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Tail wheel control fail

Wiley

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Tail wheel control horn fractured. No LOC, but noticed loose feeling on landing. The broken one is one of the “aftermarket “ pieces that came with a steering rod. I have had a steering rod on both sides for added security living on a grass strip. About 200hrs on the piece. The grey piece is the original Van’s. Thought I would post for those contemplating different tail wheel options.
 
It looks like someone went overboard on reducing the weight of that control arm! We make several different control arms here, but nothing that thin.
 
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