Glen Davis Posted April 20 Report Posted April 20 I lost my manual trim on the last flight. After dropping the belly pan today we found the chain which was suppose to be attached to the manual trim wheel. It was in the belly. The master link was missing the “clips” the lock it together. Please see the photos. Tomorrow I will start calling around to find a new chain/master link but thought I’d check here to see af anyone has one you are willing to sell. I’d be happy with just a new master link but will buy whatever you may have. The part number is 880043-501. It’s for a 1989 J model. Thank you. Quote
EricJ Posted April 20 Report Posted April 20 The IPC just says, "Chain, master link, #25 pitch." I don't think there's anything special about it. A bike shop or hardware store probably has one. 3 Quote
khedrei Posted April 20 Report Posted April 20 I second the above poster. Take the chain to a bike shop or even hardware store. Looks like all you are missing is the retaining clip. The size might be tough to match. I could only assume that the clip is still somewhere in your belly. Maybe it just fell off and needs to be bent back into shape? Quote
PT20J Posted April 20 Report Posted April 20 It's really hard to tell without measuring, but it looks like the master link pins might not be parallel which may be why the clip came off. I don't even know if you can buy just a clip, but I would get an entire new link just to be safe. I think #25 is quarter inch pitch and most bike chains are half inch pitch. But, I agree with Eric that it there is nothing "aircraft" special about it. You might just have to call around to find the part. Worst case you can order it from a chain supplier. Quote
PT20J Posted April 20 Report Posted April 20 If you are stranded away from home and cannot find a link, I don't see why a temporary repair could not be made using some .020 safety wire in place of the clip. 3 Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted April 20 Report Posted April 20 Just like the manual says, it is ANSI #25 chain. The master link is called a connector link. Very easy to find. https://www.amazon.com/PGN-Heavy-Roller-Chain-Connecting/dp/B07NPNFDRP https://www.amazon.com/Koch-7525040-Roller-Connector-4-Pack/dp/B004HKITOS 2 Quote
Aerodon Posted April 21 Report Posted April 21 1 hour ago, N201MKTurbo said: The clip should be in the belly too. I've seen them split. Quote
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