This work session was completed June 2, 2021.
The first step in this section is to fabricate some two Flap Pushrods Assemblies. To start, the VA-256 Flap Pushrod had to be trimmed to 3 1/2” (88.9 mm). The center section below is the part that will be used for the actual Pushrod.
These are the parts that’s will make up the assembly:
VA-256 Flap Pushrod (x2)
CM-4M Rod End Bearings (x2)
AN316-4R Jam Nuts (x4)
The Pushrods were then treated with Alumiprep, Alodine, sprayed with Akzo primer, assembled and installed on/in the Flaps. Here is the final product:
