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Aileron Belcranks - Need Some Help

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Skybolt540

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So here I am at the 11th hour doing a final aileron rig check on the lower wings before covering.

I purchased my belcranks from Hale years ago and they use bushings as the bearing surface. I really don't like the play I'm getting, all of which is coming from the bushings.

So I look at the SAL website and I see they're selling belcranks these days with bearings in them. I think I want to buy a set. Before I do though, I'd like to make sure they match the geometry on my current belcrank.

1) Do the current plans call out belcranks with bearings?

2) If so, could someone please scan the belcrank drawing and e-mail it to me so I can make sure it matches the parts from my March 1990 plans?

TIA!

Scott
 
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