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Elevator trim tab cable cutout

DrWalker

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Does anyone have a picture of the cutout on the forward edge of the left elevator which accommodates the trim cable.
Plans show a single hole, adjacent to a matching hole on the horizontal stabilizer rear spar.
Given 60 degrees of travel (30 up/30 down) it seems like a single hole would create a high stress/bend point on the cable as the elevator moves.
 

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Does anyone have a picture of the cutout on the forward edge of the left elevator which accommodates the trim cable.
Plans show a single hole, adjacent to a matching hole on the horizontal stabilizer rear spar.
Given 60 degrees of travel (30 up/30 down) it seems like a single hole would create a high stress/bend point on the cable as the elevator moves.
I don't have a picture of the elevator itself but here is a picture of the drawing for that part of the RV-6, which is the same as -4. The hole in the curved leading edge of the elevator is elongated (oblong) to accommodate the elevator up-down movement. The hole in the elevator spar behind it is round and there is a snap bushing in it to protect the cable sheath.

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I don't have a picture of the elevator itself but here is a picture of the drawing for that part of the RV-6, which is the same as -4. The hole in the curved leading edge of the elevator is elongated (oblong) to accommodate the elevator up-down movement. The hole in the elevator spar behind it is round and there is a snap bushing in it to protect the cable sheath.

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That’s what I was thinking, thanks for the confirmation!
 
Does anyone have a picture of the cutout on the forward edge of the left elevator which accommodates the trim cable.
Plans show a single hole, adjacent to a matching hole on the horizontal stabilizer rear spar.
Given 60 degrees of travel (30 up/30 down) it seems like a single hole would create a high stress/bend point on the cable as the elevator moves.
Hope these help..
Chris
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