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Electric flap conversion question

slngsht

Well Known Member
Hi all,
I got the kits from Vans (that includes the new bar), and just starting installation.
The first problem I have run into is positioning the new bar. Seems like the passenger floor cover interferes with the arm of WD-406EF flap actuator.

I have checked the dimensions of F-430L seat floor and they match the drawings that came with the plane.

To move 406EF into position, it seems like i have to cut an inch or more back from F430.

I don't mind doing that if that's what needs to be done, but want to check in with anyone who has done this conversion. Pics coming in my reply in a minute
 
These pics show how far the pillow blocks have to go back to be in position, the drawing for the floor section, and interference with the actuator lever
 

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A couple pics

Here are a couple pics I took from my build album. It was 20 years ago, but you may be able to get an idea of the orientation. I built sidewall close-outs that cover all the mechanism, so in the picture of the center blocks , the outboard blocks are obscured by the side panels. I installed mine during build, so it was a bit easier. The bracket for the actuator may be a little tricky to locate, and the pivot arm that mounts through the fuselage skin takes a little caution to prevent contact. Overall, its a simple and effective installation, and no more flap lever in the footwell! installed my up/down buttons on the stick grip, so no need to take a hand off throttle and find a switch on the panel.
 

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