Jabiru J450 Constructors Manual
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Sand a slightly bigger area than the marked area and sand the bottom of each mount block to
ensure a good key for the flock.
Mix a small batch of flock and apply to the marked areas, taking care to keep flock out of the
three captive nuts under the centre mount block, then loosely place each mount block into
position again with a single bolt in each centre hole. Gently place the rudder pedals shafts into
the blocks and apply a slight downward pressure to seat all three mount blocks firmly into the
flock.
Now fit the top of the mount blocks: working on one mount block at a time, remove the centre
bolt, place the top of the mount block in place and replace the centre bolt. Place all three bolts
in the centre mount block and do them up by hand until the bolts reach the bottom of the
captive nuts – this will ensure that no flock will get into the threads.
Carefully rotate the rudder pedal shafts by moving the rudder pedals forwards and backwards
– there should be no binding whatsoever.
Smooth off any excess flock with a small amount of resin on a clean mixing stick. Leave to
cure, taking care that no flock has contacted the rudder pedals. When the flock has gone off
and is firm, carefully remove the bolts. Once the flock is completely cured remove the top of
each mount block and the rudder pedals and set them aside until after the paint and upholstery
tasks have been completed.
Run a drill through the holes in the left and right mount blocks to remove any excess flock.
This completes the
Pre-Paint>Fuselage>Interior>Fit rudder pedal mount blocks
task.