Horizontal Tail Attach

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Kevin Pearce
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Horizontal Tail Attach

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I fitted the horizontal tail today and noticed a 1/8” gap at the front spar to bulkhead. I have seen shims called up in the IPC and was surprised that none were present.
My questions are:
1. Should there be shims fitted.
2. Are they a part or do I make them myself.

Thanks in advance.
Kevin
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The IPC for 170-B shows them in Fig 14, Items 3 and 4. They are illustrated to be small, squares of PN: 0430010-1 being .20 and and PN: 0430010-2 being.30 stock. Make your own, would be my thought but I'm sure Cessna will be happy to sell you some.
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Re: Horizontal Tail Attach

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You’ll want to fit things carefully here. Use clay putty to measure gap with H/S fitted with rear bolts installed and vertical stab fitted with bolts. Remove components and carefully measure gap
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c170b53 wrote:You’ll want to fit things carefully here. Use clay putty to measure gap with H/S fitted with rear bolts installed and vertical stab fitted with bolts. Remove components and carefully measure gap
Reminds me of a time long ago when rebuilding engines and using Plastigauge to check bearing clearances. Not sure if that would work in this application or not.
https://www.plastigaugeusa.com/
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