wing-to-fuselage gap

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wing-to-fuselage gap

Postby Area 51% » Tue Jan 29, 2019 2:21 pm

Just completed the wing rigging. Bryan Cotton's method worked like a charm. (Yes, I have drill bushings available)

Now for the root doublers/wing-walk. Based on the gap given on the print (1/32 to 1/16), I don't see any way to get a piece of rubber trim between the wing and fuselage. Even if installed before the wing is attached, it seems the trim would keep the wing too far away from the fuselage.

What are you using, and how much of a gap do you need?

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Re: wing-to-fuselage gap

Postby Bryan Cotton » Tue Jan 29, 2019 3:24 pm

Prior thread on the subject:
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=2799&hilit=Thx+bob

I still plan on tape. Thx Bob for the trim technique!
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Re: wing-to-fuselage gap

Postby Concorde » Tue Jan 29, 2019 8:56 pm

I made mine 3/16” for the RV rubber gap seal.
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Re: wing-to-fuselage gap

Postby Area 51% » Wed Jan 30, 2019 2:08 pm

Any chance you could post a cross-section picture of the Van's seal? Everything I've seen resembles the Piper seal. Thanks.
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Re: wing-to-fuselage gap

Postby sonex892. » Thu Jan 31, 2019 12:26 am

Here you go. This is ACS rubber, but virtually the same profile as the vans. I used a 4mm gap.

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Re: wing-to-fuselage gap

Postby Area 51% » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:45 am

Nice.....Thanks much!
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Re: wing-to-fuselage gap

Postby lgsievila » Fri Feb 15, 2019 12:53 am

This is what I did on my Onex-not my idea but thought I would share. Used SEM 29372 which is used in auto body repair. Available on Amazon or your local auto paint store. Been working fine for five years now

https://1drv.ms/a/s!AsAj3XbiLtyNmTQUitN-UDFTrufb
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