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RE: Europa-List: Tail-plane flange doesn't match.

Subject: RE: Europa-List: Tail-plane flange doesn't match.
From: R.C.Harrison <ptag.dev@ukonline.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2003 23:01:39

Hi! Jeff.
I think that your suggestion is the only way to match up at this stage
except it is weight wasteful! (You could make a point of always parking  it
with the stabilator fully up or down!)Then no one would get to notice except
yourself. However you will be one very "unhappy bunny" if you don't ensure
that the filler is well and truly fixed.
I'm thinking that I understand your explanation correctly? (The tail plane
leading edges don't quite match the tail fairing moulding?)
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG

>
> Here is a question for those that have tried to finish a Europa to show
> specs. The front of the flange that meets the tail plane on the starboard
> side is aft of the tail-plane and I was able to fill the elevator out to
> meet it with no problem. However the port side is at least a quarter inch
> aft of the elevator. I have filled it forward about 1/4 inch but should go
> another eighth or so. When the plane is level I would like it to match on
> both sides. Any thoughts on this Tail plane / Elevator dilemma. Should I
> build with fill out even further?
> By the way would someone tell me the difference (If any) between a
> tail-plane & elevator. Hope this isnt one of those stupid questions that
> makes this low time pilot look lower time.
>
> Jeff
> A258 Tri gear




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