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Rudder pedal Question - View Thread
Are the long tubes that suspend the rudder pedals supposed to rotate freely in the F-6116 bearing blocks? The fit on mine is extremely tight. Is the fit supposed to be this tight or are we supposed to enlarge the sockets or add some type of lubricant so the pedals will move easily?
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Rudder pedal Question - RE: - View Thread
You might also check to be sure the blocks are set in the right direction. They appear to just be a straight cutout, but are actually slightly angled so that the final assembly will follow the curve of the fuselage (block flush with the skin and bars going straight across). If you have them reversed, the block will bind the rudder pedal rods when the assembly is pressed to meet the fuselage skin and bolted to the stringers.
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Rudder pedal Question - RE: - View Thread
The Rudder Peddle Tubes must rotate smoothly (not necessarily "self-centering"). The instructions have you trim the length so there is a little free-play side-to-side. Make sure there are no burrs or paint build-up on the ends of the steel tubes that bind on the plastic blocks. Don't enlarge the sockets.Also, the plastic blocks are "Left & Right" because there is a taper in the sides of the fuselage, the large holes are not drilled perpendicular.All of the plastic bearings on this airplane are "self lubricating".
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Rudder pedal Question - RE: - View Thread
The UHMW blocks are self lubricating. They seem a little tight at first, but that eases after a short while. Another thing to consider is whether the three bearings are properly aligned. Get 'em out of alignment and I'm sure those pedals would be much tougher to move.
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