For the hive mind --
I'm helping a friend with his RV-14A and see two issues with the nose gear.
1. With aircraft on jacks, the nose wheel/gear has at least an inch of "free play." (fore/aft) -- the amount of movement between neutral/unloaded and starting to compress the elastomer donuts. The SB-00027 appears to have been complied with as there is a large washer between the MS21045-6 nut and U-01420 spring cap, instead of the xxx0632 (nee AN960-06L)
2. There is 1/16" or so of slop in the bushings & bolts in the U-01407, U-01406, and U-01416 pieces and their attachments to the motor mount.
SInce the excess movement is up/down, I don't think cranking down on the bolts/castle nuts is going to solve the issue. It almost seems like the bushings are undersized.
How much wiggle is acceptable here?
Thank you in advance!
I'm helping a friend with his RV-14A and see two issues with the nose gear.
1. With aircraft on jacks, the nose wheel/gear has at least an inch of "free play." (fore/aft) -- the amount of movement between neutral/unloaded and starting to compress the elastomer donuts. The SB-00027 appears to have been complied with as there is a large washer between the MS21045-6 nut and U-01420 spring cap, instead of the xxx0632 (nee AN960-06L)
2. There is 1/16" or so of slop in the bushings & bolts in the U-01407, U-01406, and U-01416 pieces and their attachments to the motor mount.
SInce the excess movement is up/down, I don't think cranking down on the bolts/castle nuts is going to solve the issue. It almost seems like the bushings are undersized.
How much wiggle is acceptable here?
Thank you in advance!