Hi how about the friction damper being set to tight? this would cause the
bracket to deform under load, I have set my damper to release on a 8 pound
load,
It seems to operate quite smoothly,
Ivor Phillips
XS486 London UK
CM Installed,working on rudder cables,
trial fit top and wings
From: "Rocketman" <topglock@cox.net>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Pitch trim damper
>
> John & Amy Eckel wrote:
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<eckel1@comcast.net>
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> >Hello,
> >I am setting up my pitch trim damper and noticed quite a bit
> >of hysterisis (sp?) in the movement of the trim damper. When
> >reversing direction with the trim motor the brackets twist a bit
> >before there is movement. This means that when flying and
> >changing trim direction nothing will happen for a second or two.
> >This could be a nuisance when trying to accurately set the trim.
> >Has anyone else noticed this problem and what was your solution?
> >For the folks that are flying; is this a problem?
> >
> >Thanks in advance.
> >John, A230
> >Cockpit module installed
> >
> >
> >
> John,
>
> I finally got my trim system fully installed and tested, today. I did
> note that the system was a bit slow, however the bellcrank/bulkhead
> assembly moved/torqued only slightly. My guess is that this will
> stiffen up when the upper half of the fuselage is installed. The demo
> ride I took showed no symptoms of slow trimming.
>
> Jeff
> N55XS
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