Posted for "James M. Anderson, III  P.C." <jma@jmalawfirm.com>:

> Greetings:  I’m trying to construct the inspection cover (in the lower wing
> skin) for the ES aileron bellcrank.   This inspection hole is specified as
> going between the BL 139.5 and 145.5 forward ribs, as shown in the attached
> picture.  The manual suggests building the cover about 6” X 7.”   The manual
> also warns not to overlap the capstrips, and to allow ½ inch clearance from
> the capstrips.  With the build method and clearances required in the manual,
> the max opening in the skin would be two inches wide, not even close to the
> six inches suggested.  That’s not enough to fit a hand in, much less
> manipulate tools if necessary to adjust the control arms or remove the
> assemblies.  The only way I can see to provide enough of an inspection
> opening is to cut into the two capstrips between the 139.5 and 145.5 ribs.
> I could, though, rip out the entire 139.5 rib and move it inboard, but that
> is a huge amount of work.  Certainly I will do that if necessary to preserve
> structural integrity.  I’ve tried to draw out multiple options for
> constructing the inspection cover that would provide more of an opening, but
> hesitate to deviate from the manual without direction.  Any suggestions?
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> James M. Anderson, III
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> Anderson & Ealick, P.C.
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> Suite 130
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> 5855 Sandy Springs Circle
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> Sandy Springs,  GA  30328
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> 404-255-0319
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> jma@jmalawfirm.com
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