Re: Europa-List: Flap drive and GE12E bearing

[kbcarpenter@comcast.net]

I had a machinist turn new flap pins with a tapered lead-in.  They work fine 
without the usual mentioned problems. The taper is about 3/4 inches beyond 
the standard length.  They are in the flap tube and cause on problem.
Ken Carpenter
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Flap drive and GE12E bearing


> <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
>
> Steve,
>
> I have exactly this problem when I rig my aircraft.  I find that when I go
> to put the flap pin in that the ball can easily be knocked to one side and
> it jams in place.
>
> What I am thinking of doing is to make some flap drive pins that are much
> longer with a long tapered lead in.  I'd be interested in anyone's opinion
> on this idea.
>
> Paul
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>