Originally Posted by
Car RAMROD
In relation to the rudder trim setting - the only real reasons why it would be there are- single engine flight (you still don't need full deflection); maintenance; or checking the full travel on pre-flight and forgetting to set it back to neutral afterwards.
Bingo. Checked the full travel of the trim tab in the pre flight combined with Old mate's propensity to wing the checklists and she's heading for the shops....