Control Surface Rebuilds
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 6:45 am
I finally took the plunge and rebuilt my C170 flaps that had been beaten up by California summer winds (stuns me that the prior owners didn't spend the $25 on flap gust locks).
Anyway, I highly recommend
West Coast Wings
in Ukiah, California.
None of this is inexpensive (or even reasonable) but if you want to do it right, Nick will be the one to visit if you are in this part of the world.
btw - C170 flaps will fit into a C182Q with about 0.02" to spare (go in through the cargo door, fold the rear seat flat, put a rag on the flaps to avoid scratching the window, slip them back into the hatrack, brace them above the throw of the passenger's yoke should full travel be required).
Richard
Anyway, I highly recommend
West Coast Wings
in Ukiah, California.
None of this is inexpensive (or even reasonable) but if you want to do it right, Nick will be the one to visit if you are in this part of the world.
btw - C170 flaps will fit into a C182Q with about 0.02" to spare (go in through the cargo door, fold the rear seat flat, put a rag on the flaps to avoid scratching the window, slip them back into the hatrack, brace them above the throw of the passenger's yoke should full travel be required).
Richard