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Dave Nixon

Joined: 20 Sep 2007
Posts: 25

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:03 pm Post subject: Right and Left Hand Turnbuckles

I saw on the CH601XL plans for the adjustable turnbuckles for the elevator to mounted at the elevator horn on the dual stick configuration between the seats. How gross is that?  The bottom one would never be accessed without a 5 year old's size hands in a contortionist position.  So I ordered from Aircraft Spruce the correct threaded turnbuckle eye (P/N AN 170-22RS Cable Eye) and installed my adjustable elevator turnbuckle just above and slightly aft of my rear bottom access hole. Not only is it easier to adjust and safety wire (Single Spiral with .041 wire) but I can check cable tension right there and make adjustments in the future as necessary.  

  

 I am using Push/Pull control rods for the ailerons.  Each rod has a right hand and left hand threaded fitting and jam nut for minute adjustment.  That way, if one of my ailerons is out I can bring it back in with minimal effort.  Once locked, it will stay for ever.

  

 Hope this helps someone out. 

  

 Dave Nixon

 CH 601XL  N107R

 (90% Done / 90% To Go)   

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Gig Giacona

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1416
Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: Right and Left Hand Turnbuckles

Dave, do you have any photos or drawings of how you modified for push/pull rods.

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 I am using Push/Pull control rods for the ailerons.  Each rod has a right hand and left hand threaded fitting and jam nut for minute adjustment.  That way, if one of my ailerons is out I can bring it back in with minimal effort.  Once locked, it will stay for ever.

  

 Hope this helps someone out. 

  

 Dave Nixon

 CH 601XL  N107R

 (90% Done / 90% To Go)

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GLJSOJ1

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

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:26 am Post subject: Right and Left Hand Turnbuckles

THANKS FOR THAT HINT.  I HAVE BEEN DREADING SAFETING THAT TURN BUCKLE.  IF I HAVE A HARD TIME I'LL DO JUST THAT. THANKS

  

 GLENN



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            I saw on the CH601XL plans for the adjustable turnbuckles for the elevator to mounted at the elevator horn on the dual stick configuration between the seats. How gross is that?  The bottom one would never be accessed without a 5 year old's size hands in a contortionist position.  So I ordered from Aircraft Spruce the correct threaded turnbuckle eye (P/N AN 170-22RS Cable Eye) and installed my adjustable elevator turnbuckle just above and slightly aft of my rear bottom access hole. Not only is it easier to adjust and safety wire (Single Spiral with .041 wire) but I can check cable tension right there and make adjustments in the future as necessary.  

  

 I am using Push/Pull control rods for the ailerons.  Each rod has a right hand and left hand threaded fitting and jam nut for minute adjustment.  That way, if one of my ailerons is out I can bring it back in with minimal effort.  Once locked, it will stay for ever.

  

 Hope this helps someone out. 

  

 Dave Nixon

 CH 601XL  N107R

 (90% Done / 90% To Go)   

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Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:39 am Post subject: Right and Left Hand Turnbuckles

The up elevator cable turnbuckle could also be located back at the elevator horn under the fiberglass fairing. Most of us have made that fairing removable and mine is easier to remove than opening up the belly hatch. I prefer to locate the turnbuckles near the end of cable rather than in the middle where the weight of the turnbuckle adds more energy to the oscillation of the cable inflight. It's not a big deal but the added mass of the turnbuckle isbetter supported near the end of the cable.



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 THANKS FOR THAT HINT.  I HAVE BEEN DREADING SAFETING THAT TURN BUCKLE.  IF I HAVE A HARD TIME I'LL DO JUST THAT. THANKS

  

 GLENN

 

 

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 I saw on the CH601XL plans for the adjustable turnbuckles for the elevator to mounted at the elevator horn on the dual stick configuration between the seats. How gross is that?  The bottom one would never be accessed without a 5 year old's size hands in a contortionist position.  So I ordered from Aircraft Spruce the correct threaded turnbuckle eye (P/N AN 170-22RS Cable Eye) and installed my adjustable elevator turnbuckle just above and slightly aft of my rear bottom access hole. Not only is it easier to adjust and safety wire (Single Spiral with .041 wire) but I can check cable tension right there and make adjustments in the future as necessary.  

  

 I am using Push/Pull control rods for the ailerons.  Each rod has a right hand and left hand threaded fitting and jam nut for minute adjustment.  That way, if one of my ailerons is out I can bring it back in with minimal effort.  Once locked, it will stay for ever.

  

 Hope this helps someone out. 

  

 Dave Nixon

 CH 601XL  N107R

 (90% Done / 90% To Go)   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dave Nixon

Joined: 20 Sep 2007
Posts: 25

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 11:42 am Post subject: Re: Right and Left Hand Turnbuckles

Regarding the push/pull aileron control rods, and for those that are interested, I am about 3-4 weeks away from finalizing my wing installation.  I am hanging the engine next week.  When I do hang the wings, I will take good pictures of my push/pull rod for others. 

Dave Nixon 

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