a couple of points 1 there are no aileron cables in an ercoupe however
you can get excess play due to worn rodends or hinges. 2 flutter can
be seen from the ground if the plane is low enough and the sun is
hitting the controls at the right angle. Glenn Putnam
On Apr 15, 2009, at 1:21 PM, John Cooper wrote:
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.
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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…
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… 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
