Re: Europa-List: Eye bolt tie down through wing/flap hinge block (trike

[Frans Veldman <frans@privatepilots.nl>]

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On 11/18/2011 08:04 PM, Bob Harrison wrote:
> Hi! Herewith  a photo of the tie down location on the wing/flap hinge block
> on G-PTAG .

Ehm, the flap hinge is designed for holding the flap in position. Tying 
down the aircraft with it imposes the hinge to possible jerking loads, 
in a different angle than the hinge is supposed to receive during its 
intended use. I remember some notes about not using pencil marks on this 
apparently sensitive and critical part. Can anyone make an educated 
guess whether using this part as tie down point would not compromise the 
attachment or strength of the hinge?

Frans