Rudder controls

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First off I hade to modify the rudder pedals by cutting off the upper portion of the control horns, see the tabs on the bench, then reshape the remaining portion and paint.
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This will be the left side of the rudder pedal assembly. This portion is three pieces. A torque tube and left and right pedal arms. Shown clecoed together.
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Here it is riveted and ready for the pedals to be installed.
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This is a crude but effective fixture l made to fabricate four straps that will fit over a pulley. It’s function is to keep the rudder pedal control cable from coming off the pulley.
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Here it is bent around to make the correct shape.
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This pic shows one installed on a control horn pulley.
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Ran into a rare quality control issue. This was going to be the right side-right rudder pedal. As you can see the tube is bent. Can not be assembled at all in this condition. Will need a new one.
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Another view.
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This is a look at an almost completed assembly.
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Another look. Once this is complete I will be able to set it into the fuselage and drill the mounting holes. Then remove it, install the floorboards and center console. Then fit the detent brackets for the adjustable rudder pedals. More on that in the future.

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