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So... after assembling, drilling and deburring my left elevator parts, I go to pull the plastic off for dimpling, etc. There was a line along the flange of the trim tab spar that I thought was just a scratch or split in the blue plastic, but when I pulled the plastic off, this is what I found...
![](/community/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Faycu12.webshots.com%2Fimage%2F11371%2F2003487412312955059_th.jpg&hash=1e49182cc9d70ace8fa8ab8965b5f47a)
Now, I'm not sure it shows up in the photo all that well (hit "view original size" from allyoucanupload.com to see closer), but it seems to be a pretty deep scoring on the flanges (it's on both sides) between the rivet holes and the web.
Let's just say that once I have the trim tab on, I'd prefer it not depart during flight.
Please let me know what you think. Scotchbrite it out, or get a new one?![Eek! :eek: :eek:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![](/community/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Faycu12.webshots.com%2Fimage%2F11371%2F2003487412312955059_th.jpg&hash=1e49182cc9d70ace8fa8ab8965b5f47a)
Now, I'm not sure it shows up in the photo all that well (hit "view original size" from allyoucanupload.com to see closer), but it seems to be a pretty deep scoring on the flanges (it's on both sides) between the rivet holes and the web.
Let's just say that once I have the trim tab on, I'd prefer it not depart during flight.
Please let me know what you think. Scotchbrite it out, or get a new one?