Automatic pitch trim ground checkout – TruTrak Automatic Pitch Trim User Manual

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Auto Trim Installation Manual

2

TruTrak Flight Systems

December

2009

8300-013

Rev

C

Automatic Pitch Trim Ground Checkout


Note: If the above technique has been completed and the automatic trim module still does not run the trim, then first
try applying more force to the system when holding the up elevator. If the pitch servo slips easily when holding the
force, ensure that the pitch servo torque is set at the maximum value and hold as much force as possible without
slipping the servo. If the torque is set at the maximum and the system still does not function, check automatic trim
wiring.

The switch in the first slot of the controller is to
switch trim motor direction, see above diagram.

Two small slots are control indication Led’s, see
above.

Potentiometer located on the side of the controller
is used to adjust the speed of trim motor rate of
change, clockwise rotation to increase speed. Too
little of rate will cause trim indicator to show on
auto pilot display. If rate setting is too fast then
aircraft will hunt in pitch.

Power up autopilot.

Red light

ON

auto trim module at #1

small slot

Engage autopilot

Red light OFF on the auto trim

module at #1 small slot

Apply up elevator pressure.

Is servo holding the

controls

Does Automatic Pitch Trim run the trim servo?

#2 small slot light will flash red or green

Yes

No

Check trim motor control or trim sense wires.

Pins 9 & 10 must go to trim motor.

Pin 4 must go to pitch servo pin 7

Does trim servo run in the

correct direction (up trim

tab) so as to trim up?

Yes

No

Check to ensure that trim

servo will run in both

directions by applying

down elevator as well

Flip the switch located in large

slot on the Automatic pitch trim

Module

Check torque wire. Pins 5 or 6

must be >2.5 volts AP engaged.

No

Yes

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