RE: Two lessons learned today
If installed properly the CA hinges often outlast the airplane. The hinge slot needs to be tight, the hinge itself needs to be clean before installation. Often times when guys are doing trial fits, the handle the hinge a bunch...crapping it up with oil from their fingers.
I've been using them for years without incident. Everynow and then I give the control surface a good tug just to check. I've never pulled one out.