Project: RANS21RB     -     Entry

Mar 18, 2024 3 Flight Controls Category: Reassembly
Filled aileron spar ends with expanding foam plug to seal off lead shot used for balance. Will trim off after drying, then the ailerons are ready to install. Measured aileron turnbuckle attachment gap for bushing that needs to be fabricated on both ailerons. Tightened all attachment bolts on elevator torque tube in cockpit including attachment to control assembly. Set up and down limits on elevator travel to insure sticks clear base of instrument panel at full forward travel. (Still need to drill torque tube stop sleeves and rivet). Tightened all fittings on control assembly. Applied torque seal to all fittings, bolts and jam nuts on torque tube and control assembly. Tightened male end of rod ends for aileron and flap actuator rods in wing. Applied torque seal. Ensured rod ends had at least 10 thread engagement to begin rigging.


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