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Old 02-16-2013, 12:57 PM
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Default Aileron bushing

There's no way this bolt is going into that bushing. Can I drill it out? What size bit???

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Old 02-16-2013, 01:18 PM
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Default Reamer

Assuming that is the aileron bellcrank for the RV-9A; my instructions (attaching ailerons to wing) indicated that the inside of the bushing needs to be reamed. 1/4" reamer I believe. Read through it again.
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Old 02-16-2013, 01:39 PM
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Default Ream

Thanks,

Is says to ream to final size, but doesn't say what size.

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Old 02-16-2013, 01:56 PM
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Is says to ream to final size, but doesn't say what size.
The size of the bolt
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Old 02-16-2013, 03:18 PM
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Default .250"

A .250" reamer should give you a good fit.....would be nice if it had a pilot the size of the current bore.
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Old 02-16-2013, 03:22 PM
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Default AN3 or 4?

What size?
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Old 02-16-2013, 03:45 PM
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Default 1/4 bit

1/4 inch bit was perfect... Thanks everyone.

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Old 02-16-2013, 04:29 PM
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I found this thread when I was at my first bell crank.

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=80445

I went ahead an ordered a few reamers for some of the upcoming tasks. I think I bought the ones that Vlad suggested. I already owned #30 and #40 and use them all the time.
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Old 02-16-2013, 10:49 PM
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Default Upside down??

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1/4 inch bit was perfect... Thanks everyone.

T.

Hi Av8torTom
I can be wrong but I think your bellcrank might be installed upside down. Maybe the RV9 is different to the RV7.

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Old 02-17-2013, 04:00 AM
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Hi Av8torTom
I can be wrong but I think your bellcrank might be installed upside down. Maybe the RV9 is different to the RV7.
Looks to me like the picture was taken through the inspection plate on the bottom of the wing so it is not upside down. You can see the cover plate screw holes & platenuts on the edge and the top skin riveted on.
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