Ian, Rob, Many thanks for all your support. I will reply how the land lies once I have a look at the tailwheel assy. Will I also have to take off the elevator?
Best regards Jarek On Mon, 6 Jan 2020 at 01:20, Rob Thompson <[email protected]> wrote: > I would...... > 1- Take off the rudder and check the wooden block at the base of the fin. > 2- Remove the tailwheel steering cables, drop out the tailwheel and > inspect the shaft and shaft hole internally > > regards > Rob > > Rob Thompson > 0429 493 828 > (Please note that my new email address is [email protected]) > > > On Mon, Jan 6, 2020 at 8:20 AM Ian Williams <[email protected]> wrote: > >> That does look dodgy. .. too dodgy I reckon. Either Laurie or Rob >> have mentioned a problem where the big wooden block that supports the tail >> wheel can actually rot because of water getting in the two threaded holes >> for the elevator support when folding the wings >> There is a lot of weight hence stress on the tail wheel assy so any >> problem really needs to be addressed pronto. >> The bearings also may be a problem >> I do have a complete assy as removed from an Aussie Dimona if you need >> one. >> >> Ian Williams >> ZK-GCB >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On 6/01/2020, at 9:40 AM, Jarek Steliga <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> Hello, >> >> Could you please have a look at this youtube video >> https://youtu.be/jR1kA47VMTI >> >> I had tried to attach a video to my email before, but it was rejected. >> >> In your opinion, is the rocking movement of the tail wheel excessive? >> >> >> Berst regards >> Jarek >> >> >>
