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Date:  8-24-2013
Number of Hours:  1.50
Manual Reference:  ch 19
Brief Description:  Straighten it out

The Dilemna: The right Aileron's trailing edge is warped up 3/8" in the center.

I began by removing the aileron and setting it on the work bench, deciding where I should start cutting into the trailing edge all while dreading the process and risk involved. But when I placed a straight edge on theTE I found that I could easily bend the TE back straight with enough pressure. Then it hit me, POST CURE!!!! If I simply clamp the straight edge to the TE and heat the epoxy enough it should cool in that position. SO I assembled the whole mess outside where it was warm enough to heat the surface of the aileron to 155 degrees. I left it outside for about an hour then brought it all back into the garage. After it had cooled off I removed the straight edge to find that it had worked! No surgery required!
Now this is all GREAT news however, when I re-installed the aileron back on the wing I noticed that it had deformed again slightly. Upon a closer look I saw that when I screwed the center hinge in place it was just out of alignment enough to pull the aileron out of center giving a smaller version of the first problem. Knowing this, I may call it good enough for now. After I test fly the airplane, if a noticable amount of left roll trim is required for level flight then I will re-visit this issue. However I do believe that almost all of the issue has been corrected an no further action will be needed.
I'll call this a good day!
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post curing the right aileron

post curing the right aileron

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