Hello folks I have a question I have and older 3 built late 70s early 80 time frame. I bought the plane and have done the B wing mod "fun project". My question the plane has no rudder stops external or internal and I do not see where it ever had any. Is this normal for the later models the new drawings show the stops but to my untrained eye they dont seem to be compatable with my plane. The stops would have extend out beyond the VS a good bit to make contact. Im pretty sure that i have the rudder attached correctly so I dont think its a rudder to HS distance problem any ideas what might be going on. Thanks
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Rudder stops
- Thread starter dustman
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I haven't looked closely at the drawings for a -3, so this may be NA, but on an -8, if you build the stops as drawn, they don't extend anywhere near far enough aft - I had to redesign mine to stick back another 1/4" or so (maybe more, I forget). Anyway, this is an area that you simply have to "carve to fit".
Might be the same story on a -3.....
Paul
Might be the same story on a -3.....
Paul
this is for sure a custom job the space that i have is well beyond a 1/4 inch more like and inch. I think it would almost be impossible for it to contact the stop before hitting the HS and i dont see how the rudder could hit the HS unless it broke the rubber cables. Thanks im probably just missing something i'm sure it is going to work out.
randylervold
moderator
Here's one solution
Regarding rudder stops, I improvised a bit. Kind of hard to see but check this pic... http://www.romeolima.com/RV3works/Airframe/DSCN2596.jpg
They work well.
Regarding rudder stops, I improvised a bit. Kind of hard to see but check this pic... http://www.romeolima.com/RV3works/Airframe/DSCN2596.jpg
They work well.
Geronimo4497
Member
New rudder trim tab, Randy?
randylervold
moderator
No, had that from the get go. I suppose some would consider it ugly but too bad, it works and is easy to tweak to get just right.
randylervold
moderator
Yep, I dont' remember exactly but I'm pretty sure it's 3/4" x 3/16" bar stock. Bend it to intercept the rudder horn at a direct 90, leave it a bit long intentionally, then trim the end of it to get the rudder deflection you want.
