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* 10/05/21 [https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/11_10.pdf 11_10.pdf] | * 10/05/21 [https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/11_10.pdf 11_10.pdf] | ||
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Note: there are a lot separate steps in this section that require priming. Especially if you are using epoxy primer and a spray gun, you may want to read ahead. For example, when/if you prime on 11-5 Step 3, or 11-6 Step 4 (pushrod) you may want to jump ahead and do the rest of the priming: | |||
* Page 11-8 Steps 1 through 7 | |||
* Page 11-9 Step 1 | |||
* Section 12, Page 12-6, F-1094A Empennage Gap Covers (deburr and prime inside surface) | |||
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Looks like the picture above (not my post) uses a drilled hole at the top of the tool which is probably better since it can be adjusted in tight places... | Looks like the picture above (not my post) uses a drilled hole at the top of the tool which is probably better since it can be adjusted in tight places... | ||
Step 3: I found this nearly impossible to do without a few tricks. Even then it is best to get at least one helper. | |||
* The brackets on the elevators that you are attaching to in Detail B tend to be a bit too narrow. | |||
* Make two small wooden wedges that you can insert in there to spread the bracket a bit -- I used the end of the wedges I cut out for the trim tab holders. | |||
* Ruin two AN3-10A bolts by grinding down the end to make it have a smooth and narrow end. | |||
* Insert both wedges, then insert the bearings into the brackets. Insert these modified bolts to attach the elevator. You may need to tilt the elevator far up or down and use needlenose pliers to get the bolt in there. | |||
* Nuts should still thread onto the end of these modified bolts -- that is good for now. Obviously, you'll need to use unmodified bolts later for final assembly. I actually didn't install any nut (or washer) for most of the work in this section. | |||
* Note that the sentence in this section that refers to Detail C doesn't actually apply until you attach both elevators ("Not completely filling the gap between the elevator horn and the VA-146..."). That sentence is letting you know that it is important to fill the gap complete (I found it confusing). | |||
Step 4: I used two clamps per side instead of duct tape. | |||
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Step 5: Now this is where you use Detail C from the previous page. Make sure to fill the gaps as much as possible and fully tighten. Make sure the elevators are perfectly even before drilling. You can use flat dental floss to help get the washers in place, and/or Washer Wrenches. It's tough to get two washers in one side without some dental floss. | |||
Again, I used two clamps per side to line the counterweight with he HS. | |||
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Step 3: Because I had to remove the VS and HS later before transporting to my hangar, I did not remove and prime the parts at this stage. | |||
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