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RV4 elevator balance

Davidman

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Hi all, after rebalancing my new to me RV4 elevators after a refurbishment, the elevators want to pitch in the down position after attachment to the pushrods. Is this normal? Both were balanced independently.
Thanks in advance.
 
Balance while disconnected.

The balance can be done on the bench and is just for the elevators themselves with no influence from the torque tube pushrod. I balanced mine slightly nose down to compensate for paint. After paint they balanced level. You can add or subtract weight after paint if needed. When connected to the torque tube it may teeter but that is not to worry.
 
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