mikemalone
Active Member
Before the tailwheel springs/chains are attached, full rudder movement is smooth and unrestricted to approximately +/- 32 degrees . After fitting the springs and chains, as the rudder deflects to approximately +/- 23 degrees, its movement starts to become inhibited and the springs start to stretch. Some resistance is then felt as the rudder is exercised through its final 10 degrees or so to maximum deflection. Is this normal and does it reflect the way the system is designed to operate; or are the chains possibly the a bit too short/tight? In the neutral position, the chains appear to have the correct amount of slack as notated in the plans.