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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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