Aileron/Rudder Interconnect Adjustment

[JD.O2]

I’m having a similar issue—with the rudder centered the ailerons (yoke and surfaces) show a slight tilt leftward. In flight, with ailerons centered, I need to apply a slight amount of left rudder to keep the ball centered. Is there a way to adjust the interconnect to center the controls relative to each other? 1993 20J 300 Missile

 

 

[cliffy]

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[1980Mooney]

On 5/23/2023 at 2:11 PM, JD.O2 said:

I’m having a similar issue—with the rudder centered the ailerons (yoke and surfaces) show a slight tilt leftward. In flight, with ailerons centered, I need to apply a slight amount of left rudder to keep the ball centered. Is there a way to adjust the interconnect to center the controls relative to each other? 1993 20J 300 Missile

 

 

I also have a Missile.  Before you make any changes to linkages look at the ailerons and rudder.  You mention 2 issues.  

• First you said you have slight roll to the left.  The trailing edges of the ailerons will affect roll.  See the Service Manual 27-94-00 Control Surface Trailing Edge.  You can fine tune the roll - it is very sensitive to small changes. (and sensitive to anyone pressing on the edges of the ailerons for any reason)
  • mooney.free.fr/Manuels M20J/M20J/Mooney Service Manuel M20J Vol. 1 of 2.pdf
  • NEVER USE PLIERS - just use your hand
  • I just press with my thumb or palm of hand (curling a little) either up or down as needed
  • It doesn't even seem like you have bent any but you will notice that the plane flies differently
  • It is trial and error
• Second you mention that you have some yaw to the right and need some left rudder.
  • Do you need that all the time or just in cruise?
  • look at the trailing edge of rudder.
  • Has it been bent any?
  • In my experience slight changes to the rudder (i.e. someone pressing on it) can affect yaw at cruise speed.
  • I use the same process with the aileron to fine tune the trailing edge of the rudder.