Kingsley
I have been looking to try to see a drawing of the tailwheel area to see
what people are wanting to lower- if you have that drawing at hand in your
computer you might send me a copy - but do not waste your own time getting
it up - just say you have not got it there.
JR
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bud Yerly
Sent: Thursday, 16 June 2011 12:56 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Tail wheel stops on the monowheel
Kingsley,
Look on the diagram for the tail wheel installation Chapter 23M-7 figure 10.
There are some who have expressed interest in reducing the tail wheel from
the 9.25 inches to say 7 inches to get a higher deck angle.
Do not do this as the geometry of the tail wheel is changed significantly.
Stick with the manual or buy and test your own tail wheel and set the
geometry with this new gear to allow the rudder to drive the tail wheel,
prevent excess castor and proper rudder to tailwheel geometry so when the
tail wheel turns, it does not jam or cause the tail wheel cable to pull the
rudder uncommanded...
Regards,
Bud
----- Original Message -----
From: Kingsley Hurst <mailto:kingsnjan@westnet.com.au>
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 2:16 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Tail wheel stops on the monowheel
Bud,
You said:
"Should the tail wheel spring arm be installed about 2 inches higher than
the manual described, the tail wheel geometry will actually drive the rudder
and flick the tail wheel around when passing 60 degrees causing the tail
wheel to restrict rudder movement and a loss of control will occur."
Sorry but I'm not sure exactly what you mean . . . . are you saying that if
the rear most part of the tailwheel spring is higher (rear of fuselage
lower) or rear most part of the tailwheel sping is lower (rear of fuselage
higher) ?
Thanks
Kingsley in Oz
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