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Build log for an RV-10

By
Jae Chang
web@jline.com

Contents (Index)
These are links to the major kits for the project.

Section 23: Aileron Actuation (10 hours)

I finally reordered the aileron control tubes and redid them. This time I did a MUCH better job. This is what i learned:

1. Everything up to the point of primering the insides of the tubes is pretty straight-forward. I still can't seem to drill straight with the drill-press - did my best.

2. Primering. The best technique was as follows:

a. Heating up the control tube to get the fittings off of each end is a must sometimes.

b. After deburring holes, clean by soaking a paper towel in acetone and pushing thru the tube with a dowel.

c. Put one fitting on one end. This will be the cap for this end of the tube.

d. Tape over all the drilled holes, so that paint won't leak all over the place.

e. Pour paint into the other end, liberally. Cover end with just a paper towel and swirl the paint around for even coverage.

f. Then just pour the left over paint.

g. Also, it's good to get this set up ahead of time. Hang the tube with open end down, so the rest of the paint can dribble out the end into a cup or whatever.

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