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  1. DrT.AME

    Piper Arrow trim gets stiff at 150 mph.

    I was able to get in early, we have a diagnosis! The bottom bushing on the trim drum/jackscrew was worn. That made the entire drum a bit loose. Because of this, it was binding and didn't turn freely making the trim wheel forces excessive. Trim works so smoothly now and I can turn the wheel...
  2. DrT.AME

    Piper Arrow trim gets stiff at 150 mph.

    Have an appointment with the A&P on the 28th. More updates after that.
  3. DrT.AME

    Piper Arrow trim gets stiff at 150 mph.

    Mine dramatically worsened as it's gotten colder here in NC, which never actually gets that cold, maybe 40 deg. I'll be sure to update this thread as the solution comes, I know how frustrating it is when people post, get the problem fixed, but never update the thread on how.
  4. DrT.AME

    Piper Arrow trim gets stiff at 150 mph.

    Thanks Jim! I've been a watcher for quite a while. Nice to start taking part.
  5. DrT.AME

    Piper Arrow trim gets stiff at 150 mph.

    Thank you for this. I plan to talk to my A&P. My plane is fresh out of annual and this was done during the inspection. It worked fine before they worked on it. Sigh. Do the worsening symptoms in high speed flight and lack of symptoms on the ground tell you anything about what could be the...
  6. DrT.AME

    Piper Arrow trim gets stiff at 150 mph.

    Did you ever find an answer to this? My Lance is doing the same thing.
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