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Old 08-08-2016, 09:03 AM
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....First, the castle nut wasn't tightened at all, it was completely loose but secured with a cotter pin.....
Hmmm, might be a good idea to check all the other flight control connections on the airplane, too, just for peace of mind.

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Old 08-08-2016, 09:23 AM
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Hmmm, might be a good idea to check all the other flight control connections on the airplane, too, just for peace of mind.

Dave
Very good idea!
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Old 08-10-2016, 11:39 PM
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I tried blowing test today, gently (and less gently too), as suggested by sailvi767, no elevator movement.

Going to fly the airplane either Friday or Saturday, will report back.
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Old 08-14-2016, 12:56 PM
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I probably should have mentioned this, but when you pull the cables out, push some thin wall pitot/static line onto the threads on each side and pull that through with them. Then leave them routed while you work on the trim, then push them back on the guide the trim cables back through. This will save a lot of hassle getting the trim back on. This can even be done for the first assembly, as it is easier to guide the pitot/static line through the necessary holes in the first place.
So true - as I verified last night on my initial install. Now off to drill trim tab horns and rig things up so there is no discordant movement of the two trim tabs (one up/one down at same time). Thanks to Jesse and Tim O. for the respective hints/heads-up's.
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