REFLECTOR:Nose Wheel Shimmy Brake Problem

[Wayne Owens]

Check for cracks in the strut in one of the bends, probably near the
fuselage. If you hear any creaking noise when you brake during taxi  don't
fly!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Don19dw@aol.com>
To: <reflector@awpi.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 4:56 PM
Subject: REFLECTOR:Nose Wheel Shimmy Brake Problem


> Have not been able to solve the following problem: when braking to a stop
or
> to turn off runway, get nose wheel shimmy, at low speed, 20 to 30 mph. The
> harder the braking the worse the shimmy, and it ceases shortly after
brakes are
> released. Have installed latest Matco brake discs and pads. Discs look
smooth
> and OK and are properly aligned. Checked nose wheel OK for balance and not
out
> of round. Also have extra tight shimmy damp torque of maybe 30 to 40# of
force
> to move tire sideways. Talked to both Matco and Velocity and tried their
> suggestions.  Only condition I find unusual is nose gear strut is about 7
degrees
> forward at bottom end and factory says 2 degrees is normal.
> Any ideas?????  Did Chris Martin have this problem???
> Don White     N19DW    XL/RG
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