Elevator counter weight removal
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:45 am
There is a new optional service bulletin ( aimed at the uk market ) about removing the center elevator counter weight. It suggests removing it to help prevent full power, full aft cg pitch problems. It says the center weight is 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) Because the center weight has such a high/far back arm removing it, does move the cg forward about .3 of an inch. which isn't much but it does help.
So I can't help but to wonder....
How much do the side weights on the elevator weigh ? would removing them also help even more ?
What does removing those weights do to the feel of the stick? The SB says no significant change but how can that be.
Could the weighs be replaced by a spring ?
Would removing the trim servo and making the trim on the elevator 'ground adjustable only' help much ? it also weighs some 4 oz.
So I can't help but to wonder....
How much do the side weights on the elevator weigh ? would removing them also help even more ?
What does removing those weights do to the feel of the stick? The SB says no significant change but how can that be.
Could the weighs be replaced by a spring ?
Would removing the trim servo and making the trim on the elevator 'ground adjustable only' help much ? it also weighs some 4 oz.