Michael Smith - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

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Date: 6-22-2012
Number of Hours: 1.00
Manual Reference: C01
Brief Description: Elevator trim

Finished the elevator trim system. - Riveted the trip handle support bracket. - Installed the wire housing (black, in photo #1). - Made the Z bend in the trim tab end of the wire, and installed it in the trim tab (photo #2). - Tightened down the screw on the swivel bolt and cut off the extra wire (photo #3).

Trim and flap notch assembly riveted in place.

Wire to trim tab installed.

The trim wire in place. I left extra wire just in case I need some more adjustment.

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