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EuropaXSA276(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:10 pm Post subject: Servo Trim Tabs Inner coners cut out?

I noticed that some of you chaps have the inner corner of your trim tabs 

clipped for rudder clearance.  I cannot find the dimensions for the corners to be 

cut out in the manual.  My manual shows them to be a proper rectangle, Could 

someone point me to that area? Or tell me the dimensions of the cut out?  I 

would like to start filling and sanding.  Best to make these cuts and lay up over 

them before I begin!

I-------------------------------I

I   Port TRIM TAB      I

I----------------------------/      <---- Corner clipped for  rudder clearance



Thanks so much.



Brian Skelly

Europa XS TriGear #A276

North Texas USA

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ptag.dev(at)tiscali.co.uk
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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:23 pm Post subject: Servo Trim Tabs Inner coners cut out?

Hi! Brian

I'm pretty sure there isn't a dimension in the manual. You need to have

constructed an extensive and heavily floxed corner, I have measured mine

to be 2.25" fore and aft and about 1.25" inboard to outboard measured

from the original corner so that when you have the rudder on full

deflection and the tab also on full deflection with the stabilators also

on full travel there is clearance. You could use my dimensions but

should your set up require more then you won't be a "happy bunny" !

however you will have at least tried!

That way you could have trimed off until you get the clearance without

needing to close out the corner again. Best to use slow hardener though

and keep it cool you don't want an exothermic event !

Sounds though you missed the bit about floxing the corner so you may

have to wait till you've trimmed then close out and so delay painting or

touch it up after.

Regards

Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa MKI/Jabiru 3300



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mikenjulie.parkin(at)btop
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:35 am Post subject: Servo Trim Tabs Inner coners cut out?

 	  Quote: 	
		   I noticed that some of you chaps have the inner corner of your trim tabs

 clipped for rudder clearance.  I cannot find the dimensions for the 

 corners to be

 cut out in the manual.


	


Hi Brian,



There aren't any instructions that detailed.  With the rudder and tailplane 

fitted, just cut off enough to ensure that the  rudder does not foul the 

trim tab.  Repair the chopped off corner.  Dig out a little foam make a good 

flox corner and a simple lay-up.  Then fit/trim the flettner strips.



regards,



Mike.

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EuropaXSA276(at)aol.com
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:50 am Post subject: Servo Trim Tabs Inner coners cut out?

Hi Bob. 

 Thanks for the advice.  I best wait until I get the tail on then to check 

for that clearance. I bought the pre skinned tail.  I'll give it a closer 

examination when I get home tonight!

Thanks mucho!



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Brian Skelly

Europa XS TriGear #A276

North Texas USA

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