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Old 12-27-2005 | 09:55 AM
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Default RE: Acceptable aileron hinge gap for a Trainer?

You beat me to the graphic Rock.

But he is exactly right, if the torque rod is not on the hinge line, there will be binding and twisting somewhere. Now, this is not to say that it won't work, because it will, but who knows what the consequences will be over the course of a few weeks, or months or years.

Eventually something is going to give out. A hinge could break, or the torque rod could open the hole it pivots in (Which could lead to flutter).

So I would definitely try to correct it before finishing.