REFLECTOR: Nose Wheel Steering

[Ron Brown]

I have had better luck with the thicker Bellville washers that the factory 
has available.  The thin ones needed to be cleaned more often to prevent 
sticking before breaking loose to turn.  The thicker ones seem to work 
better.

Ronnie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom" <tomcat05 at comcast.net>
To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:08 AM
Subject: REFLECTOR: Nose Wheel Steering


> My nose wheel steering is too stiff. Pretty much have to continually tap
> a brake while both taxiing and on take off. I realize the balance we
> have to play with nut torque to achieve reasonable directional control
> vs shimmying. Are there any alternatives out there such as shimmy
> dampeners, different lube type washers, etc??? thx Tom
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