Jos,
I don't understand why you are suggesting that if one drive pin is not
connected to the T bar, the anti-servo tabs would function in reverse (ie
causing positive instead of negative feedback to tailplane movement, so
causing instability. I don't see why the unconnected one should move in
reverse direction. Can you explain your thoughts in more detail?
Regards,
Keith.
New Zealand.
----- Original Message -----
From: "josok" <josok-e@ukolo.fi>
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 1:45 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: StructuraL failure or?
>
> Hi Bob,
>
> Yes, i noticed the enormous effect of the trim-tabs.
> Trim to the limits at cruise was one of the items in the test program for
> my plane. And, exactly as in your experience, the forces, especially for
> the nose-up situation, were so much, that i was afraid something would
> break.
>
> The experience changed my opinion about the danger of the your
> out-of-control trim motor story, which i clearly remember.
> I have now a clear marking next to the pullable circuit breaker for the
> trim system, on the panel and in my mind, should this ever happen.
>
> Now i am writing this, i realize that the other action would be to slow
> down the plane, it would probably lower the stick forces to a manageable
> level as well. To be checked!
>
> Still waiting for opinions on the one not-connected trim-tab leading to
> destruction scenario though!
>
>
> Visit - www.EuropaOwners.org
>
>
>
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