control stick removal, rear

[Lee]

Well this may seem a little elementary.
I have an FX3 (2019) and thought I would remove the rear control stick. After disconnecting the trim wiring and removing the single fixation Bolt, I was unable to remove the stick. I tried twisting and pulling (by hand) - absolutely no movement.
Is it just a press on connection?
Dare I put a pipe wrench at the base? I certainly don't want to Mar, Bend or in any manner ruin the stick.
Any tricks?

[Springloaded]

Well this may seem a little elementary.
I have an FX3 (2019) and thought I would remove the rear control stick. After disconnecting the trim wiring and removing the single fixation Bolt, I was unable to remove the stick. I tried twisting and pulling (by hand) - absolutely no movement.
Is it just a press on connection?
Dare I put a pipe wrench at the base? I certainly don't want to Mar, Bend or in any manner ruin the stick.
Any tricks?

There snug but should come right off. No pipe wrenches, maybe a rag and small pair of pliers.

[Andy]

Any tricks?

If I'm correct in remembering that it's a steel stick in a machined aluminum socket then try warming the socket with a hot air gun. Be careful to protect everything else with aluminum foil or similar.

A tap on the upper end of the stick may help free it but that may require removing any switch. If you have to resort to twisting then use a well fitting padded clamp not something crude like a pipe wrench.

If this is a common problem perhaps Pete will have some tips.

[Andy]

If I'm correct in remembering that it's a steel stick in a machined aluminum socket

Realized I had remembered it wrong as soon as I got to the hangar. Pete already posted a correction so I'll just enjoy my after fly, hike, fly day out.

[Pete D]

The steel stick has the aluminum stub inside of it. I would think warming it would make it tighter. If you could cool down the stub that might help but not an easy way to do that.

Not a common problem that I am aware of.

If you could get some penetrating oil in between the stub and stick through the bolt holes that might help. I suspect if you can get it to turn that would be the first step to getting it off rather than a straight pull up.