Trim tab requirements for Lycoming Panthers
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 11:42 pm
Hi Everyone,
What size trim tabs the Lycoming guys are using for rudder and aileron trim?
I have just over 6 hours on my Lyc O-235 powered LS and I am having to use quite a bit of right rudder in all phases of flight. In addition, I am still dealing with a slightly heavy right wing. I currently have a 3" wide, 9" tall, 3/8" thick trim tab on the lower left side of my rudder. That is not enough.
Before I start removing wheel pants etc, I'd like to know what others have found to work. This will help me determine what my next course of action will be. After I get the "ball centered" in cruise, I will begin work on the heavy right wing (which is very minor now).
Thanks in advance!
Sean
What size trim tabs the Lycoming guys are using for rudder and aileron trim?
I have just over 6 hours on my Lyc O-235 powered LS and I am having to use quite a bit of right rudder in all phases of flight. In addition, I am still dealing with a slightly heavy right wing. I currently have a 3" wide, 9" tall, 3/8" thick trim tab on the lower left side of my rudder. That is not enough.
Before I start removing wheel pants etc, I'd like to know what others have found to work. This will help me determine what my next course of action will be. After I get the "ball centered" in cruise, I will begin work on the heavy right wing (which is very minor now).
Thanks in advance!
Sean