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Old 06-25-2010, 04:58 AM
Bob Axsom Bob Axsom is offline
 
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Default Fuselage Instalation

My TruTrak roll servo is located under the seat pan on the left side very similar to Bob Mills' installation. I have full access and it is completely visible during annual condition inspection. I lubricate all of the control rod end bearings and visually inspect this each year. I installed the system after I had been flying the plane for over a year and it functions perfectly. Replacement, removal and service would be easy. It is so near the aircraft center line that there is no noticeable effect on roll from the off center weight placement.

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Old 06-28-2010, 12:53 PM
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Thank you to both 'Bobs', especially the one with the pictures!
I'm waiting to catch a flight right now back to California (Via ORD).

Maybe I can check out Bob Mills install some time when I'm in Reno/Sparks?

I haven't been 'over there' in quite a few months and owe a visit to the 'parental units'... Maybe I can check out your plane while there?

Thanks,
Chris
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Old 07-05-2010, 09:43 PM
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Default Servo Installation

Recently completed a Trio installation with the roll servo in the right wing, last outboard rib. Working thru the removable fiberglass wing tip was very easy and there are some excellant instructions and photos in the Trio installation manual. There are no clearance issues and the simple bell crank attachment was no problem. This was my first auto-pilot install and the installation and set up was a piece of cake. Auto-pilot works flawlessly, Bob.
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Old 07-08-2010, 09:43 AM
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Thank you to both 'Bobs', especially the one with the pictures!
I'm waiting to catch a flight right now back to California (Via ORD).

Maybe I can check out Bob Mills install some time when I'm in Reno/Sparks?

I haven't been 'over there' in quite a few months and owe a visit to the 'parental units'... Maybe I can check out your plane while there?

Thanks,
Chris
Chris, just saw this post. You're absolutely welcome any time! PM me or call 7755443511 if you're ever headed this way or are in town!

Cheers,
Bob
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Old 07-08-2010, 12:56 PM
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I retrofitted a servo in the aileron bellcrank area in the wing of my completed RV-6. It was a little bit of a pain to do but certainly doable, and it works great there. Would be an easy install if the bottom skins are not yet riveted.

No long pushrod...easy access...no possibility of elevator coupling, and no interference issues with manual trim.
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Old 07-12-2010, 12:01 AM
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Hi Bob (Mills),

Sorry I didn't check this site while just over in Spanish Springs...
Was over there this past weekend to visit with relatives (one that drove from the Midwest!)...

I'll try to remember to get in touch with you next time I'm coming your way...

I'm sure my dad would also enjoy seeing your plane... They live not too far from Spanish Springs airport where I *think* there at least a couple of RVs...
Was going to drop over there this morning before returning to CA, but decided to just head straight back to beat the weekend return flow (traffic... wouldn't be an issue with the RV6A finished!)

Best regards,
Chris Cencula
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Old 07-12-2010, 12:06 AM
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Hi Bob (Japundza),

I took advantage of the help I had in the form of a visit to by my parents over the holiday weekend and finished the install of the bottom outboard skins on both wings... In the sake of 'progress at present' I decided to close the wings... Hope I don't regret that later... Probably not, since there seem to be at least two (and three, by your example) remaining alternatives.

Can you describe how you installed the servo (and what type) in a completed RV6 wing? How about pictures? If you did anything 'custom' (as opposed to per Dynon/Truetrak recommendations), would it be possible to get some pictures or other details?

Thanks,
Chris
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Old 07-12-2010, 12:36 AM
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Chris,

Any time. Sorry we missed each other. I had the floor up for maintenance till Saturday too. I live in Sparks/Spanish Springs, just a few miles from N86 (Sp Spgs AP). Not sure how many RVs (if any) are there...might be, and I know Max the AP manager there, but its still dirt, so I'm up at Stead...and there are loads of RVs there. Happy to have you and/or your Dad visit any time!

Cheers,
Bob

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Hi Bob (Mills),

Sorry I didn't check this site while just over in Spanish Springs...
Was over there this past weekend to visit with relatives (one that drove from the Midwest!)...

I'll try to remember to get in touch with you next time I'm coming your way...

I'm sure my dad would also enjoy seeing your plane... They live not too far from Spanish Springs airport where I *think* there at least a couple of RVs...
Was going to drop over there this morning before returning to CA, but decided to just head straight back to beat the weekend return flow (traffic... wouldn't be an issue with the RV6A finished!)

Best regards,
Chris Cencula
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Old 07-13-2010, 10:24 AM
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Chris,

We use a fuselage installation for the RV6 roll. Our website has both this and the older wing installation that we no longer build. I apologize for the wrong info. Here is the link to the current drawing:

http://www.trutrakflightsystems.com/...stallation.pdf
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Old 05-21-2013, 05:50 AM
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Default RV-6 Roll Servo Installation Questions

I am preparing to install GRT roll and pitch servo's, and GRT does not supply any installation guidance. I looked at the Trutrak installation drawings and have a couple questions for those who have installed the roll servo in the fuselage under the seat....


Did you install a strengthening plate on the bottom (under) side of the fuselage belly skin like shown in the Trutrak drawings?


Also, I test fit the roll servo bracket in the fuse, and it lays right on top of the rib flange and rivets. Should I put a spacer sheet between the roll servo bracket and the belly skin to raise the roll servo bracket up off of the rib flange?


Thank you!
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