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Elevator Carry-Thru Tube Mod

This mod was created by Mike Harrison owner of "Skyes the Limit".
Note the carry-thru tube for the elevator and the notch on the rudder. This has totally eliminated the play between the two elevators and the need to re-tighten the bellcrank bolt. It keeps it from lateral play and bolt hole elongation completely.

Date: 01/10/2006
Owner: Curt Watkins
Size: 13 items
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Mike's "Carry-Thru" mod on his plane

Mike's "Carry-Thru" mod on his plane

Date: 02/24/2005
Views: 294
First I drilled out the 1/8th" SS rivets on the inboard leading edge of both elevators.

First I drilled out the 1/8th" SS rivets on the inboard leading edge of both elevators.

Date: 03/16/2005
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top and bottom
Then remove drill shavings and burrs on the inside of the tube.

top and bottom
Then remove drill shavings and burrs on the inside of the tube.

Date: 03/16/2005
Views: 218
I then carefully drilled 1/8th" pilot holes to secure the two elevators.
(soon to be replace with 5/32 holes)

I then carefully drilled 1/8th" pilot holes to secure the two elevators.
(soon to be replace with 5/32 holes)

Date: 03/16/2005
Views: 231
I then riveted SS 5/32 rivets in the original 1/8th" rivet holes. I repeated this on the bottom side of the elevators.

I then riveted SS 5/32 rivets in the original 1/8th" rivet holes. I repeated this on the bottom side of the elevators.

Date: 03/16/2005
Views: 200
Now the two elevators are one.
I still have to drill out the 3/16th bolt holes for the control horns.

Now the two elevators are one.
I still have to drill out the 3/16th bolt holes for the control horns.

Date: 03/16/2005
Views: 216
My uncle Cuts the Ruder leading edge.
STOP! This should be the last step not the first! I goofed up and it made it very hard to

My uncle Cuts the Ruder leading edge.
STOP! This should be the last step not the first! I goofed up and it made it very hard to

Date: 05/02/2005
Views: 227
Ahhh, he has a pipe in his arm!
I know, it's not really funny, but I had to try.

Ahhh, he has a pipe in his arm!
I know, it's not really funny, but I had to try.

Date: 05/02/2005
Views: 227
I am making the templates for the new gussets.

I am making the templates for the new gussets.

Date: 05/02/2005
Views: 201
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