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AILERON BALANCING - ADJUSTMENT/TEST

1. Aileron Balance
A. After repainting and/or repair, the finished aileron must be balanced to make sure that its static moment about the hinge line is
within the prescribed limits. The prescribed limits are between 8.80 to 10.00 pound-inches nose heavy for the 200, B200,
200C, B200C, B200GT and B200CGT models and 0.00 ± 2.00 pound-inches for the 200T, B200T, 200CT and B200CT
models. The static moment of the aileron is determined by multiplying the unbalanced weight of the aileron assembly times the
perpendicular distance from the hinge center line to the center of gravity when the chord line is horizontally level. The weight is
measured in pounds and the distance in inches.
B. Although many different methods of balancing exist, they can be categorized under 2 headings:
1. Counterbalancing - The application of a known force or weight at a measured distance from the hinge line to counter
the unbalance moment of the aileron assembly.
2. Actual Force Measurement - The measurement of the force applied by the aileron surface on a single support at a
known distance from the centerline of the hinge.
NOTE: Counterbalancing is the simplest method of check balancing.
2. Balancing Procedures
A. The balance procedure must be carried out in a draft-free area with the aileron completely assembled in flying condition. All
painting, including stripes and touch-up must be completed. The tab, tab pushrod, static wicks and hinge bolts must be
attached. The chord line must be horizontally level and the hinge line must be properly supported when the static moment is
measured.
A. Counterbalancing
(1) The following equipment is required to perform the balancing by the counterbalancing method:
• A stand with knife edge supports (Ref. Figure 501). The knife edges should be in the same horizontal plane.
• A certified beam balance weighing device calibrated in units of 0.01 pound or less.
• A paper cup or similar light weight container.
• Approximately 1.0 pound of lead shot.
• A straight edge, rule and spirit level.
(2) Locate the chord line by placing a straight edge at the inboard end of the aileron assembly so that one end is on the trailing
edge and the other end is centered on the leading edge (Ref. Figure 501). Mark the chord line with a suitable marker, such
as a grease pencil, then remove the straight edge.
(3) Secure the trim tab (left side only) in its neutral position with a small piece of masking tape.
(4) Fit the correct size bolts in the hinge brackets and mount the aileron on the knife edge supports. Make sure that the aileron
is free to rotate about the hinge line.
(5) To determine if adjustment weights should be added or removed, suspend a paper cup from a point near the center of the
aileron trailing edge. Use a short length of small diameter string secured to the surface with a small piece of masking tape
(Ref. Figure 501). The cup must be free to hang vertically.
(6) Add small quantities of lead shot to the cup until the aileron balances with the chord line level. Check this by holding the
spirit level aligned with the marked chord line.
(7) Carefully measure the perpendicular distance D within 0.1 inch from the hinge line to the point of suspension of the cup.
(8) Remove the cup, contents and string. Then weigh them to within 0.05 pounds.
NOTE: Since any weighing error is magnified by the distance D, weighing is most important and must be
done carefully on scales that are certified for accuracy.
(9) Calculate the static balance as follows:
The weight of the paper cup and contents id designated by "W".
The distance between the centerline of the hinge and suspension point of the paper cup is designated by "D".
The over or underbalance moment is designated by "M".
Thus: M = W x D
The following is a typical example of a balancing calculation: Assume the aileron is overbalance (nose heavy) and the
paper cup was suspended from the trailing edge. Assume that the aileron balances with the chord line level at "W =
0.900 pound" and "D = 10.0 inches", then: M = 0.900 x 10.0 M = 9.00 inch-pounds (The product of "W x D" must be
accurate to within 0.05 inch-pounds). In this instance, "M" is within the required static balance range and is therefore

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acceptable.
Table 501. Adjustment Weight and Screws
No. of Weights Req. for Part No. of Screws With Part No. of Screws With
No. of Screws Required
Balancing One Cover Two Covers
None 4 MS27039-1-08 MS27039-1-09
1 4 MS27039-1-09 MS27039-1-10
2 4 MS27039-1-10 MS27039-1-11
3 4 MS27039-1-11 MS27039-1-12
4 4 MS27039-1-12 MS27039-1-13
5 4 MS27039-1-14 MS27039-1-14
6 4 MS27039-1-15 MS27039-1-15

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