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chuck
 Post subject: Rudder return springs
PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 8:56 pm 
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Gent's,

What are you using and where are you getting your rudder return springs? I have one that is bad. The local A&P has a similar one but it doesn't match and is a bit stronger.

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:30 pm 
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Hi Chuck, Classic probably has them, I would suggest changing both as the spring rate can diminish over a good long period. One new one just might show you how much the one your going to keep has lost, just a suggestion .......Dan
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Rich Brazell
PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:47 pm 
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I got mine from CSA . They are a stiff little bugger ! :P I can send you the specs on the spring if you need them . Easier to buy than make ! ;) I thought I had extras , but they were flap springs . :o

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chuck
PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:08 am 
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I should have specified rudder "pedal" return springs, I think mine are off someone's bed. Thanks for the info. I'll try Classic Sport (if I can find his #).

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 4:14 pm 
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I've been trying to get 2 sets as well for my projects. here's Mike's info

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Rich Brazell
PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 4:26 pm 
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Probably Fraser's bed !
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chuck
PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:24 pm 
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Called Mike today, he doesn't have any springs and he isn't going to restock any time soon. I guess I'll have to keep Fraser's a little longer.

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Hagle347
PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:13 pm 
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Sun N Fun is less than two weeks away. I'll be checking vendors and see what I find.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:21 pm 
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I should be there as well. Who ever gets to the "spring" tent first buy'em out!

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david read
PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:40 pm 
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I got mine from the aviation department of the local farm store. They should be the same so they want to keep the rudder centered. Other than that they just need to be strong enough to keep the cables snug.
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Fraser MacPhee
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LOL - David....you slay me - I thought PEP Boys air parts had everything....did you get your Marv Carb from the tractor store?

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Bill Williams
PostPosted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:26 am 
Bob and I use a threaded eye bolt through the firewall, you can adjust each spring for correct tension. It will even add a little rudder trim ?
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Rich Brazell
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Yep...threaded eye bolt . ;)

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