skydvrboy Posted February 18, 2020 Report Posted February 18, 2020 So my '67 F has a 500 hr recurring AD to inspect the yokes. The AD isn't due for another 80 hrs, but my IA knows I fly about 100 hrs a year, so he checked it. Sure enough, the tapered pin on the pilot side yoke and the set screw have been over tightened and cracked the cast aluminum yoke (I'll follow up with a pic). Anyone have a spare yoke laying around that will fit a '67 F (part number 917010-501)? The yoke shaft also has a depression where the set screw was over tightened and I'd replace that too if I can find one reasonably priced (not sure on the part number). Calling @Alan Fox @SheryLoewen, @Jerry Pressley, others? Quote
skydvrboy Posted February 18, 2020 Author Report Posted February 18, 2020 Almost forget the pics. Hopefully the cracks show up. Quote
Niko182 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Posted February 18, 2020 I know theres a set of yokes that arent crazy expensive that come with an Stc. They are indentical to the beech yokes. Those might be a nice option. I know one guy on here has a set of them. I cant remember the name however. Quote
Alan Fox Posted February 18, 2020 Report Posted February 18, 2020 I can sell you a yoke , 150.00 Pilot or copilot Quote
takair Posted February 18, 2020 Report Posted February 18, 2020 So this is a case where the AD is likely causing more harm than good. I wonder when the last time this AD actually found a cracked shaft that it didn’t cause? Ironically, you don’t catch that for another 5 years... 2 Quote
skydvrboy Posted February 18, 2020 Author Report Posted February 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, takair said: So this is a case where the AD is likely causing more harm than good. I wonder when the last time this AD actually found a cracked shaft that it didn’t cause? Ironically, you don’t catch that for another 5 years... So I went back and read the AD this afternoon, which applies to the shaft and not to the yoke itself. So technically, I didn't fail the AD, but understandably my IA was hesitant to sign off the annual with the yoke cracked. His words, "This would probably never break, but if it did..." @Alan Fox I'll send you a PM. Quote
Reid Posted February 19, 2020 Report Posted February 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Niko182 said: I know theres a set of yokes that arent crazy expensive that come with an Stc. They are indentical to the beech yokes. Those might be a nice option. I know one guy on here has a set of them. I cant remember the name however. You're referring to the Cygnet yokes I believe. When I looked into them a few years ago they required a field approval to install on a Mooney. Quote
vorlon1 Posted February 19, 2020 Report Posted February 19, 2020 40 minutes ago, Reid said: You're referring to the Cygnet yokes I believe. When I looked into them a few years ago they required a field approval to install on a Mooney. True. I called them about it last week. Quote
carusoam Posted February 19, 2020 Report Posted February 19, 2020 There may be a different AD...? The rams horns have seen some need for replacement over the years... They are also surrounded by a tough environment... Often warm and salty. The FAA didn’t like powder coating for a while... Our yokes got plastic dipped... another way that hides corrosion and cracks... It may be possible to repair the crack... but it would cost a lot less to swap out the old yoke for a different one... And get some Fancy leather put on them... Find the thread where Peter did his own fancy leather yokes... they came out quite nice. Best regards, -a- Quote
N6758N Posted February 20, 2020 Report Posted February 20, 2020 @skydvrboy If you still need yokes I have a decent set removed from a Bravo with the shafts I can sell you. https://www.beechtalk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=178566 Quote
KSMooniac Posted February 21, 2020 Report Posted February 21, 2020 Those didn't last long! (I got the seats and hope to go pick them up soon)Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk Quote
N6758N Posted February 21, 2020 Report Posted February 21, 2020 10 hours ago, KSMooniac said: Those didn't last long! (I got the seats and hope to go pick them up soon) Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk I know! From listing to money in bank in less than 30 minutes...I guess I sold them too cheap... 1 Quote
coreyA-N9244M Posted December 27, 2024 Report Posted December 27, 2024 On 2/20/2020 at 3:01 PM, N6758N said: @skydvrboy If you still need yokes I have a decent set removed from a Bravo with the shafts I can sell you. On 2/20/2020 at 3:01 PM, N6758N said: https://www.beechtalk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=178566 still available? Quote
Alan Fox Posted December 27, 2024 Report Posted December 27, 2024 4 hours ago, coreyA-N9244M said: still available? These were sold Quote
AJ88V Posted January 1 Report Posted January 1 Can a cracked yoke be welded and re-drilled? I know it's cast aluminum, but a good welder can do stuff like that. Especially since the parts are still held closely together. We certainly accept that for things like cracked engine cases (speaking from experience ). Quote
M20F Posted January 14 Report Posted January 14 On 1/1/2025 at 12:52 PM, AJ88V said: Can a cracked yoke be welded and re-drilled? I know it's cast aluminum, but a good welder can do stuff like that. Especially since the parts are still held closely together. We certainly accept that for things like cracked engine cases (speaking from experience ). Not for $150 from a few years ago even accounting for inflation. Quote
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