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Tension in return action is provided by the spring attached to the lever and axle flange.

WHEELS
Sandcast magnesium split type held together with steel bolts.

Hardened steel drive keys accommodate slots in the rotating brake disc.

All wheels are equipped with tapered roller bearings which are seated in hardened steel bearing cups
inboard and outboard of the wheel.

Bearings must be washed and repacked every one hundred hours.

Proper balance is assured by matching the balance marks “B” stamped on the two bolt bosses which must
be placed together.

TAIL WHEEL
SCOTT MODEL 3000-A1, steerable tail wheel assembly attached to leaf spring assembly and rudder
arms.

WHEEL – cast in two sections, locked together with three bolts and elastic stop nuts. Ball bearings
facilitate easy rolling.

FORK – Manganese Silicon steel high strength weight ratio, attached and bushed with bronze one piece
bushings at the bracket. Bracket and axle are equipped with Zerk fittings for lubrication.

RUDDER ATTACHMENT SPRINGS
Provided to lessen strain on assembly in turning, absorbing shock from rudder arm to tailwheel fork.

RUDDER ARM attaches to the rudder post by means of two AN bolts and elastic stop nuts through the
arm and post.

TAIL WHEEL LEAF SPRINGS are attached to the tail post bottom lug with two AN bolts and shimmed
with leather pads. The front of the leaf spring assembly attaches to the first cross member tube forward of
the tail post with one AN bolt.

TIRE TAIL WHEEL: General solid rubber 6 x 2 steel wire reinforced to eliminate rolling off during rough
usage.

TIRES – MAIN GEAR
600 x 6, 2 ply, low pressure tire inflated to 13-15 pounds per square inch pressure depending on load in
airplane.

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