Return-Path: Received: from pop3.olsusa.com ([63.150.212.2] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 3.5.2) with ESMTP id 1035356 for rob@logan.com; Sat, 02 Feb 2002 19:38:14 -0500 Received: from www.dynacomm.ws ([198.22.63.66]) by pop3.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71866U8000L800S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Sat, 2 Feb 2002 09:46:16 -0500 Received: from [207.74.178.7] (lorn.mich.com [207.74.178.7]) by www.dynacomm.ws (8.10.2/8.10.2) with ESMTP id g12EmCi12155; Sat, 2 Feb 2002 09:48:12 -0500 Mime-Version: 1.0 Message-Id: In-Reply-To: <20020202050448.AAA24908@pop3.olsusa.com> References: <20020202050448.AAA24908@pop3.olsusa.com> Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2002 09:48:12 -0500 To: From: "Lorn H. Olsen" Subject: Re: Reichel's Geared Trim System (LNC2) Cc: "Jens P. Jensen" Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> >Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2002 22:32:09 +0100 >From: "Jens P. Jensen" > >Lorn >I think it is very difficult to get a formula for the spring distance needed >for an 80-200 KIAS trim range, but I can tell you how you can make it very >easy to adjust for the range you require. > >1. Replace the 3/8" alu tubing used originally with 3/8" alu rod. >2. Mount the front rod end bearing in a drilled hole tapped with 1/4-28 >thread. >3. Use a cotter pin and washer as before for the forward spring limit. >4. Cut an outside 3/8-24 thread on the last 2-3" of the aft rod end for a >AN365-624 stop nut. > >You will need help to suppress the springs and get the nut and washer in >place, but after that you can make adjustments without removing the whole >assembly by just turning the stop nut. I compressed the wires on a long screwdriver and safety wired them compressed. After the install, I cut the safety wire. >I have measured my spring distance to 8 3/4" which gives me full trim >between 80 and more than 220 KIAS, which is more than I actually need. >I have also replaced the nylon block with a more sturdy one of aluminium. >Mail me if you want pictures of my setup. >Regards >Jens - flying OY-CUA out of Copenhagen In the 1.5 years that I have been looking for an answer, this is the best that I have heard. I would like to thank you for the response and yes please send the pictures to me. Sincerely, -- Lorn H. 'Feathers' Olsen, DynaComm, Corp. 248-478-4301, mailto:lorn@dynacomm.ws LNC2, O-320, N31161, Y47, SE Michigan >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://members.olsusa.com/mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please remember that purchases from the Builders' Bookstore assist with the management of the LML. Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>