Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net> (Marvin Kaye)
To: lml
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 22:03:40 -0500
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From: Billhogarty@aol.com
Subject: Re: Elevator Balancing
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For Brent S.

Brent:  The left elevator was the real problem because it has the trim tab, 
the linkage, the wiring,  and the MAC trim motor.  I finally drilled out all 
of the original lead.  Then I melted lead in a tuna can with a propane torch 
and poured melted lead into the remaining cavity to achieve the maximum lead 
density possible.

Unfortunately, it wasnt enough.  Two problems.  One - I am using a  2 part 
epoxy primer that adds weight;  second, I have 2 static wicks on each 
elevator.  The only solution was to use the balancing kit from Lancair.  Both 
of my elevators were close but after priming and adding the static wicks, I 
was no-longer close and I did not want to be underbalanced.

I will say that I was impressed with the fit of Lancair's  balancing arm.  It 
was easy to install after both elevators were in place if you install the arm 
with weight already attached before the elevators.  I used a little piece of 
string to make sure that I didnt lose the assembly.  Makes a nice neat 
package.  

I expect to have to add a little more weight to the balance arm after I do 
the final paint but at least it will be very easy to do when the elevators 
are off.  Good Luck,  Bill H.  L-IVP @ 97%

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For Brent S.<BR>
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Brent:&nbsp; The left elevator was the real problem because it has the trim=20=
tab, the linkage, the wiring,&nbsp; and the MAC trim motor.&nbsp; I finally=20=
drilled out all of the original lead.&nbsp; Then I melted lead in a tuna can=
 with a propane torch and poured melted lead into the remaining cavity to ac=
hieve the maximum lead density possible.<BR>
<BR>
Unfortunately, it wasnt enough.&nbsp; Two problems.&nbsp; One - I am using a=
&nbsp; 2 part epoxy primer that adds weight;&nbsp; second, I have 2 static w=
icks on each elevator.&nbsp; The only solution was to use the balancing kit=20=
from Lancair.&nbsp; Both of my elevators were close but after priming and ad=
ding the static wicks, I was no-longer close and I did not want to be underb=
alanced.<BR>
<BR>
I will say that I was impressed with the fit of Lancair's&nbsp; balancing ar=
m.&nbsp; It was easy to install after both elevators were in place if you in=
stall the arm with weight already attached before the elevators.&nbsp; I use=
d a little piece of string to make sure that I didnt lose the assembly.&nbsp=
; Makes a nice neat package.&nbsp; <BR>
<BR>
I expect to have to add a little more weight to the balance arm after I do t=
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