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| Author: | dickwolff [ Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Flap Return Springs |
I've seen a few pics of airplanes with the flap return springs just inside the fuselage skins, anchored to the forward seat mount structure and threaded through the aft outboard seat support assembly. I can't seem to find any details in the NL's, the old Thorplist, or this forum. Do any sketches or articles exist? This seems like a better way to go than going through the wing gap. While on the subject, my flap springs seem awfully stiff compared to some of the ones I saw at Oshkosh. Are people in fact using lighter springs these days? |
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| Author: | leewwalton [ Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Flap Return Springs |
I think Bill Williams airplane has the inboard flap return springs under the seat. If you want my 2 cents I think it's a heck of alot more accessable (especially since you have a "C" wing) at the wing junction. Anytime you can work outside the airplane is preferable to inside. It may not seem like it but under the seat is not a real comfy place to have to turn a wrench. |
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Flap Return Springs |
I agree with Lee. The only advantage for the C-wing to mount them inside is to reduce the possible interference with the rear "U-joint bolts." Mine had a slight interference and I cured that by using a C/S screw in place of the AN3 bolt. The older I get the less I like standing on my head to work ! RB |
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| Author: | fytrplt [ Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Flap Return Springs |
The "S" plans show the under the seat setup for the inboard flaps. However, I have both inner and outer at the wing fold. I agree with Lee, keep it out of the cockpit. I use the area under my seats for storage. Don't want stuff getting into the mechanism. |
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