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Pearson 34 Rudder Removal

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stickboy:
Hi All, I removed the rudder from my 1984 P34 #67 today. I couldn't find any documentation online on how to approach it but fortunately I have a friend that had done his so I wasn't flying totally blind. I took a bunch of pics, I'll see how many I can get in here to save it for future reference.

stickboy:
Had to remove the quadrant (radial drive wheel). The stainless bolts in the aluminum casting was tough to break free, I ended up using an electric impact driver, I HIGHLY recommend this.

stickboy:
Here's a shot from the front showing it split down the middle on the leading edge and across the top. Also a shot show how I lowered it and plan to reinstall it.

admin:
Good photos, thanks for posting them.

stickboy:
Successfully split the rudder down the centerline. Glad I did, the internal stainless structure was just shy of failing.

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