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When I first got my kit and clearly knew nothing about everything, I initially
went to work on the HS and elevators. All the steps were pretty straightforward;
however, it did not register with either the right or left side of my brain that
I should check the elevator skins to be sure they were straight/flat from LE to
TE. The result is that after closeout, both top and bottom elevator skins are
concave...bottom skin to the tune of approx .020 (built in at the factory) but
the top skin (my work) is worse at .062.

Now, many years and manhours later I know better and have evolved to become my
own most severe critic!

I have no idea how this concave surface will effect performance but I suspect
that from a cosmetic point of view it will be unsightly. And of course, all of
you will take great pleasure in calling my attention to this 'defect' in
workmanship...

So how should I correct the problem? I suppose I could remove the elevator top
skins, build up the ribs and begin again, or I could fill in the depression with
micro and achieve a straight surface and suffer with the added weight penalty at
the ass end of my plane.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Angier Ames

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