Horizontal Stabilizers-Rebel

Roger & Alice Hoffman · Post by **Roger & Alice Hoffman** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:56 pm

I'm about to finish the horizontal stabilizers and was wondering if anyone
recommends (or not) putting an access/inspection plate in the bottom skin to
access/inspect the bolts/nuts of the (inner) elevator hinge, rear stabilizer
attach bracket, and the strut attach bracket?

Thanks,

Roger #687R
Eugene, OR USA

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Bob Patterson · Post by **Bob Patterson** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:56 pm

Roger,
Most builders here have decided to add inspection covers later,
IF and WHEN they are needed. The trim tab servo is usually mounted on
a separate plate, so it can be removed easily, if needed. (nobody has
had a problem yet ...)
.....bobp

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At 06:57 PM 6/7/00 -0700, you wrote:

I'm about to finish the horizontal stabilizers and was wondering if anyone
recommends (or not) putting an access/inspection plate in the bottom skin to
access/inspect the bolts/nuts of the (inner) elevator hinge, rear stabilizer
attach bracket, and the strut attach bracket?

Thanks,

Roger #687R
Eugene, OR USA

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rebelair · Post by **rebelair** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:56 pm

Hi Bob

Nobody has had a problem yet with the trim tab servo because it goes so long
without use. I know I am just kidding you, but seriously, in most flight
situations with just varying fuel loads and passengers, the trim has been of
little value. As Wayne points out, with a great deal of baggage i.e. a lot
of weight aft, it may come more into play. I have not experienced this yet.

Regards

Brian #328R

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Patterson [mailto:bob.patterson@canrem.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 12:52 PM
To: Murphy Rebel Builders List
Subject: Re: Horizontal Stabilizers-Rebel

Roger,
Most builders here have decided to add inspection covers later,
IF and WHEN they are needed. The trim tab servo is usually mounted on
a separate plate, so it can be removed easily, if needed. (nobody has
had a problem yet ...)
.....bobp

--------------------------------orig.---------------------------------------
At 06:57 PM 6/7/00 -0700, you wrote:

I'm about to finish the horizontal stabilizers and was wondering if anyone
recommends (or not) putting an access/inspection plate in the bottom skin

to

access/inspect the bolts/nuts of the (inner) elevator hinge, rear

stabilizer

attach bracket, and the strut attach bracket?

Thanks,

Roger #687R
Eugene, OR USA

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Roger & Alice Hoffman · Post by **Roger & Alice Hoffman** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:56 pm

Mr. Baker,

You wrote: "My solution, confirmed by Murphy,
was a 5/8" hole located at the "V" in the stabilizer. A short 3/8"
socketwith universal can access all 4 of the hinge bolts for torque
checking. "

What covers the hole? and did you put a doubler behind it or no?

Thanks for your help.

Roger #687R
Eugene, OR USA

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Bob Patterson · Post by **Bob Patterson** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:56 pm

Brian,
Maybe you'll get a chance to exercise your trim servo if you can
come on the Ramble !! ;-)

We certainly will have a LOT of camping gear & 'stuff' for this
one !! But, you're right - even with that load, it only takes a couple
of taps on the trim button, and then we leave it alone ... Isn't this
GREAT ??!! (not at all like a CessPool) :-)

....bobp

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At 04:24 PM 6/9/00 -0400, you wrote:

Hi Bob

Nobody has had a problem yet with the trim tab servo because it goes so long
without use. I know I am just kidding you, but seriously, in most flight
situations with just varying fuel loads and passengers, the trim has been of
little value. As Wayne points out, with a great deal of baggage i.e. a lot
of weight aft, it may come more into play. I have not experienced this yet.

Regards

Brian #328R

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Patterson [mailto:bob.patterson@canrem.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 12:52 PM
To: Murphy Rebel Builders List
Subject: Re: Horizontal Stabilizers-Rebel

Roger,
Most builders here have decided to add inspection covers later,
IF and WHEN they are needed. The trim tab servo is usually mounted on
a separate plate, so it can be removed easily, if needed. (nobody has
had a problem yet ...)
.....bobp

--------------------------------orig.---------------------------------------
At 06:57 PM 6/7/00 -0700, you wrote:
I'm about to finish the horizontal stabilizers and was wondering if anyone
recommends (or not) putting an access/inspection plate in the bottom skin
to
access/inspect the bolts/nuts of the (inner) elevator hinge, rear
stabilizer
attach bracket, and the strut attach bracket?

Thanks,

Roger #687R
Eugene, OR USA

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