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jeffbarnes(at)knology.net
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:14 am Post subject: Rudder pedal tension - taildragger

On the taildragger version, are there any recommendations on keeping tension on the rudder cables. Zenith forgot to address this in the manual. After calling them they recommended springs attached to the firewall. I have heard of making a bellcrank with rods attached to the rudder pedals for a counter-balance so proper tension can be maintained. Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.   

   

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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:59 am Post subject: Rudder pedal tension - taildragger

Hi Jeff,

The delicate nature of the rudder hinge points would suggest perhaps the 

bellcrank idea is advised. A fixed-geometry would prevent excessive wear 

or damage when

standing on the pedals for braking or turning etc.  You might have to 

place the bellcrank forward of the firewall like the nose geared 

steering is done.



Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com



Jeff Barnes wrote:

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 On the taildragger version, are there any recommendations on keeping 

 tension on the rudder cables. Zenith forgot to address this in the 

 manual. After calling them they recommended springs attached to the 

 firewall. I have heard of making a bellcrank with rods attached to the 

 rudder pedals for a counter-balance so proper tension can be 

 maintained. Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly 

 appreciated.

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moorecomp

Joined: 14 Aug 2006
Posts: 32

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:00 pm Post subject: Re: Rudder pedal tension - taildragger

You were probably thinking of the way Bill Sewell did his.



http://www.n601bz.com/ch601xl/Fuselage/Control_Cables/043005.htm



Best regards,



Craig Moore A&P

Mancelona, MI

701 builder wannabe

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