Good Moring All,
My First Post, Just purchased a 1979 Skybolt getting ready to start getting my dual, the CFI I am working with and I agree also that the rod end bearings that the alerions are hinged on are getting worn and need replaced, I removed the right upper alerion and am attaching the picture of the rod ends and how they are attached. Another concern is the inner Question I have is what grade of rod end bearing should be used and what grade of rivets to hold them in place. The Other Question is the rear seat control stick has a lot of play, tried new bolts Etc the pivot is wallowed out needs to be repaired & Maybe a bushing this time ? Or any ideas on a new stick? Thanks in advance for any help, can not wait to get up in this bird,
My First Post, Just purchased a 1979 Skybolt getting ready to start getting my dual, the CFI I am working with and I agree also that the rod end bearings that the alerions are hinged on are getting worn and need replaced, I removed the right upper alerion and am attaching the picture of the rod ends and how they are attached. Another concern is the inner Question I have is what grade of rod end bearing should be used and what grade of rivets to hold them in place. The Other Question is the rear seat control stick has a lot of play, tried new bolts Etc the pivot is wallowed out needs to be repaired & Maybe a bushing this time ? Or any ideas on a new stick? Thanks in advance for any help, can not wait to get up in this bird,
