5.1 degrees
12.6
21
29.1
37.5
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Actual flap angles 140
Just for entertainment purposes and curiousity, I took my digital inclinometer and measured the actual click values on the flap handle (5 clicks).
5.1 degrees
12.6
21
29.1
37.5
5.1 degrees
12.6
21
29.1
37.5
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Re: Actual flap angles 140
Thanks for doing this. I was wondering and couldn't find it anywhere.
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Re: Actual flap angles 140
You're supposed to adjust the cable so that the fifth position is 40 degrees down from faired. Everything less is "what it is".
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Re: Actual flap angles 140
Looks like I have a project for Friday. I figured something like that with all the weird numbers. I will report back....You're supposed to adjust the cable so that the fifth position is 40 degrees down from faired. Everything less is "what it is".
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Re: Actual flap angles 140
OK, here ya go....
0
7.5
15.2
23.4
31.7
40
I suspect the ratchet teeth on the flap handle over the years get a little worn down, who knows what the actual values might be when things were 'new'. I've got the later style 'button' handle FWIW.
0
7.5
15.2
23.4
31.7
40
I suspect the ratchet teeth on the flap handle over the years get a little worn down, who knows what the actual values might be when things were 'new'. I've got the later style 'button' handle FWIW.