on 5/1/04 10:13 AM, EuropaXSA276@aol.com at EuropaXSA276@aol.com wrote:
Brad,
Friction is acceptable at this stage. I too struggled with the clearance of
the aileron. So Nev told me about a better way when closeout time comes. I
don't remember the whole thing but you should find it in the archives.
Anyway he said to trim away about a 1/2" from the flange and don't worry
about clearance until you close out the wing. I wish I had not quite taken
off the full 1/2" but it worked out well. Instead of using the sticks get
some linoleum and cut it into 5" or so wide aileron length strips. This goes
for the flaps as well. The linoleum makes a perfect spacer as well as
protects the flaps and ailerons from any of the sticky stuff. Plus it
releases from the re-dux very well. After you bond the top on you just pull
it out and sand the trailing edge of the skin (now with the flange bonded to
it) back until you have the clearance needed. As I said you may want to look
for the Neville archive version. This was about a year ago or so.
Good luck and best regards,
Jeff
A258 Tri-Gear
Airframe built, engine installed, working on the perfect cowling & spinner
fit. Still getting ready to order electronics. So many choices
> <XS Wing>
> I recently installed my aileron on the port side wing. There was no clearance
> between the top of the aileron and the top close out flange. In fact I had to
> trim about 1/4 inch in order for the required minimum upper travel. The
> aileron still rubs significantly on the upper flange even after the trim. My
> concerns in that too much trimming of the upper flange will not allow a
> proper
> bond of the wing close out when it becomes time to do so.
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> Right now after the 1/4 trim I am left with a flange about 20mm < 3/4 inch>
> wide.
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> I'm assuming that friction is not acceptable on the aileron at this stage of
> build. Wrong?
> < I noted the mixing stick spacers used for top close out on the flaps to
> help this situation. But mention of only box tape for the ailerons which is
> not
> near enough thickness for this situation.>
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> If you have read this far. Thank you. Here are my questions.
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> 1. Is any aileron rubbing on the top flange acceptable at this stage of
> build? Perhaps there is something that I have missed later on in the manual to
> fix
> this?
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> 2. If not. Can anyone give me an idea about how much trimming was needed on
> their XS wing?
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> 3. Or What was the width of the upper flange after trimming and did it effect
> the bond of the wing top?
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> As always thanks for the help, and the most valued opinions.
>
> Brian S
> A276 Tri Gear. Texas
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