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Slave Strut Question

Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:26 pm
by hatz215
Hello all,

I'm reassembling the old Hatz after a long recover, and can't remember whether the aileron slave struts attach inboard or outboard of the tab on the ailerons or whether it matters. Thanks in advance.

Steve

Re: Slave Strut Question

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:41 pm
by mtaylor
I'd try it both ways and check for binding in either position. Just for laughs and curiosity you also might try outside on top and inside on bottom aileron (or vice versa)to see if it affects travel of both positively or negatively. I guess that would put the slave strut out of parallel with the N strut, though.

Re: Slave Strut Question

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 7:47 pm
by hatz215
Thanks for the reply. For some reason, in my mind, it was inboard on one and outboard on the other. I'll try different ways and see how it feels.

Steve

Re: Slave Strut Question

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 2:29 pm
by mtaylor
It may effect the degree of deflection of the aileron, too. Let us know what you find out...

Re: Slave Strut Question

Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:18 pm
by hatz215
After trying different combinations, I went with outboard of all tabs. It feels smoothest there.

Steve

Re: Slave Strut Question

Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:13 pm
by mtaylor
Smooth is good! :D