Got my new elevatir trim servo

E. D. Eliot · #1 05-25-2020, 09:28 AM

Decided to just replace my new -not yet installed trim servo and after contacting them, sent it in to Ray Allen Co. last Monday. Got the new modal last Friday. The new one is a little 'fatter' and mine, at least, required some trimming of the hold down pieces on top # 1287. Not a problem, just wanted to let you all know.

Thanks to the Ray Allen Company for the reduced price and the quick delivery of the new servo.

rcarsey · #2 05-25-2020, 10:14 PM

sounds good. I'm going to replace mine too at this point (pre-AW inspection).. The loss of trim in flight is something I'd like to avoid.. an for $100, I'll just do it now and get it over with rather than have that in the back of my mind...

rcarsey · #3 05-25-2020, 11:01 PM

Hey E.D., I'm looking at the updated Section 11 and it appears as if those hold down pieces are no longer required.

https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-cont...1iS-U_12iS.pdf

Is the base of the trim motor now made of metal? I think those hold down pieces were necessary because (i believe) the base used to be plastic.

pilotyoung · #4 05-25-2020, 11:12 PM

I got mine Friday. I did not read the Safety Directive clearly. I thought the bushing would come with the trim motor. It did not. So I called Van's and read the Safety Directive and I ordered the bushing, and new tray from Van's for the complete new installation. I also ordered the new electrical connectors. My aircraft is serial number 120022 so I new I needed new parts. As soon as the parts from Van's arrive, I will install all of them. I told to send the parts the cheapest way so it may be next week before I receive them.

E. D. Eliot · #5 05-26-2020, 10:38 AM

The whole case of the new servo appears to be a high grade plastic - almost like bakelite like. I will use my modified aluminum hold down pieces anyway as they distribute the holding force well.

Also, if I were you I'd install the servo with the six hold down screws that are used in the older servo installation - match drill the two holes in the center of the bottom plate. Hope that that makes sense. Not second guessing Van's engineers here just like the original plans set.

Sclookout · #6 05-27-2020, 01:02 PM

Thanks for the heads up John. I also assumed the replacement servo included the bushing.