Using a car battery to test flap actuator

nohoflyer

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• May 30, 2023

• #1

Is this a good idea? It is a 12 V. When I tried it the flap actuator spun but did not extend or retract.

Thoughts?

 

Taltruda

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• May 30, 2023

• #2

You have to hold the ends so it doesn’t spin.. then it’ll extend or retract.

 

nohoflyer

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• May 30, 2023

• #3

Taltruda said:

You have to hold the ends so it doesn’t spin.. then it’ll extend or retract.

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Bingo. Thanks.

 

Taltruda

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• May 30, 2023

• #4

https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sb07-4-12.pdf

Be sure to comply with Vans SB 07-4-12 to saftey the end!

 

nohoflyer

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• May 30, 2023

• #5

Yea it’s on the latest plans which I have but thanks.