May 1, 2007 - Flap Pushrods |
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| Time to make the flap pushrods. I drilled out the aluminum tubes with a #3 bit. Then I tapped them. I find tapping the small tubing without scarring the aluminum a challenge. I have to hold the tube with the pliers so the tube doesn't move when I turn the tap. I used tape and felt pads to prevent scarring the aluminum. | ||||||
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I still have to prime and paint the pushrods, but they're essentially
done. It took me a little while to find the rod-end bearings for
these.
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I finished trimming the inner edge of the fairings. Now I have the
proper spacing between the fairing and the fuse.
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