I had a similar failure of the tailwheel bolt about 3 years ago. Broke on
the ground after some stormy weather (tied down outside). Bolt broke near
the head, classic fatigue crack marks. I now check every annual.
Roddy Kesterton
G-IKRK
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
<owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com> On Behalf Of Tim Ward
Sent: 10 September 2018 03:03
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Mono tail wheel spring mounting bolt break
Thanks Barry,
Just replaced the bolt. Old one was ok to the naked eye however you never
know.
Cheers,
Tim
Sent from my iPhone
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street
Fendalton
CHRISTCHURCH 8052
Hom 03315166
> On 8/09/2018, at 1:37 AM, tennant <barrington.tennant@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Just a heads up for Mono flyers.
> My AN5-21A Bolt that mounts the tail wheel spring to its mounting has
broken. Thank goodness during movement in the hanger.
> The bolt shows a classical Fatigue fracture through the shank that must
have taken some time to break.
> I am getting the plane back this evening into my workshop.
> Perhaps mono drivers would like to check the tightness of this bolt or if
there is sideways movement on the spring.
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> Happy Days!!
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> Barry
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