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    Senior Member Dorsal's Avatar
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    Default Re: Newbie Question

    You can see some pics on how others have made indicator adaptors in the photo section.
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    Regarding the alignment of the actuator. The facatory sent this photo and description for the fix.

    The assembly in the manual is for reference.. the number of washers is not
    necessarily what will be used. That being said you do want at least one
    washer.

    You'll find that if you place a AN3 bolt through the holes in the fuselage
    tabs then take a Crescent wrench over the tab you can bend both tabs
    slightly and keep the alignment of the mounting holes. (see pic) The amount
    needed will be very minor to have the top of the actuator line up.

    We typically shift the actuator to one side and a thin plus a plastic
    washer.
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    Default Re: Newbie Question

    Static ports are part of the pitot-static system that gives air pressure to the airspeed, altimeter and rate of climb instruments.

    The "port" is the opening to get this static air pressure signal.


    Good question.
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    Default Re: Newbie Question

    Quote Originally Posted by wadone View Post
    What are static ports on an airplane?
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    Free...

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    Before I trim the vertical stabilizer trailing edge (fairing) I wanted to check were exactly to trim. It appears that trimming at the bottom of the rib is the spot but, ascetically trimming to the bottom of the tubing (fuselage) just above the tailwheel mounting plate (looks like it will make installing the tailwheel harder and might complicate the covering process?) might be better? I attached a pic with arrows, appreciate any input. Thanks.
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    Default Re: Newbie Question

    Sabre,

    I trimmed mine to the upper arrow on your photo.
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    Default Re: Newbie Question

    Same with my trim, the upper mark on the wood rib

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    Sabre,

    Here is a pre-covering photo of the area you are asking about (It is upside down compared to your photo) - The fairing was cut at what would be the upper option on your photo, and, the area forward of the bolt plate was filled in to make a smooth transition.

    It's a trigear but the bolt plate is the same for the tailspring or tailskid.

    Sincerely,

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    Default Re: Newbie Question

    Sabre- I just trimmed my fairings to the upper arrow in your picture this afternoon. Mounted the rudder and they match up nicely and it looks great.


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    Default Re: Newbie Question

    Yes definitely, the upper arrow.
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