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Scrima · 08-23-2008, 06:38 PM

Hi,

Just wanted to get some input from you guys - I was getting ready to fly my 50cc Extra 260 today and while doing my pre-flight checks, tugged the ailerons a little. To my shock the left aileron was only held on by ONE hinge pin! Boy, sure am glad I thought to check it before flying. This is the second season with the plane and absolutely love it otherwise!

Anyone else had issues with the pre-glued aileron hinges? The plane has not had even a harsh landing, let alone anything more serious. I'm gonna be giving AW a call on Monday to see if I could get a new wing panel ordered.

Wanted to give people a heads-up in case they're flying the AW 50cc Extra 260!

08-23-2008, 06:38 PM	#1
Scrima Nordic coolness Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Age: 30 Posts: 393	AW 50cc Extra 260 - pulled out aileron hinges Hi, Just wanted to get some input from you guys - I was getting ready to fly my 50cc Extra 260 today and while doing my pre-flight checks, tugged the ailerons a little. To my shock the left aileron was only held on by ONE hinge pin! Boy, sure am glad I thought to check it before flying. This is the second season with the plane and absolutely love it otherwise! Anyone else had issues with the pre-glued aileron hinges? The plane has not had even a harsh landing, let alone anything more serious. I'm gonna be giving AW a call on Monday to see if I could get a new wing panel ordered. Wanted to give people a heads-up in case they're flying the AW 50cc Extra 260!