Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #50213
From: Jeremy Fisher <jffisher@gmail.com>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] Balancing MKII Elevators
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:23:27 -0500
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
Bryan,
 
I had the same issue.  I removed the elevator, then cut a hole In the side of the elevator horn nearest the fuselage.  It was asizeable hole, so that I could identify where the existing counterbalance weights stopped.  I used the same lead strips from Lancair, cut them into short lengths, and inserted them into the horn so that they were in contact with the existing weights.  A generous amount of flox was used to secure the weights; make sure that tthye are really secure for safety. The hole was filed by floxing in a piece of honeycomb.  Finally I filled it in, sanded and painted it.  It worked out well, but you do end up with a heavy elevator.
 
I would not recommend relying on the other elevator making up the difference if it is that much.  Over time you could get wear, with a slight risk of flutter.
 
Jerry Fisher
On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Bryan Wullner <vonjet@gmail.com> wrote:
My Left Elevator has the weight in the counterbalance and because of
the trim tab and servo Its out of balance.  Im not sure how I can
balance it.  Its gonna take more than 1 lb.  If I attach both
elevators together at the bellcrank I might be able to get the two
balanced easier together as one unit.  But as far as balancing the
left one alone I'm not sure if I can do it.   Right one is fine.
Any ideas, suggestions?

Bryan

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