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Tailwheel Steering Spring Kit
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:11 pm
by Onewinglo
Guys,
The tailwheel spring kit I ordered from Air Repair (3239) is labeled
“Note: For Use With Scott 3200 (
8” pneumatics) Tail Wheel Assembly”. I don’t think I have an 8” tailwheel – Is this the correct spring kit for my 170?
Tailwheel Spring kit.jpg
Thanks,
JP
Re: Tailwheel Steering Spring Kit
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:44 pm
by bagarre
Looks like the same thing that's on my tail.
Re: Tailwheel Steering Spring Kit
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 5:54 pm
by Onewinglo
Thanks for the feedback guys.
Aryana wrote:Those are the correct springs. Just curious, how much did Air Repair charge you for them?
Spring Kit was $86.22 if you can believe that. The 1/4" U bolt was $38.50. Replacing the steering springs, leaf springs, new eyebolt and most of the hardware will total North of $400, and all the tailwheel gets is a fresh squirt of greese!
Re: Tailwheel Steering Spring Kit
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:36 pm
by bagarre
If you want to be depressed, disconnect the springs all together and go taxi around.
not much different
Re: Tailwheel Steering Spring Kit
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:56 pm
by DaveF
bagarre wrote:If you want to be depressed, disconnect the springs all together and go taxi around.
not much different
Interesting experiment! It shows that my efforts to improve steering by running higher tire pressure and using moly grease on the friction plate are doomed to failure.
Anyway, things could be worse. Nose gear is much more expensive to maintain. Shimmy dampers, shim kits, strut overhauls, and strut rechroming all cost a lot more than a few springs.
Re: Tailwheel Steering Spring Kit
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 8:42 pm
by Onewinglo
DaveF wrote:Anyway, things could be worse. Nose gear is much more expensive to maintain. Shimmy dampers, shim kits, strut overhauls, and strut rechroming all cost a lot more than a few springs.
Ok, Im feeling a little better now.
Thanks Dave!