{"id":3457,"date":"2016-01-14T23:13:50","date_gmt":"2016-01-15T05:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smilinpete.com\/wp\/?p=3457"},"modified":"2016-01-14T23:13:50","modified_gmt":"2016-01-15T05:13:50","slug":"started-aileron-trim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smilinpete.com\/wp\/?p=3457","title":{"rendered":"Started aileron trim"},"content":{"rendered":"

January 14, 2016 –<\/strong> I started the assembly of the aileron trim mechanism.<\/p>\n

I’m using manual aileron trim. This is just a setup using springs to help align trim forces directly to the control sticks.<\/p>\n

The kit starts with a hard plastic block that needs some small modifications and some holes drilled.<\/p>\n

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The bracket for the aileron trim mounts between the center two seat ribs, and has a small handle for control. The bracket is drilled to the seat pan, and then installed between the ribs. I drilled the attach holes and the center hole for the handle itself.<\/p>\n

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\"011416004\"<\/a> \"011416005\"<\/a><\/p>\n

If you are reading this and are familiar with this particular installation, you may realize what I did later on, that I put the bracket in the wrong location on the seat pan. Just another of the frustrating moments I’ve had lately…<\/p>\n

I drilled and dimpled holes in the seat ribs where the bracket will be installed.<\/p>\n

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The arm that the springs will attach to needs to be bent approximately 10 degrees down (as installed). I marked the dimension of the bend, and just applied some leverage in the vise. Very easy.<\/p>\n

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The handle is attached to the spindle with a bolt, and has to be drilled. This was relatively straight-forward as well.<\/p>\n

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The spindle is assembled to the plastic block, then has to be drilled for a cotter pin.<\/p>\n

\"011416010\"<\/a> \"011416011\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The block is installed into the bracket. There is a flush screw under the handle. You have to countersink both the bracket and the block to accept the screw.<\/p>\n

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Here’s the completed bracket assembly, and the assembly in place between the seat ribs.<\/p>\n

\"011416013\"<\/a> \"011416014\"<\/a> \"011416015\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I’m going to wait to install the springs until after things are almost done in that area.<\/p>\n

Time: 2:40<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

January 14, 2016 – I started the assembly of the aileron trim mechanism. I’m using manual aileron trim. This is just a setup using springs to help align trim forces directly to the control sticks. The kit starts with a hard plastic block that needs some small modifications and some holes drilled. The bracket for … <\/p>\n

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