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Pitts S1 Upper Aileron Assembly L/R Actuating Arms

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Another disassembly, another thing I find that is not to plans. πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈMy upper aileron assembly actuating arms are not built to 1/4 inch steel specs and they are drilled with a bushing as oppose to a hole large enough to accommodate the KP3 bearings. Also my lower arms are not built to plans either. Made out of thin steel as oppose 1/4 inch. Pictures attached.

Called Aviat out of curisooty and they are $200 + per arm! I could fabricate them myself (after screwing it up a few times) but I’m almost tempted just to leave them as is.

Thoughts?
 

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