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Scott.
Ed already pointed to the FAQ section describing
the split elevator. I want to add that the spring is really an advancement that
is worth it's installation in this type of elevator.
The split elevator can go up to 20 degrees. That
will result in a slow flight of around 50 MPH. You don't want
that accidentally to happen and there comes the spring in. The spring is
holding the elevator at a 13 degree up position - the position originally
designed as end stop for the Coupe. In that position, the speed goes
down to 60-70 miles - a safe approach speed for a Coupe (or climb speed if
you want). A pilot has to overcome the springs force by pulling harder on the
yokes to get the elevator higher. Even if you trim the elevator full up, it
will stop at that spring enabled stop. It is a very simple safety feature.
It avoids getting accidentally too close to the stalling speeds.
When assembling the spring, one has to take care
that the spring is fitted into one of the three available holes that corresponds
to the 13 degree elevator up.
The empty weight of my brothers 415-E is 918
pounds. With a pilot of 190 pounds and a passenger of 148 pounds and no baggage,
he can fill up all tanks and fly legally.
That Coupe has basic VFR instrumentation, a
T&B, VSI , 3 Terra Radios (NV/Com/ Transponder) and not much
more.
My Coupe, that was converted from a C over a C/D to
a E model has similar values.
Hope this satisfies your curiosity.
Hartmut, N3330H
----- Original Message -----From: scottTo: Ercoupe TechSent: Monday, October 24, 2005 4:26 PMSubject: [COUPERS-TECH] Spring loaded elevator----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]----Hello -
- Could someone please explain to me what, why and when of the 'spring loaded' feature for up elevator.
- Also- does any one have an estimate... or a stock value for 'empty' weight of a 415E?
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