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Need a new tailwheel

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Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:12 am

Need a new tailwheel

I need a new tail wheel for my C170. I was looking at the Scotts 3200 but was unsure if that was ok to put on the 170. I was also wondering if that was the best one to buy. Does anyone know where the best place to buy one would be or who has the best price? Do you guys have nay other suggestions for a tail wheel?

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Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:22 am

Don't know if your A model differs, but I have the 3200 on my 170B. I put it on to replace the crappy Maule TW that came with the plane. I'm completely happy with it. There are some finer points about dressing the sharp ends of the leaf springs while you are at it. This is from the Int'l 170 Assn site:

8. Replace your tailwheel main leaf spring every 500 hours. Remove the sharp lower/trailing edge of the leaf spring just above it in order to avoid it creating a stress-riser on the mainspring.

14. Install an L19 tailwheel tie-down eyebolt (PN 0642105) in lieu of the AN7-22A bolt that holds your tailwheel assy to the main leafspring.


Good luck finding that eyebolt at a reasonable price, though

-DP
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Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:44 am

Call Wup, he will get you set up, and you cant beat there service

http://www.akbushwheel.com/
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Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:47 am

call alaskan bushwheel they have complete ones in stock form and with the baby bushwheel. and yes the scott 3200 is the best tailwheel for the 170.
oops mr scout beat me to it.
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Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:25 am

If you are going to be in off airport conditions,I think AkBushwheels is the way to go. Even if you aren't, it makes a great tailwheel, and reduces the stress on tailwheel components.

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Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:38 am

Thanks guys I will call him today.
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Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:09 am

Wayne just fly that bird over here and I'll pick you up and take you to their shop here and you can see their set up up close and personal. It might cost you a cup of coffee :wink:
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Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:20 am

I just plowed the runway, if you can get through the snow come on over! 8) :shock:
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Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:58 pm

As soon as the dam snow stops coming down I will be over. I figure the cost of fuel is much better spent than shipping cost. Abe I will call you as soon as I get a clear day. We got about 8 inches of snow last night. I will buy the coffee for Abe and Wup.


Is there a discount for a BCP??? :twisted:
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