REFLECTOR: Rudder deflection - again

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Al, 

I am not sure where you got your numbers (but I don't doubt that you have 
them). 

 My original manual says to get at least 1" travel before the brakes, and 
about 3.5" total. 

When I started working on mine, I downloaded the specs from the online 
manual. It said to get 1-3/4" before brakes and 3.5" total. 

Now, I have to say that I stole, or borrowed this mod, but I now have a 
little more than 2.75" before the brakes, and about 5.5" total. 

The way I did this was take a piece of 3/8" steel tube about 2" long. I 
welded a tab on the end just like what is on the end of the rudder arms in the 
cabin. 

I then slid the unit up inside the original rudder arms so that, in effect, I 
have a 1.125" extension on the rudder actuator on the pedal system. I welded 
this in place. 

This mod did require that I move the location of the pedal stops a little, 
and I had to re-swage the rudder connection near the firewall to make everything 
tight and smooth. 

I would have taken a pic for you, but just discovered my camera batteries are 
dead. I can take one tomorrow if you need it. 

This is on a 173 FGE, so your numbers may reflect a different model. 

Hope this helps,   Kurt 
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