Rudder pedal protectors
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Rudder pedal protectors
Howdy Folks,
I'm new to this site as well as new to aircraft ownership. I purchased 49 "A" model. I was wondering where I could fine a set of sheet metal rudder pedal protector? And what do you recommend for sound proofing material to go under the carpet on the cabin floor and the cockpit firewall side? Thanks in advance Mike.
I'm new to this site as well as new to aircraft ownership. I purchased 49 "A" model. I was wondering where I could fine a set of sheet metal rudder pedal protector? And what do you recommend for sound proofing material to go under the carpet on the cabin floor and the cockpit firewall side? Thanks in advance Mike.
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sound deadening
Mike, Skandia makes good sound deadening materials for aircraft. It is spendy but works good. I didn't use any sound deadening under the carpet, since it is a double layered, (aircraft skin then floor surface), you don't get most of your sound from there. It will come from the firewall and the forward fuselage sides. Don't go hog wild with the materials as it all ads weight and that is a major concern with performance. Spend your hard earned money on a good set of headphones and you will be much happier than adding alot of dead weight to the airframe. Also make sure you seal the doors and side windows. Good luck, Jon
Rudder pedal protectors
BL,
Rudder pedal protectors are the two peices of sheet metal (pilots side and copilots side) with elongated slots cut in them to allow for rudder pedal movement foward and aft. They keep debris and junk from getting down between the rudder peddal and causing jams and other maintance issues. Most of the time there covered in carpet and people just think there part of the cabin floor, but there not. there seperate.
Rudder pedal protectors are the two peices of sheet metal (pilots side and copilots side) with elongated slots cut in them to allow for rudder pedal movement foward and aft. They keep debris and junk from getting down between the rudder peddal and causing jams and other maintance issues. Most of the time there covered in carpet and people just think there part of the cabin floor, but there not. there seperate.
Congratulations on your first aircraft. The day when you get your first airplane has got to be about as good as they get. A few calls to salvage yards http://cessna170.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1419 will probably turn up a set of rudder pedal protectors. Have the part numbers from your parts catalog when you call.
I agree with Jon on the headsets. Good ANR headsets are are really effective. I did an ANR upgrade to my David Clark's about 5 years ago and I'm really happy with the results. If you are handy with a soldering iron and like your current headset, it is one option. http://www.headsetsinc.com/anr_upgrade.htm If I was buying a new set I think I would go with the Lightspeeds.
I agree with Jon on the headsets. Good ANR headsets are are really effective. I did an ANR upgrade to my David Clark's about 5 years ago and I'm really happy with the results. If you are handy with a soldering iron and like your current headset, it is one option. http://www.headsetsinc.com/anr_upgrade.htm If I was buying a new set I think I would go with the Lightspeeds.
John
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Rudder Pedal Protecters
av8ter,
Mea Culpa! I just never really thought about them having a name. I believe almost any of the many salvage yards could help you. I would also check to see if other models, such as the C-172, use the same part. They all use the same rudder pedals. The salvage yards all list in TAP.
Good Luck. Sorry about the dumb question.
Mea Culpa! I just never really thought about them having a name. I believe almost any of the many salvage yards could help you. I would also check to see if other models, such as the C-172, use the same part. They all use the same rudder pedals. The salvage yards all list in TAP.
Good Luck. Sorry about the dumb question.
BL
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Best wishes to all....
George
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Best wishes to all....
George
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My protectors are currently NOT installed and I could trace them and email the outline to you as well as a picture in a few days when I get home. Let me know if you need them. This would be a whole lot easier than removing them from a plane because they are a pain in the butt IMHO to remove and reinstall.
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av8ter Mike.
I have the tracings and pictures ready to send to you but I need you and anyone else who would like them to send me an email by clicking on the email button at the bottom of this or any of my posts. That way I'll have your email address to send the attachments to. The PM (private message) which is part of this software will not allow attachments.
And if Minton is reading this do the same so I can send you the Cessna wing letter you requested by PM. Spiro you should be all taken care of in the request department.
Boy I wish everyone would update their profile with a current email address. It should be a requirement to join this forum.
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I have the tracings and pictures ready to send to you but I need you and anyone else who would like them to send me an email by clicking on the email button at the bottom of this or any of my posts. That way I'll have your email address to send the attachments to. The PM (private message) which is part of this software will not allow attachments.
And if Minton is reading this do the same so I can send you the Cessna wing letter you requested by PM. Spiro you should be all taken care of in the request department.
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Boy I wish everyone would update their profile with a current email address. It should be a requirement to join this forum.
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Why fabricate a copy of the originals? They are hard to get on, and hard to get off for inspections, usually skinning up some paint. Why not make out of flat aluminum stock a vertical "plate" that's about 1-1/2" high, with holes at the bottom to screw in like the originals? These keep the trash out, and don't interfere with anything.
I know, not original...
I know, not original...