Tightness\Lubrication
Graham,
Wilco.
Can you tell me if you believe in Graphite lubricant for brass bush in
tailplane, or some sort of grease. I am told the grease will attract dirt, and
since these bearings are very hard to get at, I believe the dry lubricant is
supposed to be best. What did you use, or recommend?
Rg
Tony R.
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>>I am about to install my torque tube after having the pins replaced to the
>>larger option. I have noticed that the bronze bushings are very tight on
>>the tube. Is this normal??
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>Tony,
>No it isn't. Make sure the tube is still round. Measure it accurately over
>its whole length, any out of roundness will cause much pain when rigging.
>Check all the bushes too, particularly the stainless ones that go in the
>tailplane.
>Don't damage or scratch the plating on the tube, it will tend to rust.(it's
>4130, stainless ain't strong enough).
>Regarding ground clearance of the prop on a Classic, Ground stance is not
>relevant, It's when you lift the tail the danger occurs.
>So, keep the tailwheel on the ground at all times the airplane is on the
>ground, landing OR take off.
>Graham
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