MS19087
Well Known Member
So the -14A kits include the Grove wheel &brake kit# 55-204. I am considering going with the 56-213 kit as an upgrade. I did this when I built my -9A and felt is was a good upgrade. See link: http://www.groveaircraft.com/5series.html
The difference is specs are:
55-204 Kinetic energy 162,315 ft-lbs - Braking torque 3,218 in-lbs
56-213 Kinetic energy 205,146 ft-lbs - Braking torque 3,283 in-lbs
The biggest concern is whether the slightly larger caliper will fit in the RV-14 wheel pant - no desire real desire to add work modifying pant, but would if i had too.
The added margin is nice when dragging your brakes in the congo line at OSH plus reduced brake fading.
Any thoughts from the community on this?
The difference is specs are:
55-204 Kinetic energy 162,315 ft-lbs - Braking torque 3,218 in-lbs
56-213 Kinetic energy 205,146 ft-lbs - Braking torque 3,283 in-lbs
The biggest concern is whether the slightly larger caliper will fit in the RV-14 wheel pant - no desire real desire to add work modifying pant, but would if i had too.
The added margin is nice when dragging your brakes in the congo line at OSH plus reduced brake fading.
Any thoughts from the community on this?