Bogart Tow Bar question

[eddieseve]

For those of you using the Bogart Tow Bar on a tail dragger, what have you done with the split pin and castle nut on the tail wheel?

The tow bar does not slip over this area and thus there is very little for it to grip onto, so I am concerned that it will pull away if not properly engaged?

Cheers
Eddie

[N282S]

I mashed the cotter pin down just enough for the bogart socket to fit over the castle nut and cotter pin. I've seen others that are "mashed" also. Been working well for over 400hrs.

[Randy Hooper]

I agree with Steve. Mash the loop end of cotter pin down and the tow bar fits perfectly and won't come off. I really like mine for it's weight and convenience.

[Brantel]

I replaced mine with a metal locking nut.

[Snowflake]

My hangar mate squeezed his cotter pin enough that it allows the Bogert to clear it. He also replaced his axle bolt with one 1/8" longer and stacked a couple of washers under the head. That gives more for the Bogert to grab on the head side of the bolt.

[alpinelakespilot2000]

Originally Posted by Brantel

I replaced mine with a metal locking nut.

My thought as well. Since the wheel has its own bearings around which the wheel rotates, why is a castle nut/cotter pin required in this situation?

[pierre smith]

Originally Posted by alpinelakespilot2000

My thought as well. Since the wheel has its own bearings around which the wheel rotates, why is a castle nut/cotter pin required in this situation?

My Airtractor has a self-locking nut on the axle as well, since the bolt is not a hinge point.

Best,

[eddieseve]

Thanks heaps guys, I really appreciate your responses.

Cheers
Eddie