sealing hinge gaps
04-02-2003, 01:56 PM
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sealing hinge gaps
I seen suggestions on the board about sealing the hinge gaps, especially for the elevator. What is the best way to do that? I was thinking of using a strip of packing tape along the hinge gap. I assume you would deflect the control surface (the elevator in this case), and apply the tape. Should I do the top or bottom or both?
04-02-2003, 05:14 PM
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sealing hinge gaps
I just move the surface to the maximum deflection and apply the tape to the under side only. I also the the alirons. No reason to do both sides when one will do.
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04-02-2003, 07:32 PM
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sealing hinge gaps
Basicly elaborating on the previous response...
Clear packing tape or a 1.5 to 2 inch wide strip of iron-on covering. Deflect the surface upward, and apply to the lower surface being careful to tuck the sealing material into the hinge line. (adhere to the fixed surface, press into the hinge line then adhere to the moving surface)
Clear packing tape or a 1.5 to 2 inch wide strip of iron-on covering. Deflect the surface upward, and apply to the lower surface being careful to tuck the sealing material into the hinge line. (adhere to the fixed surface, press into the hinge line then adhere to the moving surface)
