A detachable part in or on which a journal, gudgeon, pivot, or the like moves. It is used to carry a load and to reduce sliding friction. It does not employ rolling elements. It may be divided into two or more segments of 180 degrees (3.141 radians) or less. The item has a cylindrical bore and is basically spherical in its exterior design to allow for shaft misalignment. Excludes:bearing, plain, self-aligning.
used on servocylinder 01-455-4490 & connector,rod end 01-480-4992 for the f/a-18e/f special features, (inavy)bearing,spherical,aircraft part name assigned by controlling agency, f/a-18e/f end item identification, agav criticality code justification