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    Default Old flapperon bracket question

    I am ready to mount my flapperon brackets and I am working from a Kitfox 4 Classic manual dated 2002. This manual is referencing two brackets per hinge, whereas I have the older style brackets that have four brackets per hinge. Does anyone have a manual from the mid 90s that can post a photo of the page showing how to mount these brackets? I could just slide them on until they are snug but I thought I would check here first.

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    Default Re: Old flapperon bracket question

    I really don't know enough about the 4s but those in the pic look exactly like "the new" kind used on the Series 7. I suggest that it might help you to reference the series 7 build manual that is available for view on the Kitfox Website. Unless somebody offers up exactly what you're requesting.
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    The drawing I saw in the 7 manual looks like the drawing I have in my newer 4 manual. It looks like the bracket only attaches to the top of the wing. I have a drawing showing how to set up the control linkage for the Model 4 that was dated '92 that shows the top and bottom brackets.

    Worst case I slide the brackets in as far as possible and hope for the best. It won't move the flaperon much forward or back. I don't know what the reasoning was to just attach to the top of the rib. I like the loading better by attaching to both sides.

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    Default Re: Old flapperon bracket question

    Yes, the brackets pictured mount to the top and bottom of the wing. Those are exactly what my model 4 has.

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    Default Re: Old flapperon bracket question

    Ah yes, I looked myself, I see your dilemma now.
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    Default Re: Old flapperon bracket question

    I have my build manual for my IV speedster and will get you the pages in a little bit. Not in the house right now but soon.
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    Default Re: Old flapperon bracket question

    Hope this helps. Had to split it up due to file size limits.
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    John Brannen
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    Kitfox IV 1050 - Rotax 582 (sold)
    Kitfox IV 1200 Speedster - Rotax 912 UL (project)
    Piper Twin Comanche (Sold)
    Glasair 1 FT (Waiting to start)

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    Default Re: Old flapperon bracket question

    Thank you John. That is exactly what I needed.

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