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 Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 6:13 am Post subject: Kitfox trim tab- Lloyd |
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Lloyd,=20
Would it be possible to get a copy of the diagram that you used? I am =
having problems with my system, but I think it stems from the bowen =
cable not tight enough, and perhaps the routing.
Thanks,
Larry
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Match: #101 Message: #13768 From: "Cudnohufsky's" =
<7suds(at)Chartermi.net> Subject: Re: Elevator Trim systems Date: Jan =
06, 2006=20
Guy,
The trim tab size was correct for my 4, however it was an XL Model with =
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gross of 950 and a VNE of 104mph. I was running a 503 that would cruise=20
around 70 and it worked great. I know Al has now installed a 582 and as =
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as I know he is still using the same trim system. The friction system on =
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handle worked great as well, I never had it slip on me. Another thought =
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what the RV guys are running, they are using a push pull very similar to =
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throttle, has a push button on the end to lock / unlock and make large=20
adjustments and can also twist from the lock position for micro adjust. =
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never talked to anyone about how well they like it. I ran the cable out =
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the fuselage just under the horizontal stabilizer at about 1/2 the =
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The trim tab was close to the rudder side of the elevator and the =
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was off set to line up with the structural tube in the elevator. Cable=20
stayed close to the bottom of the horizontal stab and did have a bit of =
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"S" shape to it. I also put O-Rings on the cable to keep it from =
chaffing=20
the fabric / finish.
Lloyd
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