Textron Inc.
PITCH CRANK ASSEMBLY WITH SPHERICAL BEARINGS

Abstract:

Embodiments are directed to a pitch horn assembly for an aircraft comprising a pitch horn rotatably coupled to a connector pin along a first axis using a first set of spherical bearings. The connector pin is rotatably coupled to a housing along a second axis using a second set of spherical bearings. A crank is fixedly coupled to the connector pin, wherein the pitch horn and the crank are configured to commonly rotate relative to the housing.