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rafael(at)gforcecable.com
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:23 pm Post subject: Elevator trim rigging

Hi folks!  

   

I would appreciate some help.  I’m trying to rig up the electric trim and find that I need to trim away quite a bit of metal to eliminate interference for the full down trim.  

   

I followed Van’s instructions regarding the positioning of the trim motor mount.  As you can see from the pictures, though still within the opening footprint,  

the actuating rod turned out pretty close to the inboard edge.  (I thought about centering the mounts at the time, but decided to trust the plans.)  

   

After installing the trim system, there is a slight miss-alignment, but nothing that would cause stress in the system.  I made some marks on the max, min, and half-way travel of the actuating rod.  I then adjusted the length for no trim at the half-way point.    

   

What worries me most is the amount of metal I have to file out to prevent the actuating rod from contacting the elevator under max down trim.  As you can see, I’ve already removed quite a bit of Aluminum.  I hesitate to trim further without some reassurance.  

   

Van’s builder’s assistance is closed for the weekend, so I thought I would seek y’alls’ help (I recently moved to Aiken, SC, and I’m learning the local grammar )  

   

Thanks and best regards,  

   

Rafael

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andrew.phillips(at)sympat
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 5:10 pm Post subject: Elevator trim rigging

John Brunke

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 43

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:02 pm Post subject: Elevator trim rigging

Dear Rafael,

  

 I had the same problem, till a more experienced  builder told me to put a bend in the threaded rod.  

  

 It will lift it just slightly and should give you a  little more breathing room.

 Hope that works for you.   Sorry I don't  have a photo close by to send.

  

 John Brunke

 RV7 in progress

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rafael(at)gforcecable.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 7:05 pm Post subject: Elevator trim rigging

Thanks!  

   

That makes a lot of sense.  It’s definitely less traumatic than removing al that aluminum.  

   

I’ll try it.  

   

Regards,  

   

Rafael  

         

  

From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of J. Brunke

 Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 11:04 PM

 To: rv7-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Re: Elevator trim rigging  

  

     

Dear Rafael,  

    

   

    

I had the same problem, till a more experienced builder told me to put a bend in the threaded rod.    

    

   

    

It will lift it just slightly and should give you a little more breathing room.  

    

Hope that works for you.   Sorry I don't have a photo close by to send.  

    

   

    

John Brunke  

    

RV7 in progress  

  [quote]    

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fvalarm(at)rapidnet.net
Guest

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 10:25 pm Post subject: Elevator trim rigging

Rafael,

  

 My kit came with two sets of aluminum material to make the  horn which is riveted to the trim surface and connects to the rod.  One is  for manual trim and one for electric.  Are you sure that your using the  correct one?  I don't recall having to trim or enlarge the hole for the  rod.

  

 Bevan

 Rv7A  wiring

 



   From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of  Rafael

Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 5:22 PM

To:  rv7-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Elevator trim  rigging

 

  

Hi  folks! 

  

I would appreciate some help.   I’m trying to rig up the electric trim and find that I need to trim away quite a  bit of metal to eliminate interference for the full down  trim. 

  

I followed Van’s instructions  regarding the positioning of the trim motor mount.  As you can see from the  pictures, though still within the opening  footprint, 

the actuating rod turned out pretty  close to the inboard edge.  (I thought about centering the mounts at the  time, but decided to trust the plans.) 

  

After installing the trim system,  there is a slight miss-alignment, but nothing that would cause stress in the  system.  I made some marks on the max, min, and half-way travel of the  actuating rod.  I then adjusted the length for no trim at the half-way  point.   

  

What worries me most is the amount  of metal I have to file out to prevent the actuating rod from contacting the  elevator under max down trim.  As you can see, I’ve already removed quite a  bit of Aluminum.  I hesitate to trim further without some  reassurance. 

  

Van’s builder’s assistance is closed  for the weekend, so I thought I would seek y’alls’ help (I recently moved to  Aiken, SC, and I’m learning the local grammar  ) 

  

Thanks and best  regards, 

  

Rafael

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rafael(at)gforcecable.com
Guest

Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:52 am Post subject: Elevator trim rigging

Bevan,  

   

Thanks for your input.  

   

I believe I have the correct type installed.  

   

I also have two sets of horns: one with the provision for either electric or manual trim, and another for electric trim only.    

