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Guys I have been off the forum for a good while other than seeing what others have posted. I am now 4.3 hours away from having my 40 hour phase 1 hours flown off. Plane has operated flawlessly until yesterday afternoon. After a session of aerobatics I noticed that there was slop in the stick for elevator travel. Still had control but it was like a two stage trigger. Had to move the stick a short distance before I felt positive response. Returned to the airport and in looking for the problem I discovered that the #2 control rod bearing, Fafnir REPB3N-2, had failed. Attachment bolt and bearing exterior was still in good shape but the guts of the bearing were gone. I had done a full inspection in September and all was well. Has anyone else had a problem with Fafnir bearings. I have a new one I'm going to install tomorrow but wondered if there is a better substitute I should be using as I am primarily doing aerobatics.
Hope all have a Merry and Blessed Christmas.
Tad
Hope all have a Merry and Blessed Christmas.
Tad
