I intend to incorporate MOD 77 but the MOD leaflet gives no advice on how to
incorporate
when the rudder is the hollow NG type. I asked Europa and received the
following response. Has anyone else encountered the same problem that could
also offer advice? many thanks
> Hi Alan,
>
> I remember the shop floor coming to see me on this issue when building the
> Demo
aircraft last year and although it is not in the Build Manuals yet this is
what we did:
>
> They had to shape a block of blue foam which was bonded into the rudder
> leading
edge in order to provide a layup surface for the cloth and bracket installation
- easy, well not really - it is a bit awkward to do.
>
> I remember they had to be careful in shaping the block so that it could be
> slid
into the rudder leading edge and positioned so that it overlapped the cut-out
by 50mm i.e. 25mm at each end. The block can be bonded in position with Redux
420 and cotton flock OR just Flox. As stated above, the foam is not used
in a structural capacity but just as a surface to lay up on.
>
> Also, you will need to keep checking the fit of the bracket as you go along as
I seem to remember the cut-out had to be adjusted slightly in order for it to
fit in its correct position - something about variations in the size of these
welded brackets maybe. Please bear this in mind and I would appreciate you
letting us know how it works out in your case.
Many thanks
Alan
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