A mechanical linkage system composed of solid metal rods, bellcranks, and pivots. It translates linear or rotational input from an operator to a remote mechanism. Though largely replaced by hydraulic and fly-by-wire systems, mechanical rodding remains common in rail switches, heavy machinery controls, and legacy aircraft flight controls.
Heard on the job
The throttle rodding is binding up somewhere near the firewall bulkhead.
Also heard as
- linkage