RedRaider94
Active Member
I have a 1500 hour RV7 that I did not build nor do I have any experience building one. I am going to put a new tail wheel assembly on to replace the stock vans assembly but noticed my current spring/stinger is definitely not as straight as it was when original. The angle of the tailwheel is a little swept back at this point and would like to have the correct geometry when putting the new tailwheel parts on and to save the bottom of my rudder (I have about 2” - 2.5” from the top of the main nut to the rudder).
Question is, how hard is it to actually change out the spring and can the bolts be accessed sufficiently from the outside of the plane through the access panels on each side? I suppose you can order this heat treated rod from Van’s and if so, any idea how expensive they are?
Thanks for any thoughts - much appreciated!
Question is, how hard is it to actually change out the spring and can the bolts be accessed sufficiently from the outside of the plane through the access panels on each side? I suppose you can order this heat treated rod from Van’s and if so, any idea how expensive they are?
Thanks for any thoughts - much appreciated!