RhodeIsland9
Member
So I managed to install the right elevator counterweight (trimmed) in the left side (and vise versa right side) during final riveting.
note: fiberglass tips are not installed
Problem is, when the counterbalance skin is riveted around the counterweight it is not easily removed. (did I mention that I also used Proseal on the counterweights).
Looking for advice on options
1. Do nothing and the elevators will still balance as a complete assembly but not individually.
2. Carefully trim the right counterweight in place and save the piece removed to bond/fasten to the left side.
3. Carefully trim the right counterweight in place and drill remove counterbalance skin install new full size weight on left side(possibly skin ribs spar if damaged during removal).
Is it important to be able to individually balance the elevators?
note: fiberglass tips are not installed
Problem is, when the counterbalance skin is riveted around the counterweight it is not easily removed. (did I mention that I also used Proseal on the counterweights).
Looking for advice on options
1. Do nothing and the elevators will still balance as a complete assembly but not individually.
2. Carefully trim the right counterweight in place and save the piece removed to bond/fasten to the left side.
3. Carefully trim the right counterweight in place and drill remove counterbalance skin install new full size weight on left side(possibly skin ribs spar if damaged during removal).
Is it important to be able to individually balance the elevators?