Re: Design Idea for Access paneling
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I have the triangular access panel on the bottom also.? The slightly oval hole is where the elevator tubes (where the horns are attached) exit the fuselage.
On Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 07:09:29 PM CST, Keith Klos via groups.io <kloskeith@...> wrote:
Greg,
Sounds like you are progressing well.? It does seem to take forever.? I made my access panels similar to what Mike mentioned.? I also used polycarbonate? (Lexan) for the "ring" and wrapped the fabric around.? I think that I used some nut plates riveted (counter sunk rivets)? to the Lexan ring before I glued it in place.? I then covered an aluminum plate with fabric and screwed to the Lexan.
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I have a single rectangular access cover on the vertical stab in order to inspect and lubricate the single bolt that attaches the elevator horns to the elevator push rod.? I am guessing it is about 6" X 8" (might be smaller).? I think it is large enough to get in there and also remove the bolt that holds the elevator horns together should i ever have to remove the elevator halves.? I also have a larger triangular access cover on the bottom of the fuselage to inspect the rear inside of the fuselage and could also adjust leading edge of the horizontal stab by moving the bolts to a different hole if I needed to.? Luckily,? I? measured/guessed right the first time and did not have to move it.? ?I can get my head and an arm inside that bottom access panel.? It is made the same way as the on on the vertical stab.? On the bottom access panel I? have? two static ports mounted and connected by flexible tubing that join together and then one tube runs forward to the cockpit.
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Mike,? I am not sure I understand your comment about the oval access panel for the elevator adjustment?? ?
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Keith
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