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Wanted J3 tailwheel spring-this could have been bad.

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If anyone might have an extra J3 tailwheel leaf spring laying around I'm in the market. Yes, I can buy new.

I dodged a bullet today. Flew the Tu-holer. Made my normal gentle landing and as I taxied back to hangar I lost steering, like the rudder pedals were frozen. I was pointed at hangar and got back with minor braking. About 15' from my ramp the pedals broke loose but the nose went up in the air a bit.

Tailwheel spring broke and took the AL steering yoke with it. No other damage.

Jack
 

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