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Matt:

Not being a 360 builder, temper this with a couple grains of salt. If you HAVE
to move the hinge to straighten it, you can always chop a hole in the skin and
drill everything out. Then you can fill the old holes and redrill them. Repair
the damage per AC43.13B and you're done. No big deal.

Or you can grind some of the bracket off -- are you sure the rubbing is
occurring there and not the bolt to bearing surface? Constant bending loads in
that one spot could cause failure and ruining of the day. I would consider
straightening the hinge line.

Final thought: Could the part be modified or remanufactured with the proper
angle built in and new bearings pressed in (or the old ones used?) I know a guy
who runs a mill/fabrication shop that may be able to help with that. You can
look at his services/experience at www.rdtechservices.com or email him at:
allen@rdtechservices.com.

Hope your problem is easily remedied.


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