Hey All
i made a post on the STOL fourm regarding the trim on my newly acquired PA12. At cruise the airplane will not trim nose down, it feels like the cable is slipping but I’m still trying to sort it out. One member suggested installing the Supercub trim system with a double pulley. The plane has PA18 tail feathers by Ron Sullivan, O320 with extended wings, PA18 gear. I observed the annual and the mechanic lubed, lubed and lubed the trim jackscrew, it worked in the hangar. Once I left I was unable to trimmuch if any at all. I simply set the trim for cruise on the ground and headed home. Frustrating as the purchase included an airworthy airplane. She’s going to get some love before I take her to her new home. Any and all thoughts on how I should approach the repair. If you think the Super Cub double pulley system is the way to go where do I find the parts and any guidance installing greatly appreciated. Other than that the plane flew great.
i made a post on the STOL fourm regarding the trim on my newly acquired PA12. At cruise the airplane will not trim nose down, it feels like the cable is slipping but I’m still trying to sort it out. One member suggested installing the Supercub trim system with a double pulley. The plane has PA18 tail feathers by Ron Sullivan, O320 with extended wings, PA18 gear. I observed the annual and the mechanic lubed, lubed and lubed the trim jackscrew, it worked in the hangar. Once I left I was unable to trimmuch if any at all. I simply set the trim for cruise on the ground and headed home. Frustrating as the purchase included an airworthy airplane. She’s going to get some love before I take her to her new home. Any and all thoughts on how I should approach the repair. If you think the Super Cub double pulley system is the way to go where do I find the parts and any guidance installing greatly appreciated. Other than that the plane flew great.