Rigging

Bsimp59

My 1967 180 has a slight ( right ) roll tendency, what is the best way to start working through this issue? My last annual the AI did an aileron adjustment with no help. I’m wondering if anyone has had similar issues.
Thanks,
Billy

Scott Sherer

Hi Billy,
We all get this from time to time as our airplanes are pretty old at this point. However, the service manual has a good section on rigging your plane and your mechanic should be following the procedure in the service manual. If you don't have a service manual you can get one in pdf form in about five minutes and $50 from www.essco.com or www.eflightmanuals.com.

Bsimp59

Thanks, I’ll check with them and report.

mjkahn

I was having a similar issue, The problem turned out to be related to my STEC 30 autopilot. They reinstalled the software and all was well.

Bsimp59

I wish I had a STEC!

Jbsc3075

I'm curious if a cause was ever discovered for the roll in your 180. My '79 Warrior has a similar issue. No autopilot, so I think I might be able to rule out that as the culprit. Not a bad roll, but can get annoying on long flights.

Scott Sherer

Sounds like a pilot error issue, lol.

Jbsc3075

There seem to be a lot of those with my planes.

dshelley

Have the flaps checked for proper adjustment.

Bsimp59

I’m going to have a full re-rigging ( if that’s not a word it should be ! )

Scott Sherer

Sounds excellent. You and your plane will like it when it's done. Tell us how it went and where you had it done if you have a moment.

Bsimp59

Alright