Towealth Posted August 14, 2016 Report Posted August 14, 2016 I saw a 2012 CTLS that had an aluminum hinged plate that slid under the rudder peddles on passenger side. It was awesome when it was folded over the peddles provided a comfortable foot rest. It could be folded back allowing use of the rudder peddles from the right seat. I would really appreciate any help finding where I can acquire this. I have a 2009 CTLS that I believe is the same as the 2012 on the peddle assembly. Attached is a photo of what I saw.
FlyingMonkey Posted August 14, 2016 Report Posted August 14, 2016 I have one for the passenger side on my CTSW. I don't think the maker is making them anymore. I'm working on one for the pilot side on my airplane now. It's a modified design that will be smaller and lighter, and should allow access to the floor locker. Once it's done and tested I will release templates for the parts and construction instructions in case anybody wants to build one.
Anticept Posted August 14, 2016 Report Posted August 14, 2016 Again, I can make them!!! Get me drawings.
Anticept Posted August 14, 2016 Report Posted August 14, 2016 Cost depends on how it's built. Does it use all straight edges? If so, that makes it a lot cheaper because I can just use a sheet metal shear to cut the sheets and run the edge along a polisher to get rid of the sharp edges really fast. Even if it's steel, I have access to some shears that can do thin steel too. I could make my own from scratch but I'm still not entirely sure what is being accomplished. Just keeping people's feet off the pedals? It looks like it folds over out of the way too. I could probably do some simple mods so it doesn't block the cargo door. Template, drawings, it will all work the same. I just need a base to work from.
Anticept Posted August 15, 2016 Report Posted August 15, 2016 The slotting makes things a little more complex but I think I could work around that.
FlyingMonkey Posted August 15, 2016 Report Posted August 15, 2016 They are made of 0.060" aluminum plate.
rhanson Posted August 16, 2016 Report Posted August 16, 2016 I am looking at the "ORIGINAL"; have yet to use it, maybe to stop the fire bottle from tangling with the pedals. Think out of the box; does not have to made of metal. RH SEZ AD CLSD
Ed Cesnalis Posted August 16, 2016 Report Posted August 16, 2016 There was a version made from PVC tubing.
FlyingMonkey Posted August 17, 2016 Report Posted August 17, 2016 There was a version made from PVC tubing. I looked at that, as well as lexan/plexi/delrin/nylon sheet. In the end metal was just easier to work with for me, since I had the tools and experience with aluminum. Not to mention most other materials have to be much thicker to avoid too much flexing, which becomes obtrusive. Phenolic sheet would work, but it's heavier than aluminum and more of a PITA to shape.
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