[sinjin]

Looking for the part number for pre-drilled tail spring for rv6

 

[RV6_flyer]

Not sure if FSTS635-1 is pre-drilled or not. Only one listed in Van's Web Store.

 

[Scott Hersha]

You can also I get one from FlyBoy.

https://flyboyaccessories.com/product/vans-type-tailwheel-tapered-rod-spring

You’ll have to drill your own holes. Biggest challenge - match drilling the mounting hole in the tailcone without damaging the hole in the weldment. If you need to modify a standard issue bent tail spring to get a full swivel TW, there are instructions for that on the FlyBoy website. That’s what I did.

 

[bbsdad]

Flyboys spring is not drilled. And as far as I know the one from vans is not either. You have to drill the mount hole, and the 2 for the tail wheel mount. Your self. Not difficult go to the tutorial on the flyboys site, explain how to do it quite well.

Hope this helps
RD

 

[Mike S]

Dan Horton did a nice write-up on how he did a new tailwheel install, you might get some ideas from this thread.

https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=28339

 

[sinjin]

Thanks for the replies