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Old September 15th 05, 03:53 PM
Dick
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My old project plane has working flap but it appears pin for hinge is
corroded and stuck.
Flap needs to be removed for access to rear main gear bracket.

I can't get a grip on holding the pin and pulling or twisting. Being cheap ,
would rather not cut the pin into small removable pieces as a long
replacement pin or piano hinge ships at a higher rate.

Suggestion would be appreciated, thanks. Dick


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Old September 15th 05, 04:36 PM
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"Dick" wrote in message
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My old project plane has working flap but it appears pin for hinge is
corroded and stuck.
Flap needs to be removed for access to rear main gear bracket.

I can't get a grip on holding the pin and pulling or twisting. Being cheap

,
would rather not cut the pin into small removable pieces as a long
replacement pin or piano hinge ships at a higher rate.

Suggestion would be appreciated, thanks. Dick


Soak (repeatedly) the length of it with WD-40. Then try again.



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Old September 19th 05, 11:04 AM
mah
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I've had good success on corroded parts using a product called "kroil".
It's a water thin penetrating oil. Not good for long term lubrication,
but it crawls into crevices nicely.

MAH
 




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