Thanks, John. Let me add that at less than proper tension on the cables allows the elevator to move down depending on airspeed, as the wind blows over the elevator. So if one rigs the elevator with less than proper tension, then at flying airspeeds, the elevator does not move up as specified.
I think this is one of the problems with conversion to D model, and need for higher airspeed on landing....as with a looser elevator cable, the elevator is not rising to 9 degrees, even with the control wheeel fully back. In restoration of my coupe, we found that even tho the elevator measured 9 deg up, the cable tension was way below specification....thus allowing less than 9 deg on landing.... Intersting situation, but points out the need for meeting the proper specs on cable tension, so when flying, the elevator moves as specified. Fly Safe _ Have Fun Harry Francis N93530 ________________________________ From: John Cooper <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 2:40:59 PM Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Rigging of elevator (415-C) > Or why did they seal that one in the forst place? The seal is there so someone doesn’t indiscriminately adjust the cable and adversely affect the stall characteristics. John Cooper Skyport Services www.skyportservices .net
