Rudder Trim

[Gary0747]

All the service manuals say rudder trimming to maintain TC ball center (yaw) is done by slight bending to the rudder trailing edge. I just do not understand why it is not simpler to make adjustments to the heim bearing on the rod to the rudder? 

Edited July 22, 2018 by Gary0747

[Guest]

Adjusting rod ends will only work if you then constantly press on the rudder pedals.  Bending the trailing edge relieves the pressure on your foot.

Clarence

[Gary0747]

I thought the bunge would maintain the same neutral point on the pedals and the rudder would be off set in the direction of the adjustment?

[N201MKTurbo]

6 minutes ago, Gary0747 said:

I thought the bunge would maintain the same neutral point on the pedals and the rudder would be off set in the direction of the adjustment?

What bungee? are you talking about the aileron rudder interconnect springs? 

Aa Clarence said, adjusting the linkage will only change the peddle position. The only way to center the ball is to trim the rudder.

Check your main wheel doors before adjusting the rudder trim. If they aren't closing all the way it will make you yaw. 

[Gary0747]

Edited July 22, 2018 by Gary0747

[Gary0747]

This shows a bunge in the rudder system but I am only assuming it keeps the pedals or rudder in the neutral position?

Edited July 22, 2018 by Gary0747

[jetdriven]

It ties the rudder to the ailerons. Adding a ~25% or greater control deflection on one makes the other follow. For example. A smooth aileron input in cruise is almost enough to do a coordinated turn. It still slips a little bit it’s not bad.