flyingshocker
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Alright brain trust I figured I would throw a question at you before stooping to order a new skin. Don't ask how it happened but I ended up with a crack on the top surface of my left elevator skin. The crack is located on the outboard side, at the location where the leading edge flap will be rolled down to form the LE. The crack stopped just short of the dimple and did not make it into the hole for the spar. I figure I have two options, order a new skin or make a cut perpendicular to the spar, essentially trimming off the portion of the leading edge affected by the crack. Its been awhile since I've had my structures or aero classes in school but I dont see this posing an issue with either. That leaves the cosmetic issue. I realize I'll have to make the identical trim on the bottom tab, which, when the LE is formed, will leave a visible hole thru the skin (much like where the bearings attach the the horz stab). While not a perfectionist (I'm building in an apartment and let me tell you that apartment rash has got to be worse than hangar rash) I don't want to end up with something I'll be regretting later. Any input would be appreciated.