Control Column VA-146

[MED]

Originally Posted by Richard Connell

For those not aware, there is a long standing SB for the passenger stick regarding its attachment.
Not opining on what I know many people do, just pointing it out for builders out there to do their own research.

To what are you referring? I don’t see anything regarding stick attachment in the published service bulletins.

[TASEsq]

Originally Posted by MED

To what are you referring? I don’t see anything regarding stick attachment in the published service bulletins.

https://www.vansaircraft.com/service...ons/sb-07-2-6/

[MED]

Originally Posted by TASEsq

https://www.vansaircraft.com/service...ons/sb-07-2-6/

Ok, thanks - way before my time. Effectively how mine is installed with the exception I used a push-button quick release pin which is concealed inside of the boot. Very secure, in my opinion.

[iamtheari]

Originally Posted by MED

I remove the right stick for older, perhaps “larger” passengers and for some non-pilots. I use a quick disconnect pin to make it easier.

What specific pin did you use for that?

[MED]

Originally Posted by iamtheari

What specific pin did you use for that?

I don’t remember exactly, but probably this one:

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/pi...-release-pins/