Cracked aileron spars

[alwaysoar]

Rob, Do you know of some documentation that I can show him or tell him about to support what you say? He's a good man but he doesn't know small, antique, tube and fabric airplanes.

Ed

[Robert Lees]

Ed, I have nothing of that ilk. Perhaps you might ask him to show some documentation where it states a REQUIREMENT to balance the ailerons. Perhaps he could look at the design and indicate where he expects to be able to secure a couple of pounds of lead forward of the hinge line.

Perhaps some others can step in with some help?

Rob

[crispy critter]

Aileron balance on a T-craft.

Ed,
Tell your IA to call Harry Ingram at the taylorcraft factory(800-217-1399).They are making new T-crafts and none of the control surfaces on the new ones are balance nor where they ever balanced on the old ones.If a phone call to the factory still doesn't convince your IA then I suggest you find someone else to do your maintance(no offense intented).
The factory is located in Texas and there hours are 8am-5pm CST monday-friday.
Hope this helps,

PS.I checked some hidden corners in my hanger and I have two(1 left,1 right)complete ailerons that are good to go,just need to be cleaned and covered,spars are good.I can even cover them for you if you need me to.

[alwaysoar]

Yes, This helps! This forum has helped me immeasurably.

Ed@BTV VT

[alwaysoar]

Kevin,
Would you mind quoting me a price for your ailerons covered in ceconite less color coats (I have butyrate color)? I could avoid the IA completely if I just swapped ailerons and save a lot of time. Would you be interested in an exchange?

Ed

[crispy critter]

Ailerons

Ed,
I would consider an exchange but to be honest it would probably cost you more in shipping than I would want to offer you for them.
Do you know what process of Buterate was used on yours?I can cover them through silver using Randolph products for about $900 plus shipping and you keep your old ones.Also,do you want 101 or 102 fabric,makes no price difference.
PS.That price is for both ailerons covered through silver.