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Date:  1-18-2015
Number of Hours:  1.60
Manual Reference:  12-4.1>3
Brief Description:  Install VS Tip Fairing

1630 - 1806

As previously discussed, th VS-1009 that was included in my kit appeared to be 1/4" short from forward to aft thus trimming it per the plans to be flush with the VS skin was impossible. After discussing it with Van's, a replacement was sent. The replacement was also short, although the measurement they gave me over the phone was correct. I am not sure what the issue is, as the VS skins were pre punched. The distance from the leading edge of the VS to the jog in the skin is therefore set at the factory. The molded tip fairing is just too short. I decided to go with plan B and fabricate a 3/8" thick foam rib and bond it in place.

Sounds easy but the issue is that the tip fairing, when clecoed at the base, can be moved which alters the shape and symmetry. Laying out reference lines, the rib was fabricated and bonded in place.
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