Hello, prospective owner trying to learn more….
About the Thorp tailwheel, is it a “Lockable” type? If so how and when is it locked?
Can anyone identify this make of tailwheel setup? Is it a common type on T-
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| Author: | Cbradley1967 [ Tue May 28, 2024 8:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Newbie/Learning: tailwheel question and picture |
Hello, prospective owner trying to learn more…. About the Thorp tailwheel, is it a “Lockable” type? If so how and when is it locked? Can anyone identify this make of tailwheel setup? Is it a common type on T-
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Tue May 28, 2024 9:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Newbie/Learning: tailwheel question and picture |
Appears to be an "Aviation Products" double fork tailwheel. RB  NX115RX 2019 Help Me Rule The World |
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| Author: | James Grahn [ Tue May 28, 2024 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Newbie/Learning: tailwheel question and picture |
That is a Trusty spring with the A/P tail wheel. They are out of business. We are sourcing another supplier. I hope to have something really soon. Cubes |
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| Author: | leewwalton [ Thu May 30, 2024 10:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Newbie/Learning: tailwheel question and picture |
Flyboy accessories is probably the best bet at this point. |
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| Author: | James Grahn [ Thu May 30, 2024 7:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Newbie/Learning: tailwheel question and picture |
I have some in production from DJM if you care to look at them. They are having to modify their standard ones to fit our spring. I really hope this will solve our problems. Cubes |
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| Author: | Steve H [ Fri May 31, 2024 8:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Newbie/Learning: tailwheel question and picture |
Here's a round spring and 6" wheel from Steen Aero Lab for their Skybolt bi-plane: https://www.steenaero.com/product/skybo ... heel-assy/ No information on spring dimensions or a socket mount. $700.00. . I'd expect the tail weight on a Skybolt to be comparable to the T-18. |
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| Author: | Hagle347 [ Fri May 31, 2024 9:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Newbie/Learning: tailwheel question and picture |
To Address the first question. A more appropriate labeling would be that this is a steerable tailwheel. There's a pin that engages until there is sufficient side load and then it swivels. It will reengage once the steering plate aligns with the fork. Hope this helps. And if Cubes finds something satisfactory - that'll be a good replacement . Blue Skies, T |
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| Author: | Rv3maker [ Sat Jun 01, 2024 9:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Newbie/Learning: tailwheel question and picture |
I picked up a complete assembly on Barnstormers a few months ago for a steal. Here are the details of the attach points that fit the standard fuse mount points. Rob  
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| Author: | James Grahn [ Sat Jun 01, 2024 6:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Newbie/Learning: tailwheel question and picture |
Make sure you paint it Rob. That is raw 4130. Other than that, you are good to go. Cubes |
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