My 415-C has the narrow trim tab which came stock on this model. I've seen wider trim tabs but, those may have been on models other than the 415-C. Often I did not check or ask what model I was looking at; C, D, C-D or whatever.
The trim tab authority on my 415-C with the stock trim tab is quite adequate and I have never desired a "more effective" trim tab. Check to see what model your Ercoupe is and what trim tab is called for on your model. Service the long trim tab cable, (I had to change mine once), and check it for freedom of movement, (full range), and for security. If is is old or rusty, not only can it not give you enough trim but it can break and cause some problems that you don't want. There are two little spings on the trim tab hinge which are there in case the cable breaks. If the cable breaks, they hold the trim tab all the way up, or down, to keep the trim tab from fluttering and thus the elevator from fluttering. If the elevator trim tab cable breaks and your elevator flutters, I've been told that the pilot must fly slow to stop the fluttering and get to the nearest airport and land. Moral of the story is check the condition of the two little springs on your trim tab hinge and if they are rusty and or broken, replace them now to prevent elevator flutter in case your trim tab cable breaks. Grover (Skipper) Barfield Ercoupe 99398 Columbus, GA ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.
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