RV Aircraft Construction Website

RV-9A: Project Entry

Share on:
Share this! Twit this! 

Put the lower control assembly together

First, I used a new 3/8 drill bit to make a slot in the side of the pivet block so I could have access to install the cotter pin into the control weldment pipe. I held the pivet block up against the 3/8 drill bit in the drill press untill it dug deep into the side of the pivet block. Then I used my bandsaw to cut a slot into the pivet block. This slot allows the long bolt (not yet installed) to put the "squeeze" on the control assembly so it will firm up the turning of the control knob by the pilot. Then I put the control weldment into the pivet block and put in a large washer. This allowed me to mark the pipe showing where to drill a 1/16 inch hole into the control weldment pipe for a cotter pin.

SmittysRV.com is an Amazon Associate
SmittysRV.com is an Amazon Associate
HOMEBUILT, EXPERIMENTAL AND KITBUILT INSURANCE
gopro camera mounts for aircraft
gopro camera mounts for aircraft
Rod Machado Free Pilot Training Course Syllabus
RV Metal Aircraft Tools
Rod Machado Pilot Training
Rod Machado Pilot Training