Tailwheel

John Ashcroft · Post by **John Ashcroft** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 2:41 pm

On the M5 235C can I fit large main tires and retain the standard tailwheel with the ABW tailspring which I believe will help with the possible tailwheel shimmy

aero101 · Post by **aero101** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:07 pm

YEP, smaller TW gives more AOA statically, as well as steers much much better on the snow and ice. I found with the big ABW TW that just the P-Factor would initially pull you approx 10-15 Degrees off to the left while waiting for the air rudder to become effective on hard pack runway here at AK28. Literally had to point acft off to RH edge of runway at beginning of TO roll and after we got rolling and air rudder effective, no problem. I put the standard 3200 back on it almost immediately and have no problem since. The smaller TW also easier to unlock to pivot on, especially in snow and ice, just not much traction with the big bald tire under these conditions?

John Ashcroft · Post by **John Ashcroft** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:20 pm

Jim
There isnt much snow and ice down here to worry about. What about the tailwheel shimmy, have you experienced this with the standard configuration?

aero101 · Post by **aero101** » Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:55 am

I have replaced the TW Leaf Spring which gives proper angle on the 3200 Scott and have never had a problem with shimmy... under any conditions. Even with the Maule TW previously installed when I purchased aircraft, I never had a shimmy problem. Depending upon conditions you're landing in, the small scott works wonderfully even with the 31" tires. If you're doing a lot of work in BIG ROCKS I'd consider the big tired TW, but I'm talking very rough areas. I do some work on gravel bars, unimproved dirt strips, and some off-field work, and the smaller tire has done job well, no problem. If it's too rough, I just keep tail in the air until slowed down...

John Ashcroft · Post by **John Ashcroft** » Fri Oct 26, 2012 3:51 pm

Thanks Jim
I am thinking 29" mains and retain the original tailwheel but fit the ABW spring.
What do you think?

maules.com · Post by **maules.com** » Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:22 pm

The ABW tailspring is wider than the Maule tailspring and will not fit in the Maule P8B housing bracket. You will have to have an older Scott 3200 or ABW 3224.

John Ashcroft · Post by **John Ashcroft** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:25 am

thanks Jeremy

aero101 · Post by **aero101** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:33 am

As per Jeremy, spring is wider, but it's a good investment and will hold the Scott at the proper angle, which should prevent any WOBBLY problems. You'll like the 29"s!! I'd suggest going ahead and getting the 31"s while spending the cash as most people I've seen, end up going to them later anyway, but either tire you'll enjoy..

John Ashcroft · Post by **John Ashcroft** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 2:49 pm

what do you think, 29's on the standard rims or the larger 10" rims

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:12 am

I went to the air hawks on the 10 inch wheels... a bit mor expensive but got 6 inches more prop clearance.. so I now have a set of 800's on my 6 inch wheels and am running the 29's.. most guys say you never go back and I can see why.. the air hawks are great.. I run 12 lbs on pavement and can go down to 9 if I need to..don't pivot if you can help it with turns. you'll get off the ground sooner too...

John Ashcroft · Post by **John Ashcroft** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:37 pm

Can anyone tell me if this is a single or double puck brake?

John Ashcroft · Post by **John Ashcroft** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:42 pm

Try again
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John Ashcroft · Post by **John Ashcroft** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:43 pm

Third time maybe lucky

maules.com · Post by **maules.com** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 3:22 pm

Can't see your picture but double puck uses 3/8" disc and single has 1/4" disc.
Double has two round numbs to hold two pistons.

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:24 pm

gotta have doubles to go to bigger tires...

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