I have recently found myself in need of a skin repair to the trailing edge of the elevator. It's a long story having to do with a snow plow and a hangar door that I won't go into here. I retained the services of Airframe Components in Kendallville, Indiana to do the work. Attached are links to two short video clips of the part that I got back after some 3K in labor, materials and transportation. I do not believe that this represents a satisfactory, workman like repair but I would be interested in the opinions of this community. Most especially any airframe mechanics among us who consider themselves knowledgeable in sheet metal work. I have made known to A.C. my concerns but they will not admit to any problem or deficiency whatsoever. Now trying to ascertain where to go from here. So far I have only managed to trade one small ding in the trailing edge plus a lot of money for an elevator that now oilcans on half the rib bays. Thanks for your collective consideration.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/iyqlyqe48c..._0767.MOV?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tnj4nwc4yp..._0768.MOV?dl=0
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