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F-24 Brake pedals on both sides
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:13 am
by Seifert
'Hi Fairchild rebuilders.
I'm installing the flight and brake control systems in my F-24 and noticed I have brake pedals on both sides. This aircraft was originally sold to a flight school; thus two sets of brake pedals. I did not own the project when it was dis-assembled so I have some extra pullies and cable parts and nothing to go by, for reassembly. Do any of you have a picture of the cable routing for the extra set of brake pedals that you could send me?
Thanks
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Re: F-24 Brake pedals on both sides
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:34 am
by Tom
'Rich,
I've never seen drawings for right side brakes. It was special equipment during War years. I am not envious, I've spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to set up just the left side. I still don't have it right. It's easy to accidentlly apply brake accidently during full rudder throw, like during a fast rollout. I ground looped recently and it wasn't all "failed to maintain directional control" like fed's like to say. The brakes grabbed. It kinda like spinning a Sherman tank. I'd also like to add the sharp nose left, nose right chasing on fast rollout is from accidental brake applications while using normal rudder control inputs. I use to think the steerable tailwheel cables were to tight, but that was not the case. Are you sure you want to hookup the right side?
Tom
Hanford,ca
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fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "Richard Seifert" wrote:
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> Hi Fairchild rebuilders.
> I'm installing the flight and brake control systems in my F-24 and noticed I have brake pedals on both sides. This aircraft was originally sold to a flight school; thus two sets of brake pedals. I did not own the project when it was dis-assembled so I have some extra pullies and cable parts and nothing to go by, for reassembly. Do any of you have a picture of the cable routing for the extra set of brake pedals that you could send me?
> Thanks
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Re: F-24 Brake pedals on both sides
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 12:55 pm
by Jim
'I too am envious, the dual brakes were an option for the post war 24s. The factory used a torque tube system so no additional cables and pullies are needed. There are 6 drawings to show the installation (1) 42230 (2) 42231 (3) 42232 (4) 42289 (5) 42290 (6) 42291 I don't have any of them, nor are they on the Fairchild Club CD. The Smithsonian has them but until they complete thier archive move they will not duplicate them. If anyone has copies I would love to get my hands on them. Richard if you have cable connections on yours maybe someone had an after market one. If you can get a chance call me.
Jim Higham
Aviation Turbines International
Engine Sales/Service
(319) 533-7890
On Dec 23, 2011, at 11:34 AM, "Tom" wrote:
> Rich,
> I've never seen drawings for right side brakes. It was special equipment during War years. I am not envious, I've spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to set up just the left side. I still don't have it right. It's easy to accidentlly apply brake accidently during full rudder throw, like during a fast rollout. I ground looped recently and it wasn't all "failed to maintain directional control" like fed's like to say. The brakes grabbed. It kinda like spinning a Sherman tank. I'd also like to add the sharp nose left, nose right chasing on fast rollout is from accidental brake applications while using normal rudder control inputs. I use to think the steerable tailwheel cables were to tight, but that was not the case. Are you sure you want to hookup the right side?
> Tom
> Hanford,ca
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fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "Richard Seifert" wrote:
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> > Hi Fairchild rebuilders.
> > I'm installing the flight and brake control systems in my F-24 and noticed I have brake pedals on both sides. This aircraft was originally sold to a flight school; thus two sets of brake pedals. I did not own the project when it was dis-assembled so I have some extra pullies and cable parts and nothing to go by, for reassembly. Do any of you have a picture of the cable routing for the extra set of brake pedals that you could send me?
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