What is the reason they made this change?
I have the original RV-10 flap motor, and the Show Planes flap positioning system (FPS). Apparently, the FPS doesn't work with the retrofit motor (according to https://store.vansaircraft.com/rv-10-flap-positioning-system-es-flap-pos-swv-10.html).
What are the popular options for a retrofit flap positioning system (-3/0/half/full) compatible with the flap motor retrofit kit from Van's?
Thanks,
Tim
It's my understanding they went to a flat motor with internal position indicator as opposed to an external position indicator and motor. I'm not flying so I'm just making the change now since they're shipping these with the new kits. If I was flying I probably would not make the change.
The new flap motor from Vans has a built in position sensor so there is no need for an external one.
That was not my question.
- The fact that the new flap motor has a built in position *sensor* means we don't need an external flap position *sensor* to drive the flap display on the EFIS. That's nice.
- If we want a flap *controller* to set the flaps at various presets such as -3/0/half/full (that's the job of the FPS) we need something in addition to the flap motor retrofit. Van's says the existing FPS (which I have) won't work with the new motor.
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Flap Motor Retrofit instructions Corrections OP-65: RV-10
2) OP 64-04 Figure 1, Two washers - NAS1149F0563P - are needed under the castle nut in order to remove the end play. Without a second washer, the castle nut bottoms out on the AN5-25 bolt before end play is removed.
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3) OP 64-05 figure 1, The 6x NAS1149F0332P are the thin washers. They bottom out on the bracket/nutplate before they are tight. They need to be replaced with "standard" thicker washers (don't know the part number).
- If we want a flap *controller* to set the flaps at various presets such as -3/0/half/full (that's the job of the FPS) we need something in addition to the flap motor retrofit. Van's says the existing FPS (which I have) won't work with the new motor.
What does the new flap switch look like with this retrofit kit from Van's? Prob gonna do this to my flying 10. I use just a momentary toggle right now with no limit switches in the system, just eyeballs.
I noticed that the potentiometer in new retrofit flap motor for position sensing calls for a 5v input. VP-X supplies 2.5v for this (pin J1-19) as far as I can tell. Has anyone completed installation with the VP-X with position sensing? Any problems?
I'm not flying yet but the wiring w VPX all worked ok...as far as I know. I'll double check. The VPX takes care of the programmed positions when the stock momentary switch is activated.
That was not my question.
- The fact that the new flap motor has a built in position *sensor* means we don't need an external flap position *sensor* to drive the flap display on the EFIS. That's nice.
- If we want a flap *controller* to set the flaps at various presets such as -3/0/half/full (that's the job of the FPS) we need something in addition to the flap motor retrofit. Van's says the existing FPS (which I have) won't work with the new motor.
Will this solve the issue of those who dont have vpx or equiv to control the flaps?
https://www.aircraftextras.com/FPS-PlusReflex.htm