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In laying out the cut lines on the left elevator for the trim assembly, the
cut line on the top skin (on the elevator side of the cut) intersects one
rib/skin rivet hole and is within 1 1/2D of another skin/rib rivet hole.

Would it be permissable to narrow the width of the trim assembly 1/4 inch?
In other words could I increase the distance measured from the spar tube
rivet line, and make the cuts at 8 3/4 inches and 8 15/16 inches
respectively?

Or perhaps it would be better to increase the width of the trim? I'd have to
go more than 1/4 inch change though to do this or run into the same problem
on the bottom skin.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Roger #687R



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Roger,
There should be no problem moving the trim line a bit to give
adequate rivet clearance - just check carefully top & bottom, BEFORE
cutting !! :-) The whole section on installing the trim tab is one
of the first challenges most builders face - you're doing the right
things !

The trim tab is very effective, and I doubt 1/4" will cause
ANY noticeable difference in its effectiveness. This is one of the
nice things about building your own Rebel - you can make minor adjustments
for improved safety or appearance ! You are quite correct in asking
first, though, as some seemingly minor things CAN bite you !!!!

You might want to mount the trim motor on a separate plate,
rivetted at the corners, so you could remove it easily for service later -
(might be a loooong time - it doesn't get used much ! :-) )

Keep going - it IS worth it !! :-)
....bobp

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At 05:32 PM 4/21/00 -0700, you wrote:

In laying out the cut lines on the left elevator for the trim assembly, the
cut line on the top skin (on the elevator side of the cut) intersects one
rib/skin rivet hole and is within 1 1/2D of another skin/rib rivet hole.

Would it be permissable to narrow the width of the trim assembly 1/4 inch?
In other words could I increase the distance measured from the spar tube
rivet line, and make the cuts at 8 3/4 inches and 8 15/16 inches
respectively?

Or perhaps it would be better to increase the width of the trim? I'd have to
go more than 1/4 inch change though to do this or run into the same problem
on the bottom skin.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Roger #687R



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