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Sheet 13 - Tailwheel spring mount

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:47 pm
by orchardair
Regarding the part that clamps the tail spring right under the vertical post of the vertical stabilizer:
The plans don't specify the thickness of the material. Am I correct to say that the part welded to the fuselage is 0.125" thick, while the "U" shaped bracket with the two 5/16" tubing on the sides is made out of 0.090"?

Re: Sheet 13 - Tailwheel spring mount

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 6:25 pm
by RSouthard
I used .0125 for both parts.
Tail wheel spring mount & bracket.JPG

Re: Sheet 13 - Tailwheel spring mount

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:05 pm
by jwhanson
Hi Ron,
I used .090 for the piece that is welded to the tail post and .063 for the U shape bracket. No problems so far.
John Hanson