I had ordered a bunch of MK-319-BS rivets from vans to
finish off the really difficult rivets nearest the trailing edges of the rudder
and elevators. I had called vans previously to see if I could use a MK-319-BS
rivet instead of a CS4-4 rivet by that really tricky spot beside the rudder
control horn. Van's support said that it shouldn't be a problem as the
MK-319-BS is a more structural rivet than the CS4-4.
I then installed the rod end bearings in the rudder and
elevator. I used a small amount of Boelube as suggested on Van's Airforce to
help. Some of the rod bearings do take a bit of work to get in there. I really
took my time to set the rod bearings to the proper dimensions. I had used my
handy rod bearing tool that I made a number of days ago. Worked like a charm.
