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Old 05-14-2003 | 12:06 PM
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Default Hinge Alignment Problem

I installed CA hinges on the elevator of my LT-40. The elevator seems to "snap" between the up and down position, that is there is not a smooth transition as the elevator passes over center. The more I work the hinge, the smoother it gets, but still not perfectly smooth. This also appears to create a small flex in the stabilizer at the same time.

Did I get the hinges misaligned or could this result from a warped elevator or both? And should I pull it apart and try to fix it or will this be ok in flight? I dread trying to pull apart CA hinges.