Frans Veldman wrote:
> The aileron setup procedure is driving me nuts. The right aileron has way too
much down movement.
>
Been there, done that. Mopre than once too :-(
> 1) What could be causing this? I have set up everything according to the
> manual,
as far as I know. I suspected that the distance between the aileron hinge
and the bolt for the link rod would be incorrect, but after measuring it, it is
correct for both ailerons. I'm puzzeled by this. Is it possible that one of
the factory holes for one of the bell cranks is incorrectly positioned, so that
the lever action for both ailerons isn't equal?
>
> 2) How do I solve it? Is this something that I can tune away with one of the
various link/push/connecting rods?
>
> Frans
Frans,
first adjust the link rod so that the aileron hits its own stop at the
correct angle. Its the stops that control everything. Do that for both
ailerons before the wings are rigged. Then set up the quick connect bell
cranks so that they are vertical when the ailerons are neutral. Aim for
neutral slightly up, there should be a bit of reflex on the trailing
edge. Maybe 1/4" (6mm) at the TE. Finally adjust the central links,
When adjusting the rod end fittings, make sure there is enough length of
thread inserted into the fittings, about 1.5 X D
One more thing, get a second opinion on the above, long time since I did
it ;-)
Graham
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