I have off the entire interior of my 11 except the trim handle. How does this come off. I can't see a set screw.P1020184a-close.jpgP1020183.jpg
I have off the entire interior of my 11 except the trim handle. How does this come off. I can't see a set screw.P1020184a-close.jpgP1020183.jpg
Last edited by behindpropellers; 11-19-2011 at 07:24 AM.
The aviator formally known as 89.
Push the little cap behind the handle in it's got a spring behind it and there is a small steel pin in the handle that will usually fall out and under the floor boards, may need a slight tap with a punch.
In that first picture, I was pushing as hard as I could. Is this an original handle? Do I save it?
The aviator formally known as 89.
Yes save it
Cut the escutcheon (trim ring) off and drive the pin out with a pin punch. Handle can be re-plated and you can buy a new escutcheon. http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/4832
Steve Pierce
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."
Henry Ford
$12 for a new handle so if it is broken or you brake it no big deal. http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/2674
My trim stash.
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Last edited by Steve Pierce; 11-19-2011 at 08:59 AM.
Steve Pierce
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."
Henry Ford
I think I can see the PMA stamp in chinese lettersOriginally Posted by Steve Pierce
Piper J-5A C-90 N40877
J-5 Project Pictures
Yep, just like the stamp on the Ford parts that Piper used.
Steve Pierce
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."
Henry Ford
Nesing, in your pic of you pushing down the eustation you can barely see the roll pin. I suggest that the eustation was binding on the pin. If you rock & roll it while pushing down maybe it will slip by the pin & you can push it out. I remember some chin scratching figuring mine out too!
Nimpo Lake Logan... boonie SuperCubber
200mi (300km) from nearest stoplight... just right! - "Que hesitatus fornicatus est"
OK, I think I'm cutting off the trim and then raiding Steve's stash. Maybe they are Chinese enough not to set off your metal detector.
The aviator formally known as 89.
I've looked for the link and can't find it but, somewhere on this site a member used an oilite bushing or two in that trim assembly which smoothes it up considerably. Looked like a good idea to me. Jim
When putting it back together, I also put a piece of safety wire through the pin to ensure it does not come out AGAIN when flying...
But good mechanics probably laugh at that.
I don't know where you've been me lad, but I see you won first Prize!
The real pin doesn't have a hole in it, press fit.
cruiser, Brian from Steve's Aircraft did the bushing mod.
Steve Pierce
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."
Henry Ford
Search, trim pulley and crank
An alternative when not wanting an art deco classic restoration. Dakota Cub has a nice handle that is retained by a pin but you don't have to drive it through the handle, it goes through the pulley shaft but the handle is retained by a screw and lock washer. Really nice parts and comes in a complete kit. About $55 for everything.
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Steve Pierce
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."
Henry Ford
Once again. everyone thanks for the search help. I am anxious to hear how you make out on a covered airplane tempdoug. Please let me know, thanks. Jim
Darrel Starr did the oilite bushing too. I just saw a thread yesterday on the home page so this thread should be recent and still on the homepage. I too did the oilite bearing. I will never do another one without it.
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