electric trim tab actuator
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electric trim tab actuator
Anybody got a pic of their electric trim-tab actuator mounting?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: electric trim tab actuator
Hi Dave,
#241 isn't covered yet and I'm not sure if your's is open right now, but I found that with only a very small bend in the mounting supports, it was possible to space the existing holes perfectly to accomadate the Ray Allen trim servo. I just used a small clamp to squeeze the supports together until the right spacing was achieved. Here's a pic...
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#241 isn't covered yet and I'm not sure if your's is open right now, but I found that with only a very small bend in the mounting supports, it was possible to space the existing holes perfectly to accomadate the Ray Allen trim servo. I just used a small clamp to squeeze the supports together until the right spacing was achieved. Here's a pic...
-Dan
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Re: electric trim tab actuator
Our plate is already in and covered. We're scraping the standard manual system because it quickly broke the piano wire.
Does the Ray Allen trim actuator box have to be shimmed at an angle to line up its arm with the trim tab bellcrank?
Does the Ray Allen trim actuator box have to be shimmed at an angle to line up its arm with the trim tab bellcrank?
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Re: electric trim tab actuator
Pic's thanks to Steve. I did it like this as well.
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Re: electric trim tab actuator
It doesn't appear to be too far out of alignment with the pre-welded bellcrank. Since bellcranks tend to have an inherent change in the angle of motion as they move through their range, it's not likely going to be an issue. I haven't mounted it permanently yet, but I'll check it and shim as required when I do the final assembly to get it in alignment at the centre of the range of movement.Dave Krall CFII SEL SES wrote:Does the Ray Allen trim actuator box have to be shimmed at an angle to line up its arm with the trim tab bellcrank?
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Dan
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Re: electric trim tab actuator
Thanks, they look good.
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Re: electric trim tab actuator
xpflyr,
Which model Ray Allen did you purchase?
Thanks,
Gary
Which model Ray Allen did you purchase?
Thanks,
Gary
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Re: electric trim tab actuator
I've always used the T3-12a because you want a very slow moving servo since you need very little movement.
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Re: electric trim tab actuator
11-02065 T3-12A RAC SERVO ONLYgkremers wrote:xpflyr,
Which model Ray Allen did you purchase?
Thanks,
Gary
11-02040 RAC CLEVIS / PUSHROD
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Re: electric trim tab actuator
Thanks... I'll get one on order. Any pics or description of how the wires are run from the servo to the fuselage.
Gary
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Re: electric trim tab actuator
There a good bit of information on the Ray Allen Company website at http://www.rayallencompany.com. Here's a link to their instructions: http://www.rayallencompany.com/RACmedia ... 2andT3.pdf.
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Re: electric trim tab actuator
The installation is pretty simple. I put the electric trim in because the wire to mine broke and if you want your day to start with some excitement try flying with a fluttering elevator tab. I put the wire inside the fabric and just fished it through a hole next to the fuselage. As you can see by the pictures the trim switch is next to the throttle where you can set it with your finger without taking your hand off of the throttle. I would recommend this over having it on the stick. If you are flying in turbulence you will probably end up hitting the transmit button when you want the trim and vice versa. I think I had to trim a little off of the vertical tab to fit the rod from the Ray Allen unit. The fairing came from Sky Raider LLC in Caldwell. I seen those folks at the Arlington fly in.
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Re: electric trim tab actuator
I emailed Sky Raider, and they replied, "We did sell them in the past but we decided that it was bad business. . . We are only providing them in our kits at this time."Gil T wrote:The fairing came from Sky Raider LLC in Caldwell.
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Re: electric trim tab actuator
For what it's worth, HighWing LLC has elevator trim fairings. A little clunkier than the Sky Raider one, perhaps... but maybe a bit more form-fitting.
http://www.highwingllc.com/elevatortrim.html
Note that the price on the order page is a little higher than on the product page; not sure which is correct.
http://www.highwingllc.com/elevatortrim.html
Note that the price on the order page is a little higher than on the product page; not sure which is correct.
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Re: electric trim tab actuator
I've looked around a little, and I wonder if we couldn't use something like the a model aircraft canopy from Park Flyer Plastics. I'm looking at the Aurora, which is 11" x 3 1/4" x 3"; it might be cut to the size and shape needed.
http://parkflyerplastics.com/cart/index ... 20a&page=4.
[EDIT]: There's another model that looks even better: the Geobat 28 inch. It's 6-1/2" long X 3-3/4" wide X 2" tall, and costs only $3: [/EDIT]
I'll admit that the Sky Raider unit is the best I've seen. I'd love to have its clone.
At $6 (plus $2 postage), it's probably worth a try. They have 99 different canopies, plus other pieces that might work well (engine nacelles, drop tanks, etc.). Here's the link to the page containing the Aurora information: [EDIT]: There's another model that looks even better: the Geobat 28 inch. It's 6-1/2" long X 3-3/4" wide X 2" tall, and costs only $3: [/EDIT]
I'll admit that the Sky Raider unit is the best I've seen. I'd love to have its clone.
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Richard Holtz
Highlander N570L -- Ms. Tonka -- in gestation
If just enough is really good, then too much ought to be perfect.
Highlander N570L -- Ms. Tonka -- in gestation
If just enough is really good, then too much ought to be perfect.