Tailwheel steering movement

[grumman41]

I’m new to this RV6 and noticed a bit of movement (not measured) on the tailwheel steering arm. What amount of “free play” would be acceptable? It’s definitely noticeable on taxi, landing and takeoff roll.
Thanks in advance!

 

[Ironflight]

The notch in the arm does wear out after many hours of use - take off the big nut and take a look to see if the arm might need replacement. You should take that off to clean and grease the ry once in awhile anyway.

 

[DanH]

What Paul said illustrated here:

https://www.danhorton.net/Articles/1013_TailWheelTuneUp.pd.pdf

 

[grumman41]

Thanks for the input, looks like the slot in the control arm is elongated. Hopefully not a back order item at Vans.

 

[D Weisgerber]

I think the arm you have is from Flyboy accessories.

 

[grumman41]

Thanks Dave, I’m new to this airframe so I’m not sure what is “stock” and what to source outside of Vans.

 

[vfrazier]

https://flyboyaccessories.com/