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btucke73(at)yahoo.com
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 Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 8:16 pm Post subject: Matco Tailwheel install: was Re: N601XT flies... for real t |
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Mike,
The installation was much simpler than the tailwheel from the plans, with the exception of having to weld a little.
First, buy leaf spring #4 from here:
http://aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/leafsprings.php
I had to weld about a 5" extention to it to get it to reach the forward spring mount bolt. I kept most of the spring cool with a wet rag while welding at the end. The part of the spring that "springs" did not lose any heat treating. I'll try to get a picture of it and send it to you. I bought the solid Matco tailwheel from here:
http://aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/matco_tw.php
After flying it today, I think the inflatable wheel would be better. You really feel the rough asphalt with the solid wheel. You then buy the spring kit here:
http://aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/comp_springs.php
Installation was less than 2 hours including welding an extension to the spring. It was a very easy upgrade. -Much easier than scratch building the tailwheel the first time...
R/
Brandon
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| Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:52 am Post subject: Matco Tailwheel install: was Re: N601XT flies... for real t |
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Brandon,
Thanks for the response/info. Will file for the present till I get working on the fuselage and decide when I get closer to that point. Meanwhile, I'll watch for any comments you publish concerning how your installation works out in actual use.
Regards,
M2
Brandon Tucker <btucke73(at)yahoo.com> wrote:
[quote] Mike,
The installation was much simpler than the tailwheel from the plans, with the exception of having to weld a little.
First, buy leaf spring #4 from here:
http://aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/leafsprings.php
I had to weld about a 5" extention to it to get it to reach the forward spring mount bolt. I kept most of the spring cool with a wet rag while welding at the end. The part of the spring that "springs" did not lose any heat treating. I'll try to get a picture of it and send it to you. I bought the solid Matco tailwheel from here:
http://aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/matco_tw.php
After flying it today, I think the inflatable wheel would be better. You really feel the rough asphalt with the solid wheel. You then buy the spring kit here:
http://aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/comp_springs.php
Installation was less than 2 hours including welding an extension to the [quote][b]
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