Matronics Email Lists Forum Index Matronics Email Lists
Web Forum Interface to the Matronics Email Lists
 
 Get Email Distribution Too!Get Email Distribution Too!    FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

XL Aileron balance cable instalation

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Matronics Email Lists Forum Index -> Zenith-List
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
chris Sinfield



Joined: 28 Nov 2006
Posts: 270
Location: Sydney Australia

PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:41 am    Post subject: XL Aileron balance cable instalation Reply with quote

Hi Gang
just installing the Aileron balance cable fairleads.

When you fit the middle balance fairlead on page 6-B-22, you install it onto a 20mm L angle which backs onto 6B5-1. Allowing for the hole at about 5 mill away from the L angle that means the cable through the fuse would run 25mm from 6B5-1.

When you side balance cable fairlead nylons, its hard up against 6B5-1. So the cable instead of running parallel to 6B5-1, It tapers forward from the center Balance fairlead to the side fairleads.

Is this the way its supposed to be or can I move the side balance fairlead hole back making the cable run parallel to 6B5-1? I just wanted to check before I drilled my forward side fuse holes.

Chris.
Sydney


- The Matronics Zenith-List Email Forum -
 

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
chris Sinfield



Joined: 28 Nov 2006
Posts: 270
Location: Sydney Australia

PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:17 am    Post subject: Re: XL Aileron balance cable instalation Reply with quote

I guess there must be a lot of XL's flying without Aileron Balance cables installed?

I just what to get it right before I turn my Fuse side into swiss cheese.

Have those who have done this put the side hole up against the seat back or parallel to the middle balance fairlead hole.

Chris

Do Not archive


- The Matronics Zenith-List Email Forum -
 

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
GLJSOJ1



Joined: 18 Aug 2007
Posts: 82
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia

PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:14 am    Post subject: Re: XL Aileron balance cable instalation Reply with quote

Hi Chris

I am not up and flying yet, but I have got the fairleads installed. The reason the fuselage holes are where they are is to run the cables through the holes in the ribs to the bell crank, and the reason the balance fairlead is close up against the seat back is you need to have the cable clear 6B-17-1 which supports the control torque tube. So yes, you need to have the cable angled to clear everything . I found that there is a lot of "stuff" all crossing just behind the seats.


- The Matronics Zenith-List Email Forum -
 

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List

_________________
601XL N676L FLYING PHASE I
CHESAPEAKE VA
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
geather



Joined: 06 Feb 2008
Posts: 23
Location: Mt Hutton Australia

PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:29 am    Post subject: Re: XL Aileron balance cable instalation Reply with quote

Chris

This is how its done on the Quick Build Kit

Geoff Eather (Mt Hutton)


- The Matronics Zenith-List Email Forum -
 

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List



DSCN0121.JPG
 Description:
 Filesize:  771.57 KB
 Viewed:  461 Time(s)

DSCN0121.JPG



_________________
ge
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
amyvega2005(at)earthlink.
Guest





PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:53 am    Post subject: XL Aileron balance cable instalation Reply with quote

follow the plans exactly when drilling thhe holes in the fuselage. you can install the balance fairld, after the wings are on and the other cables have been run through the plane. you will be able to see clearly once everything else is in place when to put the balance fairlead.

Just folow the prints. the plans show very well where to drill.

--


- The Matronics Zenith-List Email Forum -
 

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List
Back to top
DaveG601XL



Joined: 27 Oct 2006
Posts: 351
Location: Cincinnati, Oh

PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:01 am    Post subject: Re: XL Aileron balance cable instalation Reply with quote

Chris,

I am not flying yet either, but I have had the wings on and all control cables attached. I drilled my aileron fairlead holes per the drawing 6-B-22 dated 02/05. The balance cable hole ended up not being as close to 6-B-5 as shown on the drawing so I did elongate my hole a bit to move the cable further forward. I probably could have left it as originally cut. Here is a picture of the right side without the side skin fairleads in place.

Good luck,


- The Matronics Zenith-List Email Forum -
 

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List



Fuselage_244.jpg
 Description:
 Filesize:  244.81 KB
 Viewed:  480 Time(s)

Fuselage_244.jpg



_________________
David Gallagher
Cincinnati, OH area
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Matronics Email Lists Forum Index -> Zenith-List All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group