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Trim Tab Travel

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Hopefully I can explain this clearly..


I am utilizing an existing servo trim tab arrangement, I have added a vernier control and cable. After getting everything set up, I startedplaying with the travel...this is what I found:when the elevator is full down, the trim tab angle is not at theequivalent opposite angle aswhen theelevator is fullup. Also, when the elevator is in neutral and I add 'max' 'trim [I forget which way I added it],the elevator, works full travel one way, but cannot go all the way the other way because it looks like it runs out of travel at the stab to trim tab pushrod.


In the Pic, A is the current set up. Am I correct inthinking that the angled horn is the culprit? and I need to have the set up like in B?


Also, what is the correct up/down degree value?
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