I also had stuck rudder pedals on the pilot's side. These are the Lancair
adjustable pedals. I was not able to get the latch to move. I loosened the
nut and bolt that is the pivot point for the latch (not by much, just a
couple of half-turns on the wrench). Once I got the latch to release, some
lube and elbow grease allowed the pedals to slide. I managed to get another
3/4" of leg room in the process, which was sorely needed. I then tightened
the nut/bolt back to original.

Jay Phillips
Legacy N92SX


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From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of paul
miller
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 5:33 AM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] stuck adjustable rudder pedals Legacy

I haven't been able to adjust the pedals since I bought the Legacy a few
years ago.  I'm now interested in unsticking them if possible.  The runners
are clean and I've lubricated everything I can.   The pull wire moves about
1/16 inch and I can't tell if the locking pin is stuck or if the slide is
stuck on the rails.  I've used a rubber mallet and pulled using a rope with
zero movement.    Before I make things worse, is there a procedure to
remove/inspect/fix?  I could unbolt from the floor and firewall and remove
the cables to pull the unit out (I think) but I'm hesitant since I want to
fly on Memorial Day and concerned about too much disassembly.  Thanks.

Paul
Spruce Creek
Legacy RG


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