Shining Dome
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My A1-C will only slightly turn to the right while taxiing without applying the brake. Left pedal with no brake applied will turn her easily to the left. Normal?
Thanks for the responses. I will jack the tail and check the alignment with the rudder. The chain play appears to be correct and I had it verified when I had my annual at the factory in March. I am able to push the rudder pedal all the way down without feeling too much return spring force if that helps. Appreciate your input.What LC said is correct. Plus make sure that if the tail is jacked in the air. The tailwheel is aligned with the rudder and the chainplay is equal. Adjust chainplay by shortening the chain on one side.
This is different and much too pronounced , plus it did not always do it like this. Thanks though.One other thought..... You do realize that all single engine propeller driven aircraft turn to the left more readily than to the right. Because of the propeller factor......
J/C GTF & P48
[QUOTE Check if the mounting angle on the tailspring is horizontal. If the spring is tilted, the castering angle for left turns is different than for RH turns.
I tried the test you recommended Tom and The tail wheel follows the rudder. I believe the wheel (which is less than a year old) is operating properly.Doug
please jack the tail and verify that the tailwheelarm is pulling the fork assy to the right.
It could be that the notch of the controlarm is worn. This is internally and can not be seen without disassembly. But it can be checked. Kick the rudder on the jacked tail while someone is holding the tire. He should not be able to hold the tire straight. If the tire stays straight and the rudder moved, the notch or the Lockspring is the culprit.
TomD
[QUOTE Check if the mounting angle on the tailspring is horizontal. If the spring is tilted, the castering angle for left turns is different than for RH turns.