46 BC12D aileron bell crank play

[Barney]

I have a small amount of play between the bell crank and bracket. Is there a bushing in this assembly? Thanks

[3Dreaming]

Not sure where your play is, but yes there should be a bushing.

[Robert Lees]

Barney, can you video the play? Most occurs in the push rod between the bellcrank & the aileron itself.

Rob

[Barney]

Rob
The play is definitely between the bell crank and bracket. When I put my finger where the crank meets the bracket, and move the crank, I can feel the play.

[Hank Jarrett]

You need to find out if it is the shaft, crank or if you are lucky the bushing that is worn. Any machine shop should be able to re-bush the fitting, just inspect carefully for cracks! Don't forget to check with whoever will have to sign the paperwork before spending the money to repair it.

[Barney]

Thanks for the replys. No cracks were found, just needs to be rebushed. I have had problems in the past getting airplane parts worked on locally. The “this part is off an airboat” story probably won’t work with an aileron bell crank.

[Hank Jarrett]

For a bushing i would just make a drawing of what I wanted and not say ANYTHING about what it was going to be used on. For my own plane I would just use my laith and make it myself. I REALLY need to set that laith up again!