8/16/23 - 0.4h
There are a few tasks I want to complete before installing the bottom wing skins, since I think having unimpeded access to the interior of the wing will make these tasks easier and hopefully turn out better. First on the list (starting with the right wing, and working from the root to the tip) is the aileron trim system. I have found the neutral position for the aileron torque tube - to - bellcrank pushrod, which the trim system connects to, and I inserted the neutral template to hold the push rod in the neutral position for this task.

I reviewed the plans for any potential problem areas, and went through the Bulletins, notices, and change pages on the Van's website to make sure my plans and parts are up to date. I didn't find any changes to my plans or parts, and I was able to download an electronic copy of the aileron trim plans from the change pages section of the website. The actual assembly of the aileron trim system looks pretty standard. There is some electrical work at the end with micro-molex pins (time to get out the magnifying glass!), and the spring brackets for the system have to be mounted on the pushrod requiring precise measuring and drilling of the tube. The trim system mounts to the inside of an access panel, which will require some modification to add dimpled screw holes to hold the trim bracket to the panel.