LimaMike08 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hi All, I have got to install a new washout tube/shock cord etc and was wondering if anyone has done it before and if there was any tips you could provide. I haven't had a close look at it yet but have been told it will be a bit a pain to do due to the lack of room to work in. Any advise would be gratefully accepted. It is a Q2 wing if that helps or makes a difference. Cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crezzi Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 IIRC its a bit fiddly but too bad a job on the Q2 wing - you have the underwing access pocket to help & I don't think you need to remove the sail tension from the tip. The exploded diagram in the manual might help you figure out how it all goes together http://www.pmaviation.co.uk/admin/upload_pdf/Q2%20WinQ2_Wing_Pts_List.pdf Cheers john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimaMike08 Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Thanks John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimaMike08 Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Crezzi, I had a look at it today (didn't get right into it due to wind and rain and lack of hanger space)however it does look like the sail tension will have to be removed to get the room to move on the leading edge. Have you ever removed the sail tension on the tip? If so can you offer any advise? I would hate to not be able to get it back on or do damage due to wrong technique. Cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crezzi Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I've done it on a few different wings & it varied between dead easy and a complete BA***ARD. In the latter case, we had fittted a new leading edge outer which maybe made it harder. No real trick - just remove the tensioning screws from the leading edge nose & slide the webbing off. Reverse to reassemble and be persistent but not brutal when sliding the webbing back on. Releasing the cross tube tension might help if you are struggling. While you got the wing off - it might be worth checking that any SB have been done Eg http://www.pmaviation.co.uk/admin/upload_pdf/Sb97%20Q2%20WingTipInspection.PDF http://www.pmaviation.co.uk/admin/upload_pdf/Sb84%20Sail%20Stitching.PDF Hope that helps John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimaMike08 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Thanks John. I appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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