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Eric Seber - Waiex Project
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Date:  10-15-2013
Number of Hours:  2.85
Manual Reference:  WIX-L03
Brief Description:  Drilled New Tail Spring, Installed Tailwheel Assem

I received my new tail spring and pivot fitting from Sonex yesterday. Tonight I spent all my time getting the forward and aft holes drilled better and 90 degrees to each other. Drilling the spring so that the holes came out correctly was tricky. I first drilled the forward 1/4" hole and then temporarily installed the spring in the tail post fitting. Then I measured and marked the pivot fitting at the aft end and pilot drilled the fitting while holding a level on the tailwheel bracket(to keep the wheel level to the ground). After that, I took the fitting off, drillled the aft tail spring hole and matched the other side of the pivot fitting to the spring.

The installation came out level this time and holes drilled nicely through the titanium with good bits, nice slow pressure and plenty of cutting oil. Kip's tailwheel bracket in combination with the Van's lightweight tailwheel makes for a great installation.
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Inside FWD Tail Spring Installed

Inside FWD Tail Spring Installed

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Aft Spring Drilled and Pivot Bolt Installed

Aft Spring Drilled and Pivot Bolt Installed

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Installation Greased and Wheel Installed

Installation Greased and Wheel Installed

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