horn brace

[rwarre]

I have 2 holes in the horn brace (rudder skeleton) where the skin attaches that are less than the required edge distance according to the standard. Is this something I should replace or not worry about it.

 

[DaX]

Your horn brace is resting ON TOP OF the rudder horn, correct? If you tried to get it to go under the rudder horn, I can see how it would pull the top edge down and give you holes too close to the edge. This is how it should be put together (horn brace on top of horn, picture borrowed from Mike Nipp):

 

[Pirkka]

Make a search for "R-710" and it will likely answer the question you have...

Or just read from here: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=13706 and this is about how it should look like if NOT done per Van's: http://www.rv7factory.com/images/log/050728_004.jpg

Did this answerer you question or did you had your clearance problems elsewhere?

 

[alpinelakespilot2000]

I have 2 holes in the horn brace (rudder skeleton) where the skin attaches that are less than the required edge distance according to the standard. Is this something I should replace or not worry about it.

Call Van's and tell them that their instructions are bad here. When they tell you that they've never heard of this problem before.... well, you can decide what to say in reply.

Seriously, they really need to update their plans at least once in four years and/or send out new parts for free.

I ordered another brace and trimmed way above the guide holes.