver
A135
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