Control Rod Interference

Control rod interference.

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This was discovered on the initial airworthiness inspection on a Kitfox. No pitch control stops were installed, allowing the full-forward movement of the stick to cause jamming of the pitch-control torque tube. It also caused the jam nut to turn in a direction that would loosen it. Remember to check all controls for the manufacturer’s recommended minimum and maximum deflection, as well as to check for proper clearances at all connecting points.

—Vic Syracuse

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Vic Syracuse
Vic is a fixed-wing and helicopter commercial pilot, CFII with ASMEL/ASES ratings, an A&P/IA, DAR, and EAA technical advisor and flight counselor. Passionately involved in aviation for over 40 years, he has built 11 aircraft and logged over 10,000 hours in 72 different kinds of aircraft. Vic volunteers as a Young Eagle pilot, has his own sport aviation business called Base Leg Aviation, and has written two books on aircraft prebuy and condition inspections.

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