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Re: Tailwheel Mod.

Subject: Re: Tailwheel Mod.
From: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 19:20:53
Message text written by "Dave Simpson"
>It's wise to increase the diameter of the tail
wheel spring bolt; the designed size is known to bend when turning rapidly 
(OK it was nearly a ground loop).<

Better to have a bent bolt than the whole lot ripped out. I would leave the
size as it is.

Anther point, when fitting the ply bulkhead, (base of the sternpost to be)
make sure the leading edge of the rudder has enough clearance at full left
rudder.

Graham


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