• The Biplane Forum is a large global active community of biplane builders, owners and pilots. From Pitts to Skybolts, to older barnstormers, all types are welcome. In addition to our active community, our content boasts exhaustive technical information which is often sought after for projects and maintenance. This information has accumulated over the 12+ years the forum has been in existence.

    The Biplane Forum is a private community. Subscriptions are only $49.99/year or $6.99/month to gain access to this great community and unmatched source of information not found anywhere else on the web. We are also a great resource for non biplane users, since many GA aircraft are built the same way (fabric and tube construction). Annual membership also comes with two BiplaneForum.com decals.



Scott 2000 Tailwheel Tire Wear

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Joined
May 24, 2012
Messages
1,826
Reaction score
604
Location
Cameron Park, CA. (O61)
This afternoon I pulled the Charger out for a test engine run and test of my new Insight G2 engine analyzer. While I was rolling it out I noticed the tailwheel squeaking... not metal squeaking, but rubber against metal squeaking.

I look closely, lots of tread still there, everything looks normal. Hmmmm.... I push the plane some more and watch the tire as it rolls. It's not quite square to the wheel; It is tilted relative to the hub as if the hub is too wide or too small for the tire.

I checked to make sure that the hubs haven't somehow separated. Nope, they're together.

Inside or lateral tire wear against the hub? The unit axle appears parallel to the ground. I just ordered a new tire, but I'm curious if this is a normal wear pattern on a Scott 2000 tailwheel tire.

Thanks,
Glenn
 
Last edited:

Latest posts

Back
Top