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Re: Tail Wheel Modification

Subject: Re: Tail Wheel Modification
From: Tim Ward <ward.t@xtra.co.nz>
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 1997 15:03:25
Tony Krzyzewski wrote:
> 
> I had a look at the tailwheel modification as applied to ODTI while I was at
> Kirbymoorside last week.
> 
> While the modification achieves the desired effect of simplifying takeoff and
> landing I am not happy with the way it is being implemented in that I believe
> it could lead to early failure of the lowest rudder hinge.
>


Tony,
Haven't seen the new tailwheel mod.yet however from your observations it may be
that the 
rudder hinge for buiders should revert to a full length piano hinge. I am 
leaning

towards that anyway for strength.
Cheers,
Tim
Timothy. P. Ward
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Papanui,
Christchurch 8005
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