Scott Hersha
Well Known Member
Anybody have a good idea about how to install the tail steering springs/chains using those wire clips? I had a difficult time installing them a few months ago, and yesterday I had to remove them while removing my rudder for painting the airplane. The clips are hard to pry open, and I know I’ll end up scratching my new paint job. There must be a right way to do that, but I haven’t figured it out yet. I’m afraid if I pry the clip open wide enough, it won’t spring back. Plus they rust pretty quickly. Trying to find some sort of chain link (like the threaded ones) that will fit.
I may end going with a steering link if it can be modified. My tail stinger is a cut off original bent tail spring type original to RV4&6 that I modified for a full swivel unit, so it is a little shorter than minimum steering link size. I prefer the way the two springs handle though. If anyone has a good way of installing those clips, please share.
Thanks
I may end going with a steering link if it can be modified. My tail stinger is a cut off original bent tail spring type original to RV4&6 that I modified for a full swivel unit, so it is a little shorter than minimum steering link size. I prefer the way the two springs handle though. If anyone has a good way of installing those clips, please share.
Thanks