Removing Rudder What Else Should I Do?

rnealon1 · Post by **rnealon1** » Thu Oct 31, 2019 2:48 am

Hi All,

My 170B rudder is being removed and reskinned. What else do I need to do/look for while it is off?

Thanks!

Bob

c170b53 · Post by **c170b53** » Thu Oct 31, 2019 3:09 am

You will have a great view of your tail springs and tail wheel

n2582d · Post by **n2582d** » Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:35 am

Make sure the rudder pillow block bearings rotate freely. See this post. If you decide to replace those bearings the IPC seems to indicate they are p/n SIK-5 (as in Sierra India Kilo - Five). That is not the correct p/n. It should be S1K-5 (Sierra One Kilo - Five). P. Ponk offers a “State-of-the-art polymer” bushing to replace these bearings on the larger S.E. Cessnas. I think (but have not confirmed) they would fit the 170. If so, it would be nice if he would amend the STC to include the 170.

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Post by **GAHorn** » Fri Nov 01, 2019 1:39 pm

rnealon1 wrote:Hi All,

My 170B rudder is being removed and reskinned. What else do I need to do/look for while it is off?

Thanks!

Bob

Check rudder control cables especially in that aft bukhead area for condition and chafeing. Also the fairleads alongside the interior fuselage.

rnealon1 · Post by **rnealon1** » Fri Nov 01, 2019 6:44 pm

Thanks to All!

I seem to remember an issue about the rudder stops from improper/no gust protection?

Bob

The International Cessna^® 170 Association

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