Hi All,
I still have my original 10 y/o tailwheel on my Europa. Its starting to
get a bit worn and hard after 1100 hours so I thought it was getting time
to replace it.
I ordered a tailwheel for an RV from AC Spruce but when it arrived I
discovered that the tread width is 1.5" and the one on my airplane is 2".
I have been searching around for something that is 6 x 2 " and I found that
Colson casters make one. It is a 400 lb rating and roller bearings. I am
using 4" Colson casters for my out riggers and they seem to hold up to the
landing speeds.
I was wondering what others have dome for replacement tail wheels, and has
anyone tried Colson as a tail wheel.
BTW, the AC Spruce wheel cost $125, the Colson wheel cost $11.50 !
Thanks- Paul
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