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1. 11:39 AM - Re: Elevator horns (Imken)
2. 12:14 PM - Re: Newbie advice (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis))
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--> RV7-List message posted by: "Imken" <skikrazi@CenturyTel.net>
My horns were not aligned either and I drilled them that way. My concern
was that the elevators line up perfectly-and they will-if you follow Van's
instructions and drawings. One horn will have an edge distance closer to
the drill hole than the other horn. Just make sure you have proper edge
distance on that one horn and mark it for drilling. The other horn will be
no factor. Do use the hardwood block between them when drilling and make
sure the elevators are clamped in the neutral position to the horizontal
stab while drilling.
Chuck Imken
N735RV
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[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Herron, Al
Subject: RE: RV7-List: Elevator horns
--> RV7-List message posted by: "Herron, Al" <Al.Herron@Aerojet.com>
If you review your assembly manual, I believe it addresses the elevator horn
misalignment, which is normal. I think there is also a note on this on
drawing 27A. The procedure calls for making a drill guide out of hardwood
or aluminum to ensure that the pushrod attach hole is drilled square to both
horns.
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[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of David Figgins
Subject: RV7-List: Elevator horns
--> RV7-List message posted by: "David Figgins" <2004nospam@earthlink.net>
I have just finished installing the elevators on my RV-7 and after making
sure all the dimensions were correct and the elevators were true and
symmetrical (they are within 1/16 of each other) I find that the elevator
horns do not line up exactly (they are off by approx 3/16). I cannot find
any area where these could be riveted off angle so I have to conclude that
the powder coated horn assemblies are not exact. Is this a problem that
others have experienced? I do not see how I can replace the horns at this
stage and so I am somewhat stumped.
Appreciate any advice
Dave Figgins (finishing empennage, waiting for wings)
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| Subject: | E: RV7-List:Newbie advice |
--> RV7-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
I have just hung my tail kit on the fuse (less than 100 hours thanks to
pre punched empanage kits) and therefore feel I am a complete expert on
all aspects of RV building...NOT!
But, One area all the builders websites complain about is having to set
the blind rivets by hand. If you trot down to Harbor frieght you can by
a pneumatic pop riveter for like 35 bucks. I built a zenair Zodiac which
is completely assembled by blind rivets so of course I bought one.
They work very very well.
I would suggest for the few hundred you might have to set on the RV they
may well be worth the investment.
Imagine setting blind rivets with one finger....:)
Frank
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