I happen to be doing mt elevator cable tensions now (160-190 inch pounds) and can not find a tensiometer for 5/32 inch cable to do it. Any ideas? John
--- On Wed, 4/15/09, John Cooper <[email protected]> wrote: From: John Cooper <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] control system flutter To: "'ety'" <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 12:21 PM What we did find was that there was excess play in the aileron control system. It did not pass the test specified (clamp one aileron and measure play in the other one). Experts, please post which book has that info. The service bulletin covering removal of the aileron balance weights. ____________ _________ ____ We had lots of messages about the Sebring accident when it occurred due to the report by the ATP on the ground who said he saw the aileron flutter. We have not seen the final report on this accident. I can’t for the life of me understand how someone could see aileron flutter from the ground… ____________ _________ ____ … At that time, he thought it was elevator flutter that had broken the tail cone. Elevator cable tensions are unusually high for the Ercoupe. For a reason… John Cooper Skyport Services www.skyportservices .net
