KR> Rudder R.E Bearing

Murray wrote Re your question about rod end bearings for attaching a rudder: I downloaded the Aurora catalogue http://www.aurorabearing.com/2003-04_Internet_Catalog.pdf Thanks Murray. What if I used one KR hinge to carry the weight at the bottom of the rudder, and two REB's, 1 centre,

KR> Rudder R.E Bearing

I would consider weight of the rudder on the bearings minimal, even during high G maneuvers, bigger concern may be the pressure from the rudder cables on the bottom hinge, just my 2 cents worth. Riley Collins Rutledge, TN KR2ss What if I used one KR hinge to carry the weight at the bottom of t

KR> Rudder R.E Bearing

>>> What if I used one KR hinge to carry the weight at the bottom of >>> the rudder,and two REB's, 1 centre, and 1 at the top of the rudder Hey Phil - No reason not to use 3 rod ends as planned? The way Murray worked it out, the rudder could weigh anything up to 16lbs (I don't recall exactly).