I'm aware of the CD; my question related to a purely D model. Jerry Eichenberger Columbus, Ohio N2906H
>>> David Abrams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 06/10/98 05:13PM >>> ---------- From: Jerry Eichenberger[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 1998 5:05 PM To: David Abrams; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Landing fast in 415CD Has anyone ever seen a D with the greater elevator travel? Yes, most of them. <G> I realize that the reduced travel is required because of the increased gross weight, and not giving enough travel to allow it ti stall. Assuming that you're not afraid of a stall, what's the problem with increased travel? It is illegal since it violates the type certificate. Theoretically your insurance company could refuse coverage if they have evidence you knew the elevator had been reset. It seems to me to be safer to be able to control the airplane better, than to be so singularly focused on avoiding a stall. Anyone seen an STC or 337 approval for a D to have more elevator travel? Yes, it is called a 415CD and there is a type certificate for it. Only problem is you are limited to 1260lbs again. Jerry Eichenberger Columbus, Ohio N2906H >>> David Abrams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 06/10/98 04:38PM >>> Dennis, Since you have a 415CD make sure the up elevator travel is set to 13 degrees as per a C and not the limited up elevator travel of 9 degrees for a D. There is an ERCO service information letter (Ercoupe Information Letter No. 1, Jan 1, 1956) that essentially said the D was not a good idea because of the reduced elevator travel. David Abrams [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ercoupe.com I have a problem getting my Coupe to land slow. I had a new airspeed indicator installed, but I still need to carry about 75mph (power off) to have any elevator when I flair. I fly a 47 415CD with rudder pedals. And yes, there is very little braking action with the Goodyear brakes. I routinely pull the brakes on before landing to bleed speed as quickly as possibe. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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