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Alternative control lever for manual aileron roll trim
- Thread starter MacCool
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MacCool
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The spring-bias manual trim system in my -9A works well enough. My left wing is a little heavy, but not much and the system brings it pretty level unless I get extreme in fuel tank balance left to right. I am just looking for a little more attractive and functional lever to work it.
Doug Rohrer
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I too used the Van's trim system very successfully. I pointed the lever forward rather than towards the rear as shown in the instructions because I stow a small halogen extinguisher between the seats against the flap housing. As to the appearance of the lever, it is virtually invisible down between the seats, especially with people sitting in the plane.
MacCool
Well Known Member
Yes. The trim system works OK for me too, it was the handle that I didn't care for. I tried the knob from JD Air Parts, still not happy. I continue to look for alternatives.
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phloidtrout
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I used this lever. Its an aluminum casting of unknown aircraft origin. I had to shim the diameter with a slice of tubing & secure it with a roll pin that must be removed to get the panel up...
I have another you can have if interested. PM me your address & I'll drop it in the mail.
I have another you can have if interested. PM me your address & I'll drop it in the mail.
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MacCool
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I really appreciate the offer, thanks. I found this this morning from JSM Machining. Pretty reasonable for an aircraft part....$25 if you get the custom engraving. I'm going to give it a try. The machine shop owner started selling these after making one for his own RV-9. It apparently can also be used as a canopy latch handle.
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