Paul Anton and I just did this a few weeks ago... I have pictures and a write up coming soon...
It is a lot more than just cross wind handling that gets better, all ground handling is MUCH improved ----- Original Message ----- From: Ed Burkhead <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Coupe-list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 07, 1999 4:35 PM Subject: Re: adjustment so tail is 6ft 3in from gnd. on 415 C > The tail height you need, as you know, is 6 feet 3 inches (75 inches). > > Yours is low enough to give you uncomfortable crosswind after-touchdown and > take-off behavior. > > To raise the tail, you need to: > > 1. Replace the rubber donuts in the landing gear. (If you don't already have a > service manual, get one quick from Skyport or Univair. > > 2. Ideally, you would replace the donuts then see how high the tail is. That's > a lot of work. If you have a double fork nose gear, I think a 7/16" spacer in > each donut stack would raise you up just about right. If you have a single fork > nose gear, you may or may not need a spacer. If you have a single fork nose > gear, perhaps just get the donuts this year to get you close, then tweak it next > annual with spacers if you need them. > > Skyport: > 800-624-5312 for orders > 414-534-4233 for technical support > 414-534-2305 fax > > Skyport July 1999 catalog: > -------- > Page 19 > Part number: 33115, Rubber MLG strut shock absorber (each - need 8) $4.97 > -- > Part number: SMK 84, MLG bushings to raise tail (with 337) $15.98 > or > Part number: SMK 84S, stainless MLG bushings to raise tail (with 337) $32.95 > (note: I don't know if these prices are for a single spacer or a pair -- you > need 2) > > > Kenneth Burnett wrote: > > > > my 1946 415-c tail measures 65.75 in from gnd to top of tail ,should be > > 6ft3in. any ,suggestions, on method of bringing tail to right hieght. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] 93302 > > -- > Ed Burkhead > Peoria, Ill. > N3802H
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