I know this has been talked about. In August I was flying across the country and after a takeoff I was leveling off for cruise and my trim went to full down. It would not return to level after trying on both the right trim buttons (buttons are on the sticks) and the left. I slowed down and was able to land without much of a problem. When I was on the ground and playing with the trim buttons it starting working normally. I could not duplicate the problem after it returned to normal function. Since I was almost to my destination I continued on without any problems. (maybe not a good decision but it's the one I made)
I have tried to duplicate the problem every time I fly. After about 25 more hours of flying it happened 2 other times. One time under the same scenario and then yesterday while on the ground. Both times the trim worked normally after playing with it (pushing trim buttons repeatedly). I didn't need to land.
I purchased my RV-9 a year ago with 1100 hrs. I have duel Dynon Skyview screens and Trutrak autopilot. The problem does not seem to be a short, since it only happens when I use the trim buttons. So it must be a relay or the button on the stick.
How do I know? Where would I start? Where can I find the rely for the trim?
I have tried to duplicate the problem every time I fly. After about 25 more hours of flying it happened 2 other times. One time under the same scenario and then yesterday while on the ground. Both times the trim worked normally after playing with it (pushing trim buttons repeatedly). I didn't need to land.
I purchased my RV-9 a year ago with 1100 hrs. I have duel Dynon Skyview screens and Trutrak autopilot. The problem does not seem to be a short, since it only happens when I use the trim buttons. So it must be a relay or the button on the stick.
How do I know? Where would I start? Where can I find the rely for the trim?