Wing Flap 22-8-4 to 22-8-14
In preparation to install the trailing edge wedge using tank sealant, I first scuffed the wedges and skin interior trailing edges with 150 grit sandpaper, and wiped all parts down with acetone. I also positioned both flaps and trailing edge wedges so that I could easily work with them while applying proseal. In order to keep the trailing edge flat while curing, I used my previously prepared square aluminum tubes, with holes that I had match drilled to the trailing edge. By clecoing the trailing edge to these jigs, the edge is not only kept straight, but the clecoes keep both skins pressed firmly against the wedges while the sealant cures. Both flaps and wedges cleaned and positioned for easy application of sealant After mixing the proseal components, and carefully applying a thin layer to each wedge in turn, I was able to easily cleco the wedges and skins to the aluminum alignment jigs, and leave the sealant to cure for several days. After about 5 days of curing, during which the weath...