Tailspring

logansc · #1 11-01-2015, 06:33 PM

Really struggling to find the part number of the standard Van's tail spring. I drilled mine a bit off and my tailwheel is canted as a result. I'd like to "start over" but I can't find the part number. The housing part number, swivel, and etc are all pretty easy to find, but the spring itself---not so much.

Any help?

Thanks,

Lee...

D-Dubya · #2 11-01-2015, 06:41 PM

The one I see on the RV-7 drawing is an FSTS635-1 Full Swivel Tail Spring. Some are match-drilled with the "socket" weldment into which it fits, so you may need to ask to make sure it's the right one.

vfrazier · #3 11-02-2015, 07:37 AM

Van's has them, of course, but we have an identical item also.

http://www.flyboyaccessories.com/Van...ing-p/1107.htm

vfrazier · #4 11-02-2015, 07:39 AM

Also, you might be able to save your spring by using a tapered pin, or slightly oversize bolt, or other technique. Kinda depends on how bad it is and if you're comfortable with a repair. Contact me if you want more info. vincefrazier@gmail.com

logansc · #5 11-02-2015, 08:24 AM

D-Dubya and Vince: Thanks for checking in. I saw the part your recommended D-Dub, but it sounded to me like it was the swivel (never could get a picture to come up). Anyway, Vince has what I need, so I should be in good shape.

I just miss-drilled the darn thing in the first place and it's wearing the tailwheel off center.

Thanks for the help...

Lee...

jclark · #6 11-02-2015, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by logansc

D-Dubya and Vince: Thanks for checking in. I saw the part your recommended D-Dub, but it sounded to me like it was the swivel (never could get a picture to come up). Anyway, Vince has what I need, so I should be in good shape.

I just miss-drilled the darn thing in the first place and it's wearing the tailwheel off center.

Thanks for the help...

Lee...

Lee,

I have used one of Vince's tailsprings to replace mine.

Good stuff!!

James