---------------------------------------------------------- RV7-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 08/03/07: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:23 PM - Elevator trim rigging (Rafael) 2. 06:10 PM - Re: Elevator trim rigging (andrew phillips) 3. 07:02 PM - Re: Elevator trim rigging (J. Brunke) 4. 08:05 PM - Re: Elevator trim rigging (Rafael) 5. 11:25 PM - Re: Elevator trim rigging (B Tomm) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:23:14 PM PST US From: "Rafael" Subject: RV7-List: Elevator trim rigging Hi folks! I would appreciate some help. I'm trying to rig up the electric trim and find that I need to trim away quite a bit of metal to eliminate interference for the full down trim. I followed Van's instructions regarding the positioning of the trim motor mount. As you can see from the pictures, though still within the opening footprint, the actuating rod turned out pretty close to the inboard edge. (I thought about centering the mounts at the time, but decided to trust the plans.) After installing the trim system, there is a slight miss-alignment, but nothing that would cause stress in the system. I made some marks on the max, min, and half-way travel of the actuating rod. I then adjusted the length for no trim at the half-way point. What worries me most is the amount of metal I have to file out to prevent the actuating rod from contacting the elevator under max down trim. As you can see, I've already removed quite a bit of Aluminum. I hesitate to trim further without some reassurance. Van's builder's assistance is closed for the weekend, so I thought I would seek y'alls' help (I recently moved to Aiken, SC, and I'm learning the local grammar ;)) Thanks and best regards, Rafael ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:10:30 PM PST US From: andrew phillips Subject: Re: RV7-List: Elevator trim rigging ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:02:26 PM PST US From: "J. Brunke" Subject: Re: RV7-List: Elevator trim rigging Dear Rafael, I had the same problem, till a more experienced builder told me to put a bend in the threaded rod. It will lift it just slightly and should give you a little more breathing room. Hope that works for you. Sorry I don't have a photo close by to send. John Brunke RV7 in progress ----- Original Message ----- From: Rafael To: rv7-list@matronics.com Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 6:22 PM Subject: RV7-List: Elevator trim rigging Hi folks! I would appreciate some help. I'm trying to rig up the electric trim and find that I need to trim away quite a bit of metal to eliminate interference for the full down trim. I followed Van's instructions regarding the positioning of the trim motor mount. As you can see from the pictures, though still within the opening footprint, the actuating rod turned out pretty close to the inboard edge. (I thought about centering the mounts at the time, but decided to trust the plans.) After installing the trim system, there is a slight miss-alignment, but nothing that would cause stress in the system. I made some marks on the max, min, and half-way travel of the actuating rod. I then adjusted the length for no trim at the half-way point. What worries me most is the amount of metal I have to file out to prevent the actuating rod from contacting the elevator under max down trim. As you can see, I've already removed quite a bit of Aluminum. I hesitate to trim further without some reassurance. Van's builder's assistance is closed for the weekend, so I thought I would seek y'alls' help (I recently moved to Aiken, SC, and I'm learning the local grammar ;)) Thanks and best regards, Rafael ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:05:23 PM PST US From: "Rafael" Subject: RE: RV7-List: Elevator trim rigging Thanks! That makes a lot of sense. It's definitely less traumatic than removing al that aluminum. I'll try it. Regards, Rafael _____ From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of J. Brunke Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 11:04 PM Subject: Re: RV7-List: Elevator trim rigging Dear Rafael, I had the same problem, till a more experienced builder told me to put a bend in the threaded rod. It will lift it just slightly and should give you a little more breathing room. Hope that works for you. Sorry I don't have a photo close by to send. John Brunke RV7 in progress ----- Original Message ----- From: Rafael Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 6:22 PM Subject: RV7-List: Elevator trim rigging Hi folks! I would appreciate some help. I'm trying to rig up the electric trim and find that I need to trim away quite a bit of metal to eliminate interference for the full down trim. I followed Van's instructions regarding the positioning of the trim motor mount. As you can see from the pictures, though still within the opening footprint, the actuating rod turned out pretty close to the inboard edge. (I thought about centering the mounts at the time, but decided to trust the plans.) After installing the trim system, there is a slight miss-alignment, but nothing that would cause stress in the system. I made some marks on the max, min, and half-way travel of the actuating rod. I then adjusted the length for no trim at the half-way point. What worries me most is the amount of metal I have to file out to prevent the actuating rod from contacting the elevator under max down trim. As you can see, I've already removed quite a bit of Aluminum. I hesitate to trim further without some reassurance. Van's builder's assistance is closed for the weekend, so I thought I would seek y'alls' help (I recently moved to Aiken, SC, and I'm learning the local grammar ;)) Thanks and best regards, Rafael ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 11:25:12 PM PST US From: "B Tomm" Subject: RE: RV7-List: Elevator trim rigging Rafael, My kit came with two sets of aluminum material to make the horn which is riveted to the trim surface and connects to the rod. One is for manual trim and one for electric. Are you sure that your using the correct one? I don't recall having to trim or enlarge the hole for the rod. Bevan Rv7A wiring _____ From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rafael Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 5:22 PM Subject: RV7-List: Elevator trim rigging Hi folks! I would appreciate some help. I'm trying to rig up the electric trim and find that I need to trim away quite a bit of metal to eliminate interference for the full down trim. I followed Van's instructions regarding the positioning of the trim motor mount. As you can see from the pictures, though still within the opening footprint, the actuating rod turned out pretty close to the inboard edge. (I thought about centering the mounts at the time, but decided to trust the plans.) After installing the trim system, there is a slight miss-alignment, but nothing that would cause stress in the system. I made some marks on the max, min, and half-way travel of the actuating rod. I then adjusted the length for no trim at the half-way point. What worries me most is the amount of metal I have to file out to prevent the actuating rod from contacting the elevator under max down trim. As you can see, I've already removed quite a bit of Aluminum. I hesitate to trim further without some reassurance. Van's builder's assistance is closed for the weekend, so I thought I would seek y'alls' help (I recently moved to Aiken, SC, and I'm learning the local grammar ;)) Thanks and best regards, Rafael ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv7-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV7-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv7-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv7-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.