Elevator Push Rod Tunnel

[Johnny C!]

Hey Gang!
How did you attach the formed tunnel
to the aluminum decking?

Rivets, screws?  I don't find it covered
in the manual, of course...

Also, it appears that the bushing tubes
don't line up very well, so this push rod
will be in a constant bind. Do I bend it
a little to make the connection points
line up, or just let it flex?

Thanks!

John

[Dave Krall CFII SEL SES]

Using set screws there. If rivets have to be drilled out for some reason, it could introduce a lot of metal particles into the inside of the fuse fabric.

A slight bend in the push rod made this one fine, as others have done.

[KevinC]

I used wood flooring - so screws worked just fine.  I found that a few small adjustments (bends) were needed to make the rod work  smoothly.

k

[scubarider]

Mine came with the self tapping screws.  I used them right to the aluminum decking.  Worked fine.  Then covered with carpet material right over that.  Did not fill in the sides like some do.
Dennis

[Johnny C!]

Hey!

I had no idea those screws were there!
They sure supplied a lot of them!


I do intend to put do 3" of blue styrofoam to
level it out. I think it will cut down on noise
too.

Thanks gang!


John

[stede52]

John, that's what the guys at Cornell do, they use foam to level the flooring.  I plan to do the same. see picture

[John S]

Hi, Just gang,
I'm a new member, about 1 year into construction of an escapade with a Rotax 912 ULS.  
I added the foam filler around the elevator tunnel, but also added a 1/8 layer of lexan on top of the foam so my knee wouldn't dent the foam when I crawl back to the cargo compartment.

[Dave Krall CFII SEL SES]

Hi, Just gang,
I'm a new member, about 1 year into construction of an escapade with a Rotax 912 ULS.  
I added the foam filler around the elevator tunnel, but also added a 1/8 layer of lexan on top of the foam so my knee wouldn't dent the foam when I crawl back to the cargo compartment.

I decided on an open cell foam layer of about 2 1/2" on top of the filler foam for a more comfortable berth and to protect the lower foam from denting. If it's not enough, the Lexan sounds like a good additional layer.

[b1x4nqb]

John S,

Welcome.  You're not far from where I am, just north of Hamburg, PA.  I go down to New Garden frequently for work so some time we'll have to get together for lunch.

Paul, PA