6A removing the HS???

[Gyrodoug]

Folks, in preparation for a 500 mile trailer haul, I'm curious how difficult it is to remove the horizontal stab...

Thank you.

[lr172]

Pretty easy. Only a few bolts, though the VS has to come off first and some of the bolts are a bit tricky to get a wrench on the nuts. Bring forceps and a few options for holding the nuts (wrenches/sockets).

Larry

[JonJay]

Great time to double check your edge distances especially on the top longerons. This is a common place to find build errors. Many are flying around unaware.
Bring a sharpie and mark the shims under the HS Spar so you can put them back in the same side and orientation.

[N941WR]

Remove the rudder, elevators, VS, and then the HS will come off.

If this is a taildragger, it could get nose heavy.

[Gyrodoug]

It's an "A".

Thanks fellas. Much appreciated...

[scard]

Definitely an easy task as Bill described.

Let's see:
- #2 phillips
- 3/8" wrench x 2
- 3/8" ratcheting box end
- 3/8" 1/4 drive socket and ratchet (no extension)
- 7/16" short combo wrench
- 7/16" 1/4 drive socket
- pair of side cutters! (no telling what the tail light is going to be.)
- something to wrap the elevator pushrod with to cushion it on the bulkhead and some long tie wraps to hold it in place.

I think we pretty much walk off with the whole assembly in 40min.

[flion]

Hardest part is removing the trim cable, if manual trim. Not really hard. Harder to put back but, again, not hard.

[Sam Buchanan]

Originally Posted by JonJay

Great time to double check your edge distances especially on the top longerons. This is a common place to find build errors. Many are flying around unaware.
Bring a sharpie and mark the shims under the HS Spar so you can put them back in the same side and orientation.

And a couple of closeup photos with your phone might be helpful later.

Also have one of the magnetic picker uppers for the nut that will get dropped into the tailcone....

[Gyrodoug]

Really good, specific feedback. Thanks guys!!!