Originally Posted by
GeordieMike
First time poster, long time lurker here!
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If the washer (140) was incorrectly installed position control would still be present, but the null and full stroke positions of the actuator would be affected . This will be installed and checked (visually and by test) at the manufacturer, as would the nut (60) and cotter pin (50). These parts would never be removed from the actuator unless it was undergoing some repair work (removed from the airframe).
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Thanks for the input.
What is the approximate full stroke of the actuator relative to the washer thickness? Would the missing washer offset on null and full stroke positions be subtle/adjustable at some other point or clearly way out? In any case it is hard to fathom leaving the factory that way or with missing lock means.