REFLECTOR: wheel shimmy

[Sid Knox]

From: "Scott Derrick" <scott at tnstaafl.net>
> Sid,
> Can you give an update on the damper? Working well?

Working great.  Never a hint of shimmy.  The big nut is tight only enough to 
take up any slack.  With damper disconnected, completely free of friction.

> How many landings on the system?

Several dozen since install in Spring of 2006.

> Did you ever put external stops on it so the damper wouldn't bottom out?

No.  I can make the sharp 120 degree turn on the narrow taxiway leading to 
my ramp no problem.

> Ever miss not having a fulling castoring nose wheel?
> Scott

Not yet.  I simply pick up the nose and walk it around if needed.  With no 
passenger(s) inside of course... its too heavy for me otherwise.  Pushing 
backwards is easier too without the tendency for the wheel to caster around 
backwards.

Sid