SeanB
Well Known Member
Hello All,
I’ve just concluded installing the wingtips using the piano hinge method. Very happy with the results and was able to get the trailing edges to align with neutral ailerons. Used ProSeal under the hinges before riveting, and e-glass to cover the rivet heads. Added stiffeners. Had to modify the aft rib some to miss the hinges, which I’ve seen done by others.
Kinda disappointed though. If I grab the aft part of the tips and wiggle up and down, there is slight play in each. Maybe 1/4” or so. I’m guessing this is play in the hinge. Anyone else have this issue? When at rest, the tips are still aligned with the ailerons. In flight??? Could raise some. Wondering if this could cause heavy wing, and over time cause wear in the hinges.
Any ideas, feedback, suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks!
I’ve just concluded installing the wingtips using the piano hinge method. Very happy with the results and was able to get the trailing edges to align with neutral ailerons. Used ProSeal under the hinges before riveting, and e-glass to cover the rivet heads. Added stiffeners. Had to modify the aft rib some to miss the hinges, which I’ve seen done by others.
Kinda disappointed though. If I grab the aft part of the tips and wiggle up and down, there is slight play in each. Maybe 1/4” or so. I’m guessing this is play in the hinge. Anyone else have this issue? When at rest, the tips are still aligned with the ailerons. In flight??? Could raise some. Wondering if this could cause heavy wing, and over time cause wear in the hinges.
Any ideas, feedback, suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks!
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