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Old 08-23-2016, 07:22 PM
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Default Electrical failure trim circuit

While doing my run up, I detected the faint smell of escaping electrons for a brief moment. My first thought was the regulator again. A quick check of the gauges didn't reveal any anomalies so I departed. Once airborne I quickly discovered that the trim wouldn't work. As luck would have it, guess which fuse is the only one that doesn't light up when blown? Yep the 2amp trim circuit.

The fact that I could smell electrons leads me to think there's a short behind the panel. I'll tear into it tomorrow. Anyone else experience a similar problem?
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Old 08-23-2016, 08:35 PM
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It sounds like an electronic component on Van's control board went up in smoke. Do you have the D-180 or SkyView?
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Old 08-24-2016, 05:43 AM
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I have the Skyview.

I suspect the switch module as well. It is very difficult to get out I discovered this morning. Basically it has to come out the front of the panel because it sits in front of the panel braces. Unfortunately that means removing the throttle and other cables as well. This is turning into a big deal now.

I guess it's a good time to swap out the old throttle for the vernier one.
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I have the Skyview.

I suspect the switch module as well. It is very difficult to get out I discovered this morning. Basically it has to come out the front of the panel because it sits in front of the panel braces. Unfortunately that means removing the throttle and other cables as well. This is turning into a big deal now.

I guess it's a good time to swap out the old throttle for the vernier one.
I don't think it's on the switch panel. There is really only heavy duty stuff on that doesn't just burn up without blowing a fuse. My guess is that the black box which contains the electronic to convert your switch input for trim up/down into PWM pulses burnt out. That's where I would look first, probably by looking at the trim lines and see if there are any pulses and if they change pattern when the trim switch is actuated.
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Old 08-25-2016, 06:13 AM
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I'm confused. The fuse is blown and shorts immediately. I'm not sure what you are suggesting I check. Can you explain a little more? Thanks Torsten.
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It is highly unlikely that the problem is within the AV-50001 SWITCH & FUSE MODULE. Just to make sure, disconnect the SWITCH D-Sub connector from the AV-50000A CONTROL MODULE, then see if the fuse blows. If not, reconnect the D-Sub connector.
It is more likely that the problem is within the AV-50000A CONTROL MODULE or the wires that go to the trim servo or the servo itself. To rule out the trim servo or its supply wires, disconnect the FUSELAGE D-Sub connector from the AV-50000A CONTROL MODULE. Now see if the fuse blows. If it does, the problem is within the AV-50000A CONTROL MODULE.
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Old 08-25-2016, 07:22 AM
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Thank you so much. In the hangar right now. I'll give it a go and report back in a few.

I pulled the switch d-sub but not sure it tested anything since there is no power going thru it so obviously, the fuse didn't blow. I reconnected it and pulled the fuselage d-sub and the fuse blew immediately.

So I can conclude its not the trim motor or fuselage wiring. What wires can I check going to the switch d- sub to determine if the control box is bad or some other component?
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Old 08-25-2016, 08:04 AM
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The wiring diagram shows a trim speed controller. I assume it's built into the AV-50000A Control Module? Is that something that can be replaced without replacing the whole box? Have others had to replace the entire box before?
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Do another check with the harness D-sub connected at the AV-50001 switch module but disconnected at the AV-50000 end (the switches D-sub connector).
If the fuse still blows then you have isolated it to a problem in that harness.
If it does not blow, then the problem is likely in the AV-50000.

It can be repaired.
If that looks like the problem, contact someone in tech. support and refer them to this thread to confirm what troubleshooting you have done, and then they will give you details regarding how to send it in for repair.
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Thanks Scott. Will do.
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