   

On the one for either installation, there are two sets of holes.  One set, further from the trim surface, is for the manual trim.  The other, closest to the trim surface, is for electric trim.  One is supposed to trim off the excess material for the electric trim installation.  

   

On the other set of horns, those for electric trim, there is only one set of holes and no material trimming is necessary.  When I compare the set horn for universal installation with the ones for electric installation only, the dimensions are the same after trimming the excess material on the dual ones.  

   

Now, if one were to use the manual trim holes on the dual horns in an electric installation, there would indeed be plenty of clearance for the rod.  This makes me wonder why did Vans make the electric trim horns so much closer to the trim tab.  

   

Thanks and best regards,  

   

Rafael  

   

   

         

  

From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of B Tomm

 Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 2:23 AM

 To: rv7-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: Elevator trim rigging  

  

   

Rafael,  

   

My kit came with two sets of aluminum material to make the horn which is riveted to the trim surface and connects to the rod.  One is for manual trim and one for electric.  Are you sure that your using the correct one?  I don't recall having to trim or enlarge the hole for the rod.  

   

Bevan    

Rv7A wiring  

  

       

  

From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rafael

 Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 5:22 PM

 To: rv7-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Elevator trim rigging  

Hi folks!  

   

I would appreciate some help.  I’m trying to rig up the electric trim and find that I need to trim away quite a bit of metal to eliminate interference for the full down trim.  

   

I followed Van’s instructions regarding the positioning of the trim motor mount.  As you can see from the pictures, though still within the opening footprint,  

the actuating rod turned out pretty close to the inboard edge.  (I thought about centering the mounts at the time, but decided to trust the plans.)  

   

After installing the trim system, there is a slight miss-alignment, but nothing that would cause stress in the system.  I made some marks on the max, min, and half-way travel of the actuating rod.  I then adjusted the length for no trim at the half-way point.    

   

What worries me most is the amount of metal I have to file out to prevent the actuating rod from contacting the elevator under max down trim.  As you can see, I’ve already removed quite a bit of Aluminum.  I hesitate to trim further without some reassurance.  

   

Van’s builder’s assistance is closed for the weekend, so I thought I would seek y’alls’ help (I recently moved to Aiken, SC, and I’m learning the local grammar )  

   

Thanks and best regards,  

   

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rafael(at)gforcecable.com
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Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 6:58 am Post subject: Elevator trim rigging

Thanks again, John for your suggestion.  

   

I bent the rod a few degrees and that worked very well.  It not only gave me good clearance, but I was also to correct for the slight miss-alignment.  

   

I now have another question:  I measure a trim control of 20.6 degrees up trim max. and 23.2 degrees down trim max.  Van’s figures, on section 15: Flight Controls, call for Maximum up/down of 25-35 degrees.  That implies to me that a minimum travel of 50 degrees is necessary.  I’m getting 43.8 degrees, so there’s no way to meet these numbers.  It’s all that the motor actuator will give.  

   

Any comments as to what’s going on?  

   

Thanks and regards,  

   

Rafael  

         

  

From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rafael

 Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 10:58 PM

 To: rv7-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: Elevator trim rigging  

  

   

Thanks!  

   

That makes a lot of sense.  It’s definitely less traumatic than removing al that aluminum.  

   

I’ll try it.  

   

Regards,  

   

Rafael  

         

  

From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of J. Brunke

 Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 11:04 PM

 To: rv7-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Re: Elevator trim rigging  

  

     

Dear Rafael,  

    

   

    

I had the same problem, till a more experienced builder told me to put a bend in the threaded rod.    

    

   

    

It will lift it just slightly and should give you a little more breathing room.  

    

Hope that works for you.   Sorry I don't have a photo close by to send.  

    

   

    

John Brunke  

    

RV7 in progress  

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sshook(at)cox.net
Guest

Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:54 pm Post subject: Elevator trim rigging

I had the same question when I was working on my Elevators.  I believe somewhere in the electric trim instructions it does say that you can put a bend in the threaded rod.  

     

                                

 Scott R. Shook 

 RV-7A (Building) 

 N696JS (Reserved)   

        

  

From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rafael

 Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 17:22

 To: rv7-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Elevator trim rigging  

  

   

Hi folks!  

   

I would appreciate some help.  I’m trying to rig up the electric trim and find that I need to trim away quite a bit of metal to eliminate interference for the full down trim.  

