REFLECTOR: Nose Wheel Steering

[John Dibble]

Where are you pulling from?  I pull the wheel from the back and 7-8 lbs of force is
about all I can tolerate for steering.

John

Tom wrote:

> I like the wheel lock system. Unfortunately, I have to do an abrupt 360
> when I pull in my driveway and push the plane back. However, I'm
> building another house in the same airpark with a larger hangar and will
> re-evaluate after I move. Be curious how the cessna shimmy dampener was
> attached.
> Anyhow, I pulled the nose wheel off today and cleaned lubricated and
> reset the nut torque using a fish scale. Initial pull of 38 lbs was
> needed to move the wheel, I've got it down to 22lbs and hope this helps
> in the short term. Also, I had belleville washers on there but there was
> only 3 of them, my guess is that 4 would work better. For those using
> them how many dis you install?? thx Tom
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