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kim.forest(at)surewest.ne
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:57 pm Post subject: Zodiac Elevator Trim Tab (kit)

Dear Listers:



I'm trying to finish up my elevator on the Zodiac.  The shape of the 

elevator trim tab supplied with the tail kit looks oval when looking at 

it from the side.  The plans/pix show a triangular shape.  Has anyone 

else encountered this?  I don't have a bending brake, so I don't think 

I'll try to fix this on my own.  The oval shape (vs. the triangular 

shape) will not allow for rivets to fit where you attach the hinge.   

Any suggestions are much appreciated.



Thank you.

Forest K., Rocklin, CA

Trying to finish elevator/Wing Kit in garage

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planecrazydld(at)yahoo.co
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:12 pm Post subject: Zodiac Elevator Trim Tab (kit)

Hi Forrest;

can you send an image of the end of the folded part with a 6 inch scale in it? That will help make sure that we are on the same page.



The Keeners <kim.forest(at)surewest.net> wrote:[quote] --> Zenith-List message posted by: The Keeners 



Dear Listers:



I'm trying to finish up my elevator on the Zodiac.  The shape of the 

elevator trim tab supplied with the tail kit looks oval when looking at 

it from the side.  The plans/pix show a triangular shape.  Has anyone 

else encountered this?  I don't have a bending brake, so I don't think 

I'll try to fix this on my own.  The oval shape (vs. the triangular 

shape) will not allow for rivets to fit where you attach the hinge.   

Any suggestions are much appreciated.



Thank you.

Forest K., Rocklin, CA

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planecrazydld(at)yahoo.co
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:53 pm Post subject: Zodiac Elevator Trim Tab (kit)

forgot to verify if it was an XL. I do not see any useful resources on the old Zodiac on the Zenith site...



The Keeners <kim.forest(at)surewest.net> wrote:[quote] --> Zenith-List message posted by: The Keeners 



Dear Listers:



I'm trying to finish up my elevator on the Zodiac.  The shape of the 

elevator trim tab supplied with the tail kit looks oval when looking at 

it from the side.  The plans/pix show a triangular shape.  Has anyone 

else encountered this?  I don't have a bending brake, so I don't think 

I'll try to fix this on my own.  The oval shape (vs. the triangular 

shape) will not allow for rivets to fit where you attach the hinge.   

Any suggestions are much appreciated.



Thank you.

Forest K., Rocklin, CA

Trying to finish elevator/Wing Kit in garage

N601FK      [quote][b]

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ter_turn(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:33 pm Post subject: Zodiac Elevator Trim Tab (kit)

David, you might try to square up the flat surfaces of the trim flap by placing a  piece of  flat stock on the rounded surface and compress carefully on your workbench or table with a couple of large c-clamps. You should be able to finesse it into shape.



Terry Turnquist

601XL-Plans



David Downey <planecrazydld(at)yahoo.com> wrote:[quote] forgot to verify if it was an XL. I do not see any useful resources on the old Zodiac on the Zenith site...



The Keeners <kim.forest(at)surewest.net> wrote:[quote] --> Zenith-List message posted by: The Keeners 



Dear Listers:



I'm trying to finish up my elevator on the Zodiac.  The shape of the 

elevator trim tab supplied       Be a better friend, newshound, and  [quote][b]

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hansriet

Joined: 09 Feb 2007
Posts: 93

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject: Re: Zodiac Elevator Trim Tab (kit)

I had the same problem with the aileron trim tab. The horn in my hand didn't resemble the drawing at all. Called Zenith and Caleb emailed me a new drawing right away. They changed the horn slightly. This might be the case with the elevator as well. Best to give them a call.



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Ron Lendon

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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:49 pm Post subject: Re: Zodiac Elevator Trim Tab (kit)

I scratch built but here are the log entries of how the part was tweaked into shape.  Might give ya some ideas if the want to try and adjust the shape.



http://mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=rlendon&project=113&category=0&log=14749&row=393

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ashontz

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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:17 pm Post subject: Re: Zodiac Elevator Trim Tab (kit)

All I remember about doing my recessed trim tab for the elevator was that, it was a pain in the ass. All normal procedures went out the window and I just kept messing with it till it finally was the shape I wanted. Not exactly an easy piece to make. Maybe the aileron trim tab will be easier.



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