   

I followed Van’s instructions regarding the positioning of the trim motor mount.  As you can see from the pictures, though still within the opening footprint,  

the actuating rod turned out pretty close to the inboard edge.  (I thought about centering the mounts at the time, but decided to trust the plans.)  

   

After installing the trim system, there is a slight miss-alignment, but nothing that would cause stress in the system.  I made some marks on the max, min, and half-way travel of the actuating rod.  I then adjusted the length for no trim at the half-way point.    

   

What worries me most is the amount of metal I have to file out to prevent the actuating rod from contacting the elevator under max down trim.  As you can see, I’ve already removed quite a bit of Aluminum.  I hesitate to trim further without some reassurance.  

   

Van’s builder’s assistance is closed for the weekend, so I thought I would seek y’alls’ help (I recently moved to Aiken, SC, and I’m learning the local grammar )  

   

Thanks and best regards,  

   

Rafael  

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Don Owens

Joined: 17 Jan 2006
Posts: 24
Location: North Central Washington

Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:21 am Post subject: Elevator trim rigging

Hi Rafael,  

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Thanks for the post.  I have just been working on the same thing.  Now I need to hook up the actuating rod and see if I have the same problem.  If it does, I’ll let you know.  

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In the mean time, thanks for making me aware of a potential problem.  

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Don Owens  

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Hi folks!  

   

I would appreciate some help.  I’m trying to rig up the electric trim and find that I need to trim away quite a bit of metal to eliminate interference for the full down trim.  

   

I followed Van’s instructions regarding the positioning of the trim motor mount.  As you can see from the pictures, though still within the opening footprint,  

the actuating rod turned out pretty close to the inboard edge.  (I thought about centering the mounts at the time, but decided to trust the plans.)  

   

After installing the trim system, there is a slight miss-alignment, but nothing that would cause stress in the system.  I made some marks on the max, min, and half-way travel of the actuating rod.  I then adjusted the length for no trim at the half-way point.    

   

What worries me most is the amount of metal I have to file out to prevent the actuating rod from contacting the elevator under max down trim.  As you can see, I’ve already removed quite a bit of Aluminum.  I hesitate to trim further without some reassurance.  

   

Van’s builder’s assistance is closed for the weekend, so I thought I would seek y’alls’ help (I recently moved to Aiken, SC, and I’m learning the local grammar )  

   

Thanks and best regards,  

   

Rafael  

       [quote][b]

Don Owens

Joined: 17 Jan 2006
Posts: 24
Location: North Central Washington

Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:59 am Post subject: Elevator trim rigging

Rafael,  

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Well, I checked the actuating rod on my elevator trim system and found that it also had too much interference.    

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I took it all apart and removed some sheet metal where it was rubbing.  Also I used a sander and ground the threads off in the middle portion of the rod so it would not bind if it did rub on the sheet metal.  Now it only rubs the sheet metal in an extreme nose down trim position.  

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If I need that much nose down trip perhaps I should remove the excess weight from my baggage compartment. J  

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Don  

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yenduc(at)sbcglobal.net
Guest

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:52 pm Post subject: Elevator trim rigging

Rafael:

I just got back from a trip and saw your question about the trim travel.  I measured mine today and it is very close to your measurement.  I have 20.3 up trim (down movement of the trim tab) and 24.8 down trim (up movement of the  trim tab) for a total of 45.3.  As I recall from the last RV that I flew you use very little of the trim tab to adjust for approach speed and curse.  I see no method of getting more travel without changing the trim servo. Maybe someone else has a method to get more travel from the servo.  



good luck

dave

RV 7A

Starting on the cowling

On Aug 4, 2007, at 7:54 AM, Rafael wrote:

[quote]

Thanks again, John for your suggestion.

 

I bent the rod a few degrees and that worked very well.  It not only gave me good clearance, but I was also to correct for the slight miss-alignment.

 

I now have another question:  I measure a trim control of 20.6 degrees up trim max. and 23.2 degrees down trim max.  Van’s figures, on section 15: Flight Controls, call for Maximum up/down of 25-35 degrees.  That implies to me that a minimum travel of 50 degrees is necessary.  I’m getting 43.8 degrees, so there’s no way to meet these numbers.  It’s all that the motor actuator will give.

 

Any comments as to what’s going on?

