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Builder Name:	DeWitt Whittington -

Project:	Glasair - Sportsman 2+2 - VIEW REPORTS
Total Hours:	3544.2
Start/Last Date:	Nov 22, 2003 - Sep 30, 2021
Engine:	Lycoming O-360-A1A 180hp
Propeller:	Hartzell Constant Speed 72"
Panel:	GRT HX (3), GTN650, GTR200, VP200, Trio Pro Pilot,

Friendly URL:	https://eaabuilderslog.org?s=N18TA

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Jun 30, 2007 Flap alignment problem and installation - (30 hours)

Category: Flaps

When we got to the place in the manual to install the flaps, we found out that the inner and outer flap tracks were not aligned so the flap rollers would move freely.

Later, we also in 2012 had a head-scratcher figuring out whether the ailerons and flaps should align with each other's top surfaces or the aileron be positioned at mid-position vis a vis the adjacent flap.

DSC02619 R wing, Dee trying to install last flap roller bolt - misalignment due to twisted flap.jpeg

DSC02620 R flap track showing misalignment with flap bracket - other 3 rollers installed.jpeg

DSC02621 Closeup of outboard flap track and flap bracket - roller misaligned due to flap twist.jpeg

DSC02622 R flap, 4 rollers installed, touching on right, huge gap on left, ie.inboard end.jpeg

DSC02623 Aft flap roller bolt too far up due to flap twist - left side view,  R wing.jpeg

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DSC02624 Outboard, aft flap roller bolt, outboard, too far up, R side view,  R wing.jpeg

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IMG_2211 Outer pair of flap horns to be cut as indicated for doublers. Cardboard template also shown.jpeg

IMG_2214 I ground aft flap bolt hole for roller bearing larger to allow bolt to compensate for twist in flap and flap tracks.jpeg and flap tracks.jpeg

IMG_2215  Outer flap horn on right wing with enlarged aft hole (Large).jpeg

IMG_2218 Enclarged hole in flap horn to accommodate out of alighment problem (Large) (Large).jpeg

IMG_2220 Doublers in place on outer right wing flap track to compensate for twist before riveting in place.jpeg

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IMG_2319 Gong watches Stratford bend top skin of right wing for flap clearance.jpeg

IMG_2320 Stratford bends top skin slightly to gain flap clearance.jpeg

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Jan 09, 2006 Flaps - cables and adjustment - (20 hours)

Category: Flaps

Running the control cables from the flap handle centered between the pilot and copilot seats was an interesting set of jobs. Of course, we had to be very careful that cables didn't run too close or worse, rub on anything.

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IMG_3910 Flap handle in retracted position.jpeg

DSC01126 Flap cable retainer seated in notch in pulley.jpeg