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 Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:04 pm Post subject: Front Landing Gear Issues/Question (Tricycle Gear) Pulsar X |
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The XP has a vne of 160 MPH. With the 912 it will be
close to vne. The 012S is too much HP for the XP. It
should only be installed in a Series II or III which has a
higher VNE. As Brian said most Pulsars have a heavy right
wing.
Clarke
On Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:37:28 -0800
"triumphrider" <investmentsalesconsultant(at)gmail.com>
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I love the Pulsar XP. But, the tricycle landing gear is
the weak link for my aircraft. I want to solve some
safety concerns.
I have replaced a cracked castering nose wheel fork in
the first 10 hrs of ownership. Now, while checking the
front wheel tension, it appears that the fork hardware is
loose at the engine mount where the shock/spring is
mounted inside the cowling. When I wiggle front and back,
it has a couple of inches of play. That explains the
shaking on the last scary landing. The wheel tension is
at 10 lbs, so it's not wheel shimmy.
A month ago, I actually lost one of the two Allan bolts
on the wheel fork onto the runway (found by the FBO car)
and I the wheel locked up and I couldn't clear the runway
with an aircraft tight behind me on short final! I had to
roll the aircraft off the runway pushing down on the tail
to lift the front wheel off the ground and get FBO
assistance in towing it to the ramp. My mistake for not
rechecking the tightness of the front wheel bolts during
preflight. The mechanic used no lock-tite on the install
of the new wheel fork and I think didn't tighten fully
for fear of cracking the wheel pant.
Why was this wheel pant design used?
Questions for the Pulsar XP Owners:
How does one access this to address this repair-Does it
require an engine removal?
Can someone give me an idea for a replacement shock
spring? I was told a 500-lb mountain bike shock
(unloaded) could be modified to work. Any suggestions?
Is there a better set up for the front wheel than two
Allan screws that screw into the wheel rim? Surely, there
is a solid axle option-perhaps, on the larger front wheel
option?
Can a modification from Tricycle Gear to Tailwheel Gear
transformation be done on a completed aircraft? If so,
how difficult is it? Has anyone done it? Sure seems like
it would solve my problems and concerns of an off runway
excursion someday.
I'm mostly on smooth, long paved runways. But, a recent
mechanic find has the shop on a grass runway (Indiantown,
FL).
Should I just buy the KitFox updated front landing gear
(Same unit used in the KitFox Super Sport with larger
diameter nose gear, HD fork and rubber shock set up)?
It's pretty rich at $1500 before installation.
The A/C, built in 1997 has 860 TT, a 912 UL 80 hp and
I've put about 30 Hrs on in the past three months since
purchase. I had an 2005 Cessna Skylane before this, so
huge change.
Bring ideas, criticisms, etc.
Thanks!
D.Phillips
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