Q-2 elevator mid span hinge problem

After reading about the fatal loss of an elevator on a Q-2, i decided to check mine. Upon removal I found that the original builder had removed over half of the diameter of CS16 at the mid span hinge point. The plans call for only a total of 34 degrees cutout. CS16 is the torque tube for the elevator and removing more metal than specified is not acceptable.
After discussing the problem with several people I came up with a fix that doesn't require building new elevators. Richard Kaczmarek of Fast Little Airplanes (FLAP) is assisting me with parts for this. I have taken step by step pictures of the modification and have this available for posting on QBA. -Mike McGowan

Dan

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My attempt at salvaging my Q-2 elevators using a tube within a tube repair came to a screaching halt this morning as the inside tube carring the new hinge pin wedged itself tightly before reaching it's correct position. Nothing can be done now except build new elevators, I almost don't want to go on with it. -Mike