Hi, Warren,
I didn't say "illegal," I said "improper." Any airframe modification
that
is done requires a 337 form, and I'll bet no one has one for an aileron
trim
tab. If not, then I guess they are illegal. Besides, why do something
that can
slice a person's leg, causes more drag and IMHO looks ugly when you can do
it
neatly just by going by the book? Yes, a trim tab as large as a child's
hand
does indicate real problems. Those problems can usually easily be cured
just by
going through the rigging procedure laid out in the Service Manual and in
the
Service Bulletins book. Those C models with split elevators also should
have
337's in their paperwork. I also agree with you that overloading any
airplane
is deadly. But that's a whole other question. My point was that you
don't have
to re-bend the trailing edge of the aileron whenever pilots of different
weights
climb into the airplane.Syd Cohen NC94196 Wausau, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Syd, How are trim tabs illegal. The rule of thumb is as good as, or better. > The point I was making is, because the book said xxxxxxx . It is not carved > in stone. Each person has a better mouse trap. I have also seen tab as big as > a child hand. And I would guess that that a/c has a real problem. Problem > that would mean real work to remedy. But Illegal is a strong word. Go to > Ercoupe fly in Look at ID plates Split elevator with C Data plates. Do a > weight an Balance on Ercoupe departing to go back home. Two grown men > Cameras, baggage, IFR and full tanks. That deadly Not the trim tabs. Warren > H. > Been there done that.
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