The quadrant at the top of the column should be centered when the yokes are centered. Incorrectly drilled U-joints or sprockets incorrectly meshed with the chains can cause this. When the quadrant is centered, the arms at the base of the column are NOT centered.
Once the yokes, quadrant and ailerons are all centered, the steering rod should be adjusted to make the nosewheel point forward. John Cooper Skyport Services 518 797-3064 www.skyportservices.net _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Glen Davis Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 11:18 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Victor Rodriguez Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Steering problem Gang When I taxi straight, my yokes are about 30 degrees right. When I am flying straight and level, the yokes are perfect, tops at 12 o'clock. On the control column there are turn-buckles that seem to be the adjustment device for the chain to correct this on-the-ground steering problem, but the turn-buckles appear to be evenly centered. So, is the fix to make the yokes straight up when the plane is taxing straight ahead in the turnbuckles or somewhere else. One other thought is the adjustment on the steering control arm. Is this the correct approach? Glen Glen Davis 917 297 1111 www.ishootpictures.com www.ercoupepilot.com
