Tailwheel chains scratching rudder fairing

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ten4teg

Well Known Member

• Nov 4, 2009

• #1

What methods have you used to stop the tailwheel chains from rubbing and scratching the bottom rudder fairing?? Thanks

 

Mel

Legacy Member

Mentor

• Nov 4, 2009

• #2

Shorten the rudder fairing. Raise it at the front.

 

Bubblehead

Well Known Member

• Nov 4, 2009

• #3

Heat Shrink

I put some think, black heat shrink tubing over it and shrunk it down with a heat gun. It seems to have worked good for over 100 hours. No new scratches/gouges.

 

Randy Hooper

Well Known Member

• Nov 4, 2009

• #4

UHMW Tape

I put some flap tape on the rudder fairing contact point. You really have to look to see it.

 

C-FAH Q

Well Known Member

• Nov 4, 2009

• #5

chains

you need one of these.......
http://www.flyboyaccessories.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=242

 

Andy Hill

Well Known Member

• Nov 5, 2009

• #6

1. Use Eyebolts on the rudder horn to lower the chains
2. Protect the Rudder (as above)
3. Put chains in plastic tube (as above) - this also "catches" some engine oil and keeps the chains lubricated / prevents rusting etc.

Andy

 

vfrazier

Well Known Member

• Nov 5, 2009

• #7

Far be it from me to argue with Gary, but we also have paint protection film which would work great if you're not inclined to change anything.

The eyebolts and heat shrink is what I have on my personal plane and it works great too.

 

cawmd82

Well Known Member

• Nov 5, 2009

• #8

Ditch the chains.

For the tail lynx cable arrangement. Looks and handles better.