Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Finish Kit

Toe In of Main Axles  ( 3 hrs )

Per instructions Sect 40A-08,  Steps 1-3 measured Toe-In of Main Gear Axles.  Spec'd to be maximum 0.25 degrees (either toe in or toe out acceptable if less than 0.25 degrees).   I measured Left axle at 0.9 degrees, and Right at 0.56 degrees.  I used feeler gages to measure "Y", then converted to angle per provided chart.   Since both above 0.25 degrees I ordered Axle Shims U00013A (0.75 deg) and U00013B (0.50 deg) to change to only 0.15 deg on Left, and ~0 on Right.  These are pricey at $25 each...I was hoping I wouldn't need any.  Vans shipped Priority Mail - for extra $5 - so may arrive Saturday.   Meanwhile, worked on misc items - installed 2 Defog fans in Glare Shield per Sect 38-32 Steps 2.
challenging to determine gap, but feeler gages work well.

documented before and shims needed.

needed very short philips between Glare Shield and Canopy. 
Even socket wrench too "big", so used locking pliers taped
to avoid scratching paint or canopy

2 fans to keep Avionics cool and Defog canopy

No comments:

Post a Comment