While I had already assembled the rudder pedals before, I did modify the pilot side pedals to add legroom. And the components aren’t all assembled with locking nuts. So now it’s time for the final assembly.

While I was getting ready to finish the rudder pedals, Malcolm (ever the perfectionist) pointed out something. This is the top of the master cylinder for the co-pilot side, right rudder pedal. It is attached with a long bolt and (right to left) a locking nut, washer, top of master cylinder, three washers and the rudder pedal arm.

This is how the manual says how to do it. So it’s right. Right?

Well that big gap at the top? Not… optimal. And those THREE washers between the arm and master cylinder? A flat surface (washer) up against a curved surface? Again, not optimal.

So here’s the solution:

Custom made spacers that will prevent any binds and keep the ends of the master cylinder from being pinched.