AndyRV7
Well Known Member
I went out to fly yesterday and after pulling the plane out of the hangar like I always do, I started it and began my taxi. The tail wheel was broken free of the rudder even though I was going straight and the wheel and fork where following along. I had to taxi to the FBO using brakes only to shut down and inspect the problem.
When I pull the plane out I have to turn it 90 degrees to the right for engine start. This always breaks the wheel free and I have to keep the plane straight initially with the brakes. But once the wheel locks back in place after rolling a few feet I can taxi like normal using the pedals with no brakes for ground control.
This is the first time the wheel and fork would not lock back into place after they were straight behind the plane.
Can anyone point me in the right direct? Is there a part that might need replacing?
Thanks! Andy
When I pull the plane out I have to turn it 90 degrees to the right for engine start. This always breaks the wheel free and I have to keep the plane straight initially with the brakes. But once the wheel locks back in place after rolling a few feet I can taxi like normal using the pedals with no brakes for ground control.
This is the first time the wheel and fork would not lock back into place after they were straight behind the plane.
Can anyone point me in the right direct? Is there a part that might need replacing?
Thanks! Andy