My cable is alright and I just lubed it. I did notice that the stop for the trim tab does'nt seem te allow for any up trim . With the trim in the full up position the tab is level with the elevator. Should'nt there be some travel up. If so ,how much and how do I adjust it . Could the stop be the wrong one. --- On Fri, 7/24/09, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Second Flight To: [email protected], [email protected] Date: Friday, July 24, 2009, 10:23 PM Hey Nick: The first thing to do is to make sure that the trim tab is moving through its full amount of travel. Push the trim control handle to the full forward position and check that the tab is level with the elevator. Then pull the trim control handle to the full aft position and check that the tab is now down about 60 degrees down (more than 45). If the tab movements comply approximately with those numbers, double check your weight and balance to make certain that the empty CG is within the 25.2 to 25.8 inches prescribed in the TCDS. If those are both in sink, look at the trailing edge of the elevator. If it is bent down, this adds additional down trim and may need to be changed. You will need to fly the airplane again. With the trim control full aft, you should be able to glide at approximately 70 MPH ( a little less is just fine) I am assuming you will find that most likely the trim tab is not operating through its full range. This is generally caused by corrosion in the trim wire housing inside the horizontal stabilizer. I have found this on most of the Ercoupes I have worked on. Some I was able to loosen it up by spraying a good dose of liquid wrench, followed by lots of WD-40 or other similar penetrating lubricant, on as much of the wire housing I could access by removing the tail cone. Others required removal of the housing and replacement (I would usually replace the trim wire and housing if I had to go to these efforts). You may also be able to lubricate the wire by loosening its attachment at both ends and pulling it out about 3 feet. Then applying light grease to the wire before pushing it back into place and re fastening it. Lynn Nelsen in a message dated 7/24/2009 3:43:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Wow ! What a glorious morning and wonderful flight.72 degrees light overcast , clear as a bell.This was the first time I got to fly the coupe since I flew her home on a wing and a prayer . Been working on her for 4 months.ASI is about 30 mph high but that will get changed. My Garmin 196 was right on. The little coupe flew majestically.I tell people she is the Metropolitan of the skys.Us old guys remember that little car. I love flying with an open cockpit. I do have one major concern .!! With the trim all the way in ( tab up against stop ) cruise speed , level flight , I can let go of the yoke and she DIVES like a STUKKA. What tha..........That aint right!!!!!!!! What can it be ???? How do I fix it? A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!
