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Rudder markings meaning?

Can anyone help with the following?

There are often various coded stencils on aircraft around the structure which I believe relate to various aspects of the airframe, such as design, inspection, standard, etc.

I’ve seen the following markings on a rudder and I’m wondering if someone can help break it down into what the various parts are and mean?

HS&S B/HLFW/R722
[???] DSI [AID I DG]

And also

HLF W.FIN 606
[HLF W ??]

Any help appreciated.

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By: Arabella-Cox - 4th August 2011 at 22:23

Thanks for that Philip, that actually makes a lot of sense given the context.

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By: Philip Morten - 4th August 2011 at 20:38

Can anyone help with the following?

There are often various coded stencils on aircraft around the structure which I believe relate to various aspects of the airframe, such as design, inspection, standard, etc.

I’ve seen the following markings on a rudder and I’m wondering if someone can help break it down into what the various parts are and mean?

HS&S B/HLFW/R722
[???] DSI [AID I DG]

And also

HLF W.FIN 606
[HLF W ??]

Any help appreciated.

Hotspurs were manufactured by the (then) well known furniture manufacturers, Harris Lebus at their Ferry Lane, Tottenham factory so I suspect that HLF stands for Harris Lebus Furniture or Harris Lebus Ferry Lane

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By: 12jaguar - 4th August 2011 at 11:19

Ooops got me explanation wrong, but you know what I mean:o

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By: Arabella-Cox - 4th August 2011 at 08:27

It would help if you state what aircraft type and period!

Sorry,

Hotspur Glider MkII circa 1942/43.

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By: 12jaguar - 3rd August 2011 at 21:34

AID stands for Aircraft Inspection Department, basically the Ministry quality inspectors. the part would be stamped as being approved for use.

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By: Mark V - 3rd August 2011 at 21:06

It would help if you state what aircraft type and period!

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