I have a Cessna 150 that had silicone sprayed on the yoke shaft during it's
annual without me knowing. The next time I fly it the yoke was grabby. I
wiped off most of the silicone and use a little Wd40. Was ok after that.
Roger

"Dave Butler" wrote in message
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soxinbox wrote:
My plane is a turbo arrow IV. The sticking is definitely right in the
bearing that goes through the panel. It provides just a little bit of
resistance so that when you try to make fine adjustments, its sticks and
then gives a little causing me to slightly overshoot. It does not pose a
real problem, but I think I would be more precise if it was smooth as
silk. I am now working on my instrument rating and that is all about
being smooth.

That sticking / overshooting phenomenon is endemic to the whole Cherokee
model line if that bearing is not kept lubricated. I used a silicone
lubricant when I owned one. It makes a huge difference in the flying
qualities of the airplane. Reapply the silicone every oil change.