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Airframes => Single Seaters => XL => Topic started by: Shay King on February 05, 2026, 10:47:11 AM

Title: Tail surfaces hinges question.
Post by: Shay King on February 05, 2026, 10:47:11 AM

I’m trying to figure out what’s the correct way to connect the tail surface hinges to each other.
Is it better to use clevis pins or 3/16 bolts with Castle nuts?
Should I leave space between the hinge pieces for a washer?

Title: Re: Tail surfaces hinges question.
Post by: Kamcoman77 on February 05, 2026, 12:39:17 PM

Clevis pins seem a lot simpler, a lot lighter, and take up less space. A nut is a tight fit in some areas. I'm sure either would work, but I'll be using clevis pins & a thin Delrin washer between hinge halves.

Title: Re: Tail surfaces hinges question.
Post by: Shay King on February 05, 2026, 01:01:31 PM

Thanks Keith.