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ronm · 11-13-2003, 02:28 PM

While doing my winter put-away-until-spring inspection on my Pitts, I noticed one of the CA hinges on the elevator had torn off.

Other than doing tail-surgery, does anyone have any "trick" methods of replacing a hinge?
The only way I can see doing it without major surgery, is to cut part-way through the parts to epoxy a Robart type hinge in. Or I could cut the other 3 hinges, and re-do them all.

Thanks in advance,

Ronm

xv-townboy · 11-13-2003, 03:06 PM

if it were me, i would and have gone the surgery route.sorry i know thats not what youre asking,just my 0.2.good luck!

james · 11-13-2003, 05:29 PM

How much throw does the surface have when not attached to the servo?
you may be able to cut a slot in the stab and elevator then put a crease in the hinge and incert it in the slot, then center the surface and ca it in like you normally would. If you can cut the slot the hard part is done but that will depend on surface throw and the thickness of the surface.

ronm · 11-13-2003, 05:41 PM

XV, I think you may be right.

James, I'm going to look into this idea. I tried it once with a smaller plane, but it didn't work well because of the limited spaceto work in. It might work with this plane.

Thanks,

Ron

JimMoss · 11-13-2003, 08:32 PM

Ron what kind of CA hinges were they?

I have some I will be bringing Saturday to Hamilton, have been using them for about 8 years and haven't had 1 fail yet (Touch balsa wood

)

These are a little stiffer than most I have found on the market and may solve your problem.

See you Saturday!

ronm · 11-13-2003, 09:05 PM

They came with the GP Pitts. They looked nicely made when I put them in.
It's only the 2nd I've had fail. I think I will have to cut the other 3, and put 4 new ones.

Thanks Jim, see you Saturday!

Ronm

nosedive · 11-13-2003, 11:31 PM

Quote:

I have some I will be bringing Saturday to Hamilton, have been using them for about 8 years and haven't had 1 fail yet (Touch balsa wood )

These are a little stiffer than most I have found on the market and may solve your problem.

Jim what brand of hinges are these? I would be interested to find out!

Nuker · 11-14-2003, 06:20 AM

The ones we get from Jim are "generically" packaged; no name

I use them in all my planes now (except combats

)

I'll have to get some more this Saturday

Bob

JimMoss · 11-14-2003, 09:19 PM

There called Fast Hinge, Found them in Toledo a few years back guy hasn't been there since ...... probably because he sold them in packages of 1000 ....... I build lots of planes!

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ronm RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Ronm Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mission, B.C. Radio of choice: Futaba # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 5,625 Total Props: 0	How do I fix broken CA hinge? Remove this ad - become a site supporter! While doing my winter put-away-until-spring inspection on my Pitts, I noticed one of the CA hinges on the elevator had torn off. Other than doing tail-surgery, does anyone have any "trick" methods of replacing a hinge? The only way I can see doing it without major surgery, is to cut part-way through the parts to epoxy a Robart type hinge in. Or I could cut the other 3 hinges, and re-do them all. Thanks in advance, Ronm __________________ Ron Mattiuz Flying Tigers RC Club "Flying an airplane is just like riding a bike...except it's harder to put cards in the spokes"
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xv-townboy RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Rick L Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Abbotsford BC Radio of choice: Futaba/Spektrum # of RCs: 25 Feedback: 42 / 100% Posts: 4,770 Total Props: 16	if it were me, i would and have gone the surgery route.sorry i know thats not what youre asking,just my 0.2.good luck! __________________ xv-townboy
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james RCC Junior Contributor I am: James W Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St John's, NFLD Radio of choice: Jr # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 219 Total Props: 0	How much throw does the surface have when not attached to the servo? you may be able to cut a slot in the stab and elevator then put a crease in the hinge and incert it in the slot, then center the surface and ca it in like you normally would. If you can cut the slot the hard part is done but that will depend on surface throw and the thickness of the surface. __________________ James MAAC #68500-J
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11-13-2003, 05:41 PM	#4
ronm RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Ronm Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mission, B.C. Radio of choice: Futaba # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 5,625 Total Props: 0	XV, I think you may be right. James, I'm going to look into this idea. I tried it once with a smaller plane, but it didn't work well because of the limited spaceto work in. It might work with this plane. Thanks, Ron __________________ Ron Mattiuz Flying Tigers RC Club "Flying an airplane is just like riding a bike...except it's harder to put cards in the spokes"
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11-13-2003, 08:32 PM	#5
JimMoss RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Jim M Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oshawa, SE Zone Feedback: 4 / 100% Posts: 2,569 Total Props: 1	Ron what kind of CA hinges were they? I have some I will be bringing Saturday to Hamilton, have been using them for about 8 years and haven't had 1 fail yet (Touch balsa wood ) These are a little stiffer than most I have found on the market and may solve your problem. See you Saturday! __________________ Jim Moss MAAC 16236 IMAC 3716 My Old Gallery: Straighten Up & Fly Right!
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11-13-2003, 09:05 PM	#6
ronm RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Ronm Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mission, B.C. Radio of choice: Futaba # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 5,625 Total Props: 0	They came with the GP Pitts. They looked nicely made when I put them in. It's only the 2nd I've had fail. I think I will have to cut the other 3, and put 4 new ones. Thanks Jim, see you Saturday! Ronm __________________ Ron Mattiuz Flying Tigers RC Club "Flying an airplane is just like riding a bike...except it's harder to put cards in the spokes"
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Nuker RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Bob D. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Whitby, Ontario Radio of choice: Futaba 12FG # of RCs: 1+ Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 3,312 Total Props: 0	The ones we get from Jim are "generically" packaged; no name I use them in all my planes now (except combats ) I'll have to get some more this Saturday Bob __________________ Bob D. Ajax RC Club Indoor Aero-Choppers Member of MAAC since I joined Lighten Up, Life is waaaaaayyyy too short
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11-14-2003, 09:19 PM	#9
JimMoss RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Jim M Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oshawa, SE Zone Feedback: 4 / 100% Posts: 2,569 Total Props: 1	There called Fast Hinge, Found them in Toledo a few years back guy hasn't been there since ...... probably because he sold them in packages of 1000 ....... I build lots of planes! __________________ Jim Moss MAAC 16236 IMAC 3716 My Old Gallery: Straighten Up & Fly Right!
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