Trim tab connection

KevinC · Post by **KevinC** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:20 am

Ok, the trim tab is back on the plane. Those who've been there please take a look and let me know if it looks right to you (lurkers at Just Air, too).

Yes, you could say I'm "apprehensive" about flying it....

K

jak · Post by **jak** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:51 am

Kevin, I don't think you'll have any issues with that. I like where you ran the cable out of the fuselage. Jak

scubarider2 · Post by **scubarider2** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:24 am

Everything looks good to me. I also ran my cable out the fuselage. I gave enough room for upward and downward movement and did a stand-off connection at the stab. wire. This way there is no "rubbing" on the paint job from the cable.
Dennis

KevinC · Post by **KevinC** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:56 am

One thing I forgot to include: as it is the tab can be moved by hand approx. .5 inch down without any movement of the trim control handle. It resists movement up. It appears to be the spring action of the entire length of piano wire that accounts for that 'slop'. When you try to move your tab by hand does it move without moving the control? How much? Would you describe it as 'slop'? or is it stiff?

k

DaveU · Post by **DaveU** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:12 pm

Kevin,
I checked my trim tab. There is a small amount of movement without moving the cockpit control. Maybe close to 1/2". It sounds like the same movement that yours has.

The photo looks like it should be better than mine. Looks good. Fear not. Fly.

Dave

ftcaruso · Post by **ftcaruso** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:15 pm

Today, in preparation for my trip out West next month, I completed a comprehensive annual condition inspection with 150 hours on the Highlander. I noticed that the trim tab hinge had a degree of flex due to looseness occurring on most of the aluminum rivets. I changed out all, on both the elevator and trim tab side, with 1/8 inch stainless to provide for a better bonding strength to both control surfaces. In light of previous concerns with regard to the trim tab, it might be good to check yours when you get a chance.

Frank

Roger · Post by **Roger** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:29 pm

These are some pictures of a trim tab cable bracket that I added to my plane that allowed me not to cut into the fabric for the added support. Not sure how to make these pictures smaller.

Roger

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