Need throttle friction lock nut

[Carl Ellis]

The friction lock (nut?) is missing from my cockpit throttle assembly. The throttle doesn't creep but my AI suggested that I get one.

Does anyone have a lead?

- Carl -

[Carl Ellis]

Re: Need throttle friction lock nut

Anyone - any ideas?

[John N43951]

Re: Need throttle friction lock nut

Suggested repair? our AI told me today he would not sign off until repaired or replaced

[Carl Ellis]

Re: Need throttle friction lock nut

I see three options for myself:

1) Find a used knob.
2) Replace entire throttle assembly .
3) Borrow the required part and have one machined up. I have three friend with Tcrafts so this may be the best option.

[Pearson]

Re: Need throttle friction lock nut

Carl,

Call the guys at Columbia Airmotive in Troutdale. They have piles of stuff most people never see. 503 665-4896 It would probably help if you could tell them the size and thread count.

PS There is a Continental Breakfast fly-in Sat at Fly For Fun. It is a Northwest Antique Airplane Club event, but we let strangers in too, especially if you show up in your plane. I am going to try to get Sandy out of bed in time to get over there. If you go, feel free to examine my throttle if it will help.

Mark

[Carl Ellis]

Re: Need throttle friction lock nut

Suggested repair? our AI told me today he would not sign off until repaired or replaced

John -

Does this look like what you need? The knob says Shakespeare on the other side.

[Carl Ellis]

Re: Need throttle friction lock nut

Aircraft Spruce has a throttle that looks very much like the Taylorcraft model. ACS part # 05-13700. ~$50.

[Carl Ellis]

Re: Need throttle friction lock nut

And here is what I really need.

Looks like it is about 3/8" with 24 threads per inch. Who makes this throttle?