Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #67342
From: Gary Edwards <gary21sn@hotmail.com>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: Flap motor
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:58:52 -0400
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
I did a full reflex pattern and landing when the rocker switch (aviation grade) contact points wouldn't make contact.  Other than the airplane definitely feeling different all went well.  Faster approach and used more runway.  Cleaned the switch contacts and all was well.
 
Gary  
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Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 5:37 AM
Subject: [LML] Re: Flap motor

On 10/3/2013 6:41 AM, Gary Edwards wrote:
Naw, it's wired CORRECTLY.  Maybe it is more of a matter of human interaction (reaction) on the flap rocker switch when trying to get an exact, to the degree, adjustment.  Trying to get the digital flap indicator, which reads in whole numbers to move only 1 degree is a trial and error exercise.  One degree is 0.1625", which equates to slightly less than 21/128", or for those non-exacting types, a scosh more than 1/8".
 
Give it a go.  Try moving your flaps only an 1/8" with your flap switch.  Probably can't do it the first time.  Heck, there's more slop in the system than that.  And in flight, there is about 2 degrees less from physical air pressure on the flaps at full down (20 in flight, 22 in the hanger) as well as similarly less at full reflex (9 in flight, 11 in the hanger).
 
But thanks for your concern.
 
Had a coaster at a flyin about 5 years ago raised flapes from full down at park and they just coasted all the way to reflex and would not go down. Looked like maybe some corrosion/ oxidation on terminals. Replaced relays and and covered terminals with dialectric grease and installed protective cap from mouser no problem 6+ years.
      Gene Martin
LNC2/320 N522RG  570hrs
Gary    
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Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 6:38 PM
Subject: [LML] Re: Flap motor

Gary,

If your flap motor coasts to a stop, it is wired INCORRECTLY.
Take a close look at your wiring diagram.
Your flaps should stop abruptly when power is removed.

Angier Ames
N4ZQ
55hrs

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