This afternoon I started to work on the flap handle and the flaperon mixer bellcrank. I separated the bellcrank halves and pulled out the bearings. I also found the flap handle pushrod and the bearing that attaches to the end of the pushrod. I prepped and primed the bellcrank halves and the flap handle.
I also deburred the inside of the flap handle so when the interior push rod and button are installed it will fit and work properly. While the primer was drying I final drilled the holes in the tailcone fairing and finished cutting the slot in the rear of the fairing. I sanded the edges smooth and then used the screws and attached the fairing to the tailcone. It fits.
I then prepped the ends of the spar tubes that were damaged when I ground them down to make the magnets work. I painted the ends of the spar tubes and the flap handle with black hammertone paint.
Next I riveted the bearings to the mixer bellcrank halves and screwed the bearing into the end of the flap handle pushrod.
