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Giving my aircraft a quick once over last week I spotted a bit more play than I'm happy with in the tail wheel pivot block.
"I'll just buy a new one" I thought.
Ha ! - No chance.
Mines an Aviation products "Homebuilder 6in / flat spring". There's no stock at LAS (UK) and Spruce.com says "No Stock / December due date". It's not like there are lots of alternatives (Especially if you dont want to spend $1000 +)
I've made quite a good repair today with a home made bronze bush, reversing the wheel (the tyre was slightly "coned") and giving it all a good clean & service. But I'm really not sure how I'd have kept myself airworthy if this was not possible. I'm going to buy a spare weather I need it or not next time I see one available.
"I'll just buy a new one" I thought.
Ha ! - No chance.
Mines an Aviation products "Homebuilder 6in / flat spring". There's no stock at LAS (UK) and Spruce.com says "No Stock / December due date". It's not like there are lots of alternatives (Especially if you dont want to spend $1000 +)
I've made quite a good repair today with a home made bronze bush, reversing the wheel (the tyre was slightly "coned") and giving it all a good clean & service. But I'm really not sure how I'd have kept myself airworthy if this was not possible. I'm going to buy a spare weather I need it or not next time I see one available.
