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Kupe's Zodiac 650B
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Date:  3-28-2019
Number of Hours:  3.00
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Brief Description:  Aileron Bellcrank Modify

Was having trouble with aileron deflection after test fitting all the cables. Turns out I think the bellcranks in each wing are interfering with the wing rib they're attached to. The result is I can get about +/- 9 degrees deflection when it's supposed to be 11.5 degrees. I took a closer look at the bellcranks and saw that they each have small cutouts in them to offer more deflection as the tip of the bellcrank passes through the wing rib lightening hole. Unfortunately, the cutout area isn't in the correct spot on the bellcrank to allow the extra movement (see small cutouts in image 1).

So I estimated where the cutouts should be and ground out a new, larger cutout to take this into account. Will reinstall at a later date to see the impact.
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Bellcranks with smaller cutouts. The markings are for the larger cutouts.

Bellcranks with smaller cutouts. The markings are for the larger cutouts.

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Bellcranks with the larger cutouts.

Bellcranks with the larger cutouts.

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