flap handle

[jiott]

Put a thin washer on each bushing.

[David47]

I have the same problem and looking for a solution as well. Will try Jim's suggestion first.

[PapuaPilot]

Even with the washers any side load on the flap handle allows it to rub in the slot. I have thought about putting some teflon tape on the sides of the flap detent brackets, but haven't done it.

[jiott]

I have seen occasionally on this forum where some have used a thin black plastic insert that fits in the flap slot with thin flanges that hang down to prevent metal to metal contact. Doesn't come in the kit and I don't know where they have found them.

Mine is very close, but doesn't seem to rub. When I covered the console with fabric, I let it overhang the flap slot a little; maybe that provides a little rubbing protection.

[Flybyjim]

Thanks for all the input, since others are having the same issue I would think there would be a correction to the kit to correct this. The flap handle should have no resistance in the operation from the mounting setup, I am a bit disappointed in this but will try to get it worked out. Issues like this is what builds up extra build time that should not be necessary.

[Dave S]

My solution was to take the flap handle over to the press(using some formed hardwood blocks) and tweak it slightly - didn't take much to center it in the slot - that took care of the alignment and no resistance or hang-ups. If a person thinks about it - there are a lot of things that have to line up and I think we are lucky the parts fit as well as they do with only a little minor fit and finish.

To make it all very smooth & rattle free, a strip of the 1/2" wide rib lace reinforcing tapes (leftover from the wing covering) stuck to the sides of the slot did the job.

[efwd]

Hmmm. It's slippery too. Nice

[efwd]

Mine does it also. Considering Hysol and a zip tie lengthwise on both sides. Not even sure if I have that much clearance to be honest. I have also got some of the anti chafe tape made by 3M. It's much thinner and it has its own adhesive. That may lay up nicely under the fabric I intend on covering the console with also.