Construction Log for RV-7 N395CL - Trim Tab - 11/5/07 - 11/20/07

Creating Trim Servo Mount

Alignment looks good...

Ready for riveting

Trim Servo sub-component riveted and complete.

Trim tab bends on the outboard end

Looks pretty darn good to me - especially for the first try!

Starting the inboard ends

Finishing the outboard ends.

Initial line up on the trim tab - not the slight dents on both sides from the bending blocks - not major, just a bit of fiberglass fill...

Trim tab final riveting - all solid rivets on the bottom thanks to the longeron yoke.

Drilling the trim tab hinge on the elevator

Riveting the hinge to the right elevator

Final trim tab installed

Errrgg - one minor bump in the road - the dimple die created a small hump on the mid edge of the trim tab. Not major, so i'll probably just fiberglass this area over a bit.

Trim tab end - a few nicks, but not bad for the first one - I think I will probably keep it and be welcomed to the less than perfect, but still pretty good, FIRST TRY TRIM TAB CLUB!!! ;)

Trim Tab gap - 3/32 - 1/8 thickness as per spec

Starting to roll the elevators (see rudder page for more details)

Completed Leading edge rolling

Installed rod bearings

Fitting and cutting the trim servo rod

Completed elevator / trim tab assembly

All done and looking great!

Trim Servo connection detail. - TRIM TAB / ELEVATORS DONE!!!!