REFLECTOR: Fitment of Rear Aileron Control Bracket

[Brian Michalk]

I put mine in the center of the end of the keel.  That long torque tube 
has plenty of distance to bend, and it won't hurt it.
The aileron tubes in your wing will be bent way more.

On 12/13/2012 09:25 PM, Paul Folkes wrote:
> Hello all,
> I am in the process of installing the aileron control fittings in the 
> keel.  The manual indicates that (mostly) the aileron torque tube runs 
> down the keel approx 1 inch in from the pilot side of the keel.  The 
> manual is not clear (or I am not reading it right!) on the exact 
> position of the aileron control bracket at the aft end of the keel - 
> it says "mount this assembly against the aft side of the keel fin with 
> the centre of the bearing 1" below the top of the inside of the keel" 
> - it doesn't say anything about lateral placement.  I think it should 
> also be about 1" in from the pilot side of the keel to keep the torque 
> tube in alignment.  Before I put the bracket in the wrong position, 
> can someone please confirm that the centre of the bearing should be 1" 
> from the top and 1" in from the pilot side of the keel?
> Many thanks,
> Paul Folkes
> XLRG
> VH-VVX
> /building, but a loooong way to go!/
>
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