 

Thanks and regards,

 

Rafael

 



From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of RafaelSent: Friday, August 03, 2007 10:58 PMTo: rv7-list(at)matronics.com (rv7-list(at)matronics.com)Subject: RE: Elevator trim rigging



 

Thanks!

 

That makes a lot of sense.  It’s definitely less traumatic than removing al that aluminum.

 

I’ll try it.

 

Regards,

 

Rafael

 



From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of J. BrunkeSent: Friday, August 03, 2007 11:04 PMTo: rv7-list(at)matronics.com (rv7-list(at)matronics.com)Subject: Re: Elevator trim rigging



 

Dear Rafael,



 



I had the same problem, till a more experienced builder told me to put a bend in the threaded rod.  



 



It will lift it just slightly and should give you a little more breathing room.



Hope that works for you.   Sorry I don't have a photo close by to send.



 



John Brunke



RV7 in progress

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g4mech(at)sbcglobal.net
Guest

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:12 pm Post subject: Elevator trim rigging

Yep, my RV-7 needs VERY little trim changes through the full speed  range.

  

 Mike

 RV-7

 250 Hours



   From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave  Cudney

Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 10:49 PM

To:  rv7-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: Elevator trim  rigging

 

Rafael: 

 I just got back from a trip and saw your question about the trim  travel.  I measured mine today and it is very close to your  measurement.  I have 20.3 up trim (down movement of the trim tab) and 24.8  down trim (up movement of the  trim tab) for a total of 45.3.  As I  recall from the last RV that I flew you use very little of the trim tab to  adjust for approach speed and curse.  I see no method of getting more  travel without changing the trim servo. Maybe someone else has a method to get  more travel from the servo.  

 

 good luck

 dave

 RV 7A

 Starting on the cowling

 

 

  On Aug 4, 2007, at 7:54 AM, Rafael wrote:

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Thanks again,    John for your suggestion.   

   

I bent the    rod a few degrees and that worked very well.  It not only gave me good    clearance, but I was also to correct for the slight miss-alignment.   

   

I now have    another question:  I measure a trim control of 20.6 degrees up trim max.    and 23.2 degrees down trim max.  Van’s figures, on section 15: Flight    Controls, call for Maximum up/down of 25-35 degrees.  That implies to me    that a minimum travel of 50 degrees is necessary.  I’m getting 43.8    degrees, so there’s no way to meet these numbers.  It’s all that the    motor actuator will give.   

   

Any comments    as to what’s going on?   

   

Thanks and    regards,   

   

Rafael   

            

   

From:    owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com)]    On Behalf Of    RafaelSent: Friday,    August 03, 2007 10:58 PMTo:    rv7-list(at)matronics.com (rv7-list(at)matronics.com)Subject: RE:    Elevator trim rigging

   

   

Thanks!   

   

That makes a    lot of sense.  It’s definitely less traumatic than removing al that    aluminum.   

   

I’ll try    it.   

   

Regards,   

   

Rafael   

            

   

From:    owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com)]    On Behalf Of    J. BrunkeSent: Friday,    August 03, 2007 11:04 PMTo:    rv7-list(at)matronics.com (rv7-list(at)matronics.com)Subject: Re:    Elevator trim rigging

   

      

Dear    Rafael,

      



      

I had the same problem, till a    more experienced builder told me to put a bend in the threaded    rod.  

      



      

It will lift it just slightly and    should give you a little more breathing room.

      

Hope that works for    you.   Sorry I don't have a photo close by to    send.

      



      

John    Brunke

      

RV7 in    progress

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From:      Rafael (rafael(at)gforcecable.com)

          

To:      rv7-list(at)matronics.com (rv7-list(at)matronics.com)

          

Sent: Friday,      August 03, 2007 6:22 PM

          

Subject:      Elevator trim rigging

          



     

Hi folks!     

     

I would appreciate some      help.  I’m trying to rig up the electric trim and find that I need to      trim away quite a bit of metal to eliminate interference for the full down      trim.     

     

I followed Van’s instructions      regarding the positioning of the trim motor mount.  As you can see from      the pictures, though still within the opening footprint,     

the actuating rod turned out      pretty close to the inboard edge.  (I thought about centering the      mounts at the time, but decided to trust the plans.)     

     

After installing the trim      system, there is a slight miss-alignment, but nothing that would cause      stress in the system.  I made some marks on the max, min, and half-way      travel of the actuating rod.  I then adjusted the length for no trim at      the half-way point.      

