I had the problem (mentioned elsewhere) with accessing the AP Install Support section of the forum, so I'm posting this here.
I have a few questions on the installation of the pitch and roll servos in my flying RV-6.
1. Just one Q on the pitch servo: In the instructions the following is stated (in the section about drilling the bellcrank):
With the servo and bell crank additions in place, torque all fasteners back to original installation specifications and add safety wire where needed.
I plan to drill the bellcrank in place, and then slide the center washer between the halves of the bellcrank, then insert the bolt. Is the reference to torque values referring to the original bellcrank fasteners (which I don't plan to remove or loosen if possible), or to the new fasteners that secure the rod to the bellcrank and servo arm? If its the latter, I didn't see any torque values called out, so what would they be?
2. On the roll servo, from the diagrams, it looks like the picture is showing the right side of the cockpit floor (is that a correct interpretation?). From this I gather that the servo should be mounted in the outboard bay (closest to the side of the fuselage), with the servo arm to the outboard side? Correct?
3. I read that the roll servo can be monted on either side of the floor. If I mount it on the left side, I'd need to rotate the servo 180 degrees from what is shown in the picture to have the servo arm to the outboard side. If I do rotate the servo, it will still operate correctly...is that correct? (I think it's OK, as it seems clockwise rotation of the servo arm will always be right-wing-down, and CCW rotation will always be left-wing-down. All correct?
4. Is there a recommended distance from the aileron push/pull tube to mount the servo, or is it simply make sure the rod doesn't bind the push/pull tube and is clear of the lightening hole in the floor rib?
5. Finally, what safety wiring do you recommend? I see it called out, but wonder what you have been doing with your beta-testers and other installs...I'd like to follow what you have seen to be best practices.
Probably overthinking this, but just want to do it right! Thanks very much!!
Cheers,
Bob
I have a few questions on the installation of the pitch and roll servos in my flying RV-6.
1. Just one Q on the pitch servo: In the instructions the following is stated (in the section about drilling the bellcrank):
With the servo and bell crank additions in place, torque all fasteners back to original installation specifications and add safety wire where needed.
I plan to drill the bellcrank in place, and then slide the center washer between the halves of the bellcrank, then insert the bolt. Is the reference to torque values referring to the original bellcrank fasteners (which I don't plan to remove or loosen if possible), or to the new fasteners that secure the rod to the bellcrank and servo arm? If its the latter, I didn't see any torque values called out, so what would they be?
2. On the roll servo, from the diagrams, it looks like the picture is showing the right side of the cockpit floor (is that a correct interpretation?). From this I gather that the servo should be mounted in the outboard bay (closest to the side of the fuselage), with the servo arm to the outboard side? Correct?
3. I read that the roll servo can be monted on either side of the floor. If I mount it on the left side, I'd need to rotate the servo 180 degrees from what is shown in the picture to have the servo arm to the outboard side. If I do rotate the servo, it will still operate correctly...is that correct? (I think it's OK, as it seems clockwise rotation of the servo arm will always be right-wing-down, and CCW rotation will always be left-wing-down. All correct?
4. Is there a recommended distance from the aileron push/pull tube to mount the servo, or is it simply make sure the rod doesn't bind the push/pull tube and is clear of the lightening hole in the floor rib?
5. Finally, what safety wiring do you recommend? I see it called out, but wonder what you have been doing with your beta-testers and other installs...I'd like to follow what you have seen to be best practices.
Probably overthinking this, but just want to do it right! Thanks very much!!
Cheers,
Bob