Hi Mike,
You hit the nail on the head. The bolt going through the
bell crank bearings was a little lose because I had been
messing with the assembly a couple times. I tightened it
and the problem is solved.
Thanks to all who responded.
Mike, enjoy SNF.
John, A230
----- Original Message -----
From: <DuaneFamly@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Pitch trim damper
>
> Hi John,
>
> I was just out in the shop and ran the trim motor using the battery from
my
> Makita drill and it seemed to move smoothly in both directions without
> hesitation. You might want to check to make sure that the two nuts (one
locking and
> the other an aircraft nut) on either side of the bellcrank arm are tight.
That
> might cause some bending, but other than that, if everything else is snug,
I
> can't seem to figure what could be causing the twisting.
>
>
> Mike Duane A207
> Redding, California
> XS Conventional Gear
> CM & rudder pedals with cables installed. Tailwheel complete. Wing pins
and
> tie bar installed. Working on baggage bay. Conventional gear assembled and
soon
> to be fitted.
> But Sun-N-Fun comes soon!
>
>
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