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john_graham
Joined: 09 Aug 2007 Posts: 45 Location: Algonquin, IL
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:51 pm Post subject: Push rod looseness |
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Hi...John Graham here with my first Yak "opportunity to learn"! During the pre-buy inspection of N15YK, there was about 25/1000's play (maybe a bit more) in the push-pull rode behind the aft seat in the nut just before the Y-fork that went into the attachment for the elevator cables. That's as close as I can get to describing it. You can feel the play in the stick when pushing or pulling it fore or aft - it moves slightly before engaging the elevator. No one thinks this is normal - is it? The A&P/IA (Lynn Hadler from Motive Services at Lake in the Hills airport 3CK - where N15YK is based) called Jill (not sure who she is yet!) but she stated she had not heard of this. So, my questions are:
1. Is this normal?
2. If not, is it a case of adjusting the nut/bolt behind the aft seat or is it something more involved?
Greatly appreciate any help.
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dsavarese(at)elmore.rr.co Guest
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:08 pm Post subject: Push rod looseness |
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John,
It is not normal and SHOULD have been identified during the annual or pre
purchase inspection. Luckily it is not a major issue and can be adjusted
out. There is a large nut/sleeve/collar on the tube going back to the
elevator bellcrank in the rear cockpit under the seat. There should be a
set screw on the underside of the nut/sleeve. Loosen the set screw and take
the slop out by turning the nut on the sleeve. Once you've removed the
slop, tighten the set screw.
Dennis
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