     

What worries me most is the      amount of metal I have to file out to prevent the actuating rod from      contacting the elevator under max down trim.  As you can see, I’ve      already removed quite a bit of Aluminum.  I hesitate to trim further      without some reassurance.     

     

Van’s builder’s assistance is      closed for the weekend, so I thought I would seek y’alls’ help (I recently      moved to Aiken,      SC, and I’m      learning the local grammar )     

     

Thanks and best      regards,     

     

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rafael(at)gforcecable.com
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 3:26 am Post subject: Elevator trim rigging

Thanks!  

   

That’s what it is and it looks like it will do fine.  

   

Cheers,  

   

Rafael  

RV7A Just finishing the empennage.  

         

  

From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave Cudney

 Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 1:49 AM

 To: rv7-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Re: Elevator trim rigging  

  

   

Rafael:    

   

    

I just got back from a trip and saw your question about the trim travel.  I measured mine today and it is very close to your measurement.  I have 20.3 up trim (down movement of the trim tab) and 24.8 down trim (up movement of the  trim tab) for a total of 45.3.  As I recall from the last RV that I flew you use very little of the trim tab to adjust for approach speed and curse.  I see no method of getting more travel without changing the trim servo. Maybe someone else has a method to get more travel from the servo.    

    

   

    

good luck  

    

dave  

    

RV 7A  

    

Starting on the cowling  

    

   

    

       

On Aug 4, 2007, at 7:54 AM, Rafael wrote:  

  



 

     

Thanks again, John for your suggestion.  

   

I bent the rod a few degrees and that worked very well.  It not only gave me good clearance, but I was also to correct for the slight miss-alignment.  

   

I now have another question:  I measure a trim control of 20.6 degrees up trim max. and 23.2 degrees down trim max.  Van’s figures, on section 15: Flight Controls, call for Maximum up/down of 25-35 degrees.  That implies to me that a minimum travel of 50 degrees is necessary.  I’m getting 43.8 degrees, so there’s no way to meet these numbers.  It’s all that the motor actuator will give.  

   

Any comments as to what’s going on?  

   

Thanks and regards,  

   

Rafael  

         

  

From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of Rafael

 Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 10:58 PM

 To: rv7-list(at)matronics.com (rv7-list(at)matronics.com)

 Subject: RE: Elevator trim rigging  

  

   

Thanks!  

   

That makes a lot of sense.  It’s definitely less traumatic than removing al that aluminum.  

   

I’ll try it.  

   

Regards,  

   

Rafael  

         

  

From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of J. Brunke

 Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 11:04 PM

 To: rv7-list(at)matronics.com (rv7-list(at)matronics.com)

 Subject: Re: Elevator trim rigging  

  

     

Dear Rafael,  

    

   

    

I had the same problem, till a more experienced builder told me to put a bend in the threaded rod.    

    

   

    

It will lift it just slightly and should give you a little more breathing room.  

    

Hope that works for you.   Sorry I don't have a photo close by to send.  

    

   

    

John Brunke  

    

RV7 in progress  

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----- Original Message -----  

    

From: Rafael (rafael(at)gforcecable.com)  

    

To: rv7-list(at)matronics.com (rv7-list(at)matronics.com)  

    

Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 6:22 PM  

    

Subject: Elevator trim rigging  

    

   

  

Hi folks!  

   

I would appreciate some help.  I’m trying to rig up the electric trim and find that I need to trim away quite a bit of metal to eliminate interference for the full down trim.  

   

I followed Van’s instructions regarding the positioning of the trim motor mount.  As you can see from the pictures, though still within the opening footprint,  

the actuating rod turned out pretty close to the inboard edge.  (I thought about centering the mounts at the time, but decided to trust the plans.)  

   

After installing the trim system, there is a slight miss-alignment, but nothing that would cause stress in the system.  I made some marks on the max, min, and half-way travel of the actuating rod.  I then adjusted the length for no trim at the half-way point.   

   

What worries me most is the amount of metal I have to file out to prevent the actuating rod from contacting the elevator under max down trim.  As you can see, I’ve already removed quite a bit of Aluminum.  I hesitate to trim further without some reassurance.  

   

Van’s builder’s assistance is closed for the weekend, so I thought I would seek y’alls’ help (I recently moved to Aiken, SC, and I’m learning the local grammar )  

   

Thanks and best regards,  

   

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