[NSRCA-discussion] Ball bearing clevis'

[wgalligan]

Here is something that Lance and I have done on the 6-32 rod or bold.
Go to your local Ace Hardware store and get 6/32 threaded aluminum spacers.  They come in different sizes form 1/4" to over 1"  and thread these on to the rod and tightening them up against the hard point in the control surface.  These stiffen the rod substantially and help prevent any developing weak points in the rod.  I have not had one fail to date(fingers always crossed).  And they LQQK good too.

Wayne Galligan

-- Original Message ----- 
  From: J N Hiller 
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  Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 11:10 AM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Ball bearing clevis'


  I had an aileron 6-32 brake last summer. I now use #8's everywhere.

  Jim Hiller

   

  -----Original Message-----
  From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of John Pavlick
  Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 10:14 PM
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  Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Ball bearing clevis'

   

  I'm thinking about using ball-bearing clevis' on a new airplane. What is everyone using for 6-32 bolts through the surface and 4-40 pushrod threads? Also - what's the best thing to use on the control surfaces? 6-32 screws or threaded rod? I remember hearing that one or the other wasn't good because it was too brittle and it could braek.

   

  John Pavlick
  http://www.idseng.com



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