Will try to keep this short as possible.
Replaced the HS due to SB-00036 crack. (I had a spare HS from insurance from a bullet hole. Another story) Installed the SB-00036 kit onto the new HS just because. Rigged the new HS to fuse, installed right elevator as is. Elevator horn hole lined up well with the HS center hinge bearing. Left elevator was off a little, say 1/16+/-"). Solved by turning the two elevator rod-end bearing out one full turn. (Cant explain why the new misalignment)
Finished connecting things up, including the elevator horns to the pushrod using existing holes.
NUTS! Now elevator trailing edges dont match. left elevator is about 3/16" down from right side. Not surprised since lengthening the left rod-end bearings.
What to do ???
Options . . .
- Drill new hole on elevator horns for pushrod bolt rearward with needed edge distance. (this would require lengthening pushrods via multiple rod-end bearings)
- Weld doubler onto left elevator horn and redrill; either at center hinge bearing or pushrod connect.
- Find a way to turn the elevator rod-end bearings back to original.
- Replace left elevator horn and redrill both the HS center hinge bearing and pushrod.
Not liking ANY of the options since replacing the HS has been a royal pain already. Thoughts appreciated. Will also be asking Vans.
And no, I will not "just fly it and find out how it trims" cuz I know a 3/16" elevator trailing edge distance will cause a roll that should not be 'trimmed out".
Thanks.
Replaced the HS due to SB-00036 crack. (I had a spare HS from insurance from a bullet hole. Another story) Installed the SB-00036 kit onto the new HS just because. Rigged the new HS to fuse, installed right elevator as is. Elevator horn hole lined up well with the HS center hinge bearing. Left elevator was off a little, say 1/16+/-"). Solved by turning the two elevator rod-end bearing out one full turn. (Cant explain why the new misalignment)
Finished connecting things up, including the elevator horns to the pushrod using existing holes.
NUTS! Now elevator trailing edges dont match. left elevator is about 3/16" down from right side. Not surprised since lengthening the left rod-end bearings.
What to do ???
Options . . .
- Drill new hole on elevator horns for pushrod bolt rearward with needed edge distance. (this would require lengthening pushrods via multiple rod-end bearings)
- Weld doubler onto left elevator horn and redrill; either at center hinge bearing or pushrod connect.
- Find a way to turn the elevator rod-end bearings back to original.
- Replace left elevator horn and redrill both the HS center hinge bearing and pushrod.
Not liking ANY of the options since replacing the HS has been a royal pain already. Thoughts appreciated. Will also be asking Vans.
And no, I will not "just fly it and find out how it trims" cuz I know a 3/16" elevator trailing edge distance will cause a roll that should not be 'trimmed out".
Thanks.