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> Richard: Do you happen to know where the balance requirements for the > Coupe flight control surfaces are located? I have looked/read most of the > maintenance instructions and bulletins and memos, and do not recall seeing > any balance requirements for the control surfaces. > Lynn All I could ever find for Ercoupe Aileron balance is Memo # 57 "Aileron Balance Weight Removal" it allows for the removal of the balance since a loose balance was more dangerous than the chance of flutter. The flutter is a result, per the memo, of excess free play (>5/16"). I'm not for sure about the balance of control surfaces, (flaps not included), but I always thought it was a FAR that required the rebalance after repaired or painted. I've heard store, spooookie ones, of ramp checks where planes are grounded because a freshly painted control did not have marks on screws. This being evidence of not removing to balance after painting. Also of those nice trim taps that are attached to the aileron. I would be more concerned with flutter in the elavator than the aileron. It's easy to tell if you develop flutter in the elavator, the back half of the airplane lands about a mile from the front. Jack ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.aVzvvT Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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