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Jims RV-8
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Date:  8-16-2020
Number of Hours:  2.00
Manual Reference:  7-12
Brief Description:  Wing Tip #8 - Aft tip gap / fit

I spent a large portion of the shop time reworking the right top P4 forward tip. Seems I did not allow enough of a gap at the front side and the P4 hinge is interfering with the tip flange upon insertion of the wingtip. To rectify this situation, I used the Dremel tool to cut back the hinge a bit, but had to be careful as the hinge is already installed and I did not want to damage the leading edge.

After that, I cut a small amount from the aft top/bottom of the left wing tip in order to be able to install it and get a good measurement of how much to take off. I did the install, the final measurement and the cutting and smoothing before reinstalling and checking the gap... a quarter inch as is specified. The trailing edge of the left tip is in alignment with the aileron but is too long - same as the right tip.
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really good fit on the horizontal plane

really good fit on the horizontal plane

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good gap

good gap

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a little long - need to address that

a little long - need to address that

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