Re: F24 tail wheel struts

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JP
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F24 tail wheel struts

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'Is there any dampening mechanism that can be tightened up on the tail wheel
Assembly ? It was working pretty well until I greased up the spring loaded detent on top of the assembly.
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robert Etter
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Re: F24 tail wheel struts

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'No, there isn't anything.  You probably touched on the only thing that helps somewhat.  Lack of grease seems to help.  In my mind, a simple tail wheel  lock would work.  Having a square shoulder tire helps.  I say that because of my personal experience.  I have always had one. So, Don't grease the top of the strut.  Sorry, I don't know what else to say.  My knowledge is only 43 years old. Bob

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 5:46 PM, "JP jp.lorie@yahoo.com [fairchildclub]" wrote:


  Is there any dampening mechanism that can be tightened up on the tail wheel
Assembly ? It was working pretty well until I greased up the spring loaded detent on top of the assembly.
Sent from my iPad
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JP
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Re: F24 tail wheel struts

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'Thanks Bob.

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On May 18, 2016, at 10:18 PM, Robert Etter robertetter@ymail.com [fairchildclub] wrote:
 
No, there isn't anything.  You probably touched on the only thing that helps somewhat.  Lack of grease seems to help.  In my mind, a simple tail wheel  lock would work.  Having a square shoulder tire helps.  I say that because of my personal experience.  I have always had one. So, Don't grease the top of the strut.  Sorry, I don't know what else to say.  My knowledge is only 43 years old. Bob

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 5:46 PM, "JP jp.lorie@yahoo.com [fairchildclub]" wrote:


  Is there any dampening mechanism that can be tightened up on the tail wheel
Assembly ? It was working pretty well until I greased up the spring loaded detent on top of the assembly.
Sent from my iPad



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