Hi Graeme,
They should be a snug fit, but certainly no hammer needed; should be easy to
connect
and disconnect with a little force.
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Ward
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Christchurch, 8052
New Zealand
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> On 10/05/2017, at 1:49 PM, Graeme Hart <graeme.hart@onecoolkat.com> wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> I'm working on fitting the tailplanes to the torque tube (chapter 18 in the
> build
manual).
>
> My starboard tailplane fits on reasonably easily but the port tailplane will
only fully engage if I "assist" it in to place with a hammer. Removing the
tailplane
them becomes a 15 minute exercise involving gentle prying. This does
not seem right to me.
>
> I'm going to check the alignment of the TP12 drive pins with the torque tube
as I suspect the pins may not be as parallel to the tube as they need to be.
>
> I assume I should be able to attach and remove the tailplanes without the use
of any tools.
>
> I have attached a photo of the offending assembly in case it is not clear what
parts I'm talking about.
>
> I'd like to know how "snugly" should the tailplane fit on the torque tube from
those who have made it past this point in construction.
>
>
>
>
> Thanks
> Graeme (NZ)
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