Backcountry Pilot

Thanks for the pics, DP. Staring at a dirty tail spring is sort of like staring at a dog's butt... not the prettiest part. Jim

Sorry to beat a dead horse but I have one more question. I ordered the L-19 leaf spring but the bracket that surrounds the bottom three leaves is just a hair to small to be able to pass the through bolt. Air Repair recommends bending the bolt. I guess the other option is to elongate the holes in...

True on the tires, as well as the tubes. Half the tubes are junk when you get them. I just called Air Repair for the L-19 leaf spring. Very helpful people.

Geez, I was hoping someone would say 'don't do it, it's a waste of money' and I could just move on to fixing something else. Now it looks like I have no excuse. I did call on the titanium tail spring. It is available for only $950 and then needs a field approval. I think I will just go with an...

DP: Yes, I am planning on the L-19 main spring although I am confused about exactly what to order. It looks like they available from Univair but it isn't completely clear which one is which. If you know of a better source let me know. Also, I think I will replace the whole stack as they all appear...

Thanks for that info. I am not a bush pilot either and the 3200 is just fine for most places I go, with the exception of occasional sand and some rocks for a week out west once a year. But I am replacing my tail spring and in the processes thought about a refurb on my 3200. By the time you add up...