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Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 6:31 pm
by n2582d
Gary, thank you. I notice however, that instruction is not relative to the eye-bolt PN 062105 which is the subject of this thread. It appears to be with regard to a different bolt (as well as different washers) not specified in the illustration, which is accompanied by a seperate tie-down fixture.
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George, I'd encourage you to read paragraph 4-353 a little closer. It refers to Figure 4-29 on page 4-56. There the eyebolt (19) when crossed to the L-19 IPC fig. 54-9 comes up with p/n 06
42105. Somewhere in this thread the "4" in the p/n got dropped. Might be helpful to edit previous entries to correct this.
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Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:32 pm
by GAHorn
Thanks..the typo is corrected.. Still, the L19 MX manual does not address the PN0642105 specifically, and the illustration is clearly NOT PN0642105... for whatever that's worth....
- L19 Mx Manual Version w/special tie down attach (Item 33) and spcl washers
- L19 Illust. Parts Catalog with PN0642105 (Item 9)
Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:00 pm
by n2582d
George, You are correct in that the top illustration, fig. 4-29A, shows a regular bolt rather than an eyebolt. This is the illustration "for all aircraft modified to 2800-pound gross weight configuration". I cannot find a matching description of this in the L-19 IPC. It is this configuration with the straight bolt (rather than eyebolt) that requires a torque of 650-700 inch-pounds and special washers on page 4-60A of the L-19 maintenance manual in paragraph 4-353 b.(1)-(3). You are correct, this does not apply to our use of the eyebolt. It might be a configuration the Alaska guys want to copy (with appropriate approval).
But the lower illustration you copied, fig. 54, from the L-19 IPC, matches fig. 4-29 in the L-19 Maintenance Manual. This is for "all aircraft not modified to 2800-pound gross weight configuration." This is the configuration that shows the eyebolt, p/n 0642105. Paragraph 4-353 a.(3) on page 4-60 and 4-61 calls for torquing this eyebolt to 600-650 inch-pounds.
Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:11 pm
by GAHorn
Thanks for this research, Gary! This is what the British would call "Good Duff!"
I edited my earlier comment which used the 100 Series manual to refer any reader to THIS page so as not be misled.
A point which deserves to be restated: Be certain that sufficient washers are installed on that AN7 OR PN0642105 eyebolt such that the nut actually tightens/torques properly and doesn't simply run-out of threads on the shank. This is especially possible with original 170 leaf springs and MAY be possible when using an L-19 leafspring.
Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 2:57 pm
by KG
I continue to have problems with the eye-bolt on my tailwheel assembly becoming loose. I have sufficient washers stacked on the shank and a steel locknut but it works loose after just a few landings. I've started keeping a wrench in the plane to check it frequently.
I recently learned about Nord Lock lock washers. I'm considering having them installed on my tailwheel bolt to see if they will correct the problem. That and a witness mark so I can more easily detect it if it loosens.
Anyone have experience with Nord Locks? Any reason I wouldn't want to use them in this application?
I'm not at the hanger to measure it but according to this thread it's a AN 7 bolt which is 7/16. Is that correct? I apparently have to order a box of 10 of these and don't want to order the wrong size.
Thanks for any input.
Keith
Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:18 pm
by GAHorn
It's difficult to comprehend how a self-locking nut would loosen if not jammed on the bolt-shank and not a worn-nut...
I wonder if drilling the eyebolt and using a castellated nut would be useful..
Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:26 pm
by KG
gahorn wrote:It's difficult to comprehend how a self-locking nut would loosen if not jammed on the bolt-shank and not a worn-nut...
I wonder if drilling the eyebolt and using a castellated nut would be useful..
I thought the same thing. Perhaps the nut is worn out. I need to get it apart and find a solution before I break something.
Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:33 pm
by Bruce Fenstermacher
It is and AN-7 and that is 7/16. Let us know how the Nord works Keith.
Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 6:29 pm
by gfeher
I don't use the L-19 eyebolt but I do use a drilled bolt with a castellated nut secured with a cotter pin on the recommendation of an IA friend who regularly maintains a Bird Dog tow plane of a glider club. In his experience, he says, its the only way to reliably ensure that the nut doesn't loosen. I've not had any problems with mine loosening.
Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 10:51 pm
by 170C
Keith, I experienced the same issue for many years. I would get the bolt tightened and after several landings the bolt would have turned 10-15 degrees. I added washers as George suggested, but that in of itself didn't cure the problem. Then George prompted me to make sure I was using the proper torque which I apparently wasn't using. I set my torque wrench to the suggested value (think it is 60 ft lbs?) and was afraid I was going to twist the bolt off before reaching the set torque (it didn't). That seemed to help a bunch. Maybe we can compare notes soon neighbor.
Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 1:47 pm
by karlclifford
I need to purchase a new L-19 eyebolt that attaches the Scott 3200 tailwheel assembly to the leaf spring. Does anyone know a supply source for this eyebolt. Thanks.
Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 2:04 pm
by n2582d
Karl,
Welcome to forum!
Air Repair has them. Their number is 622-846-0228. I think they may give a discount for 170 Association members. Could you ask them what torque they recommend for the the eyebolt when you order it?
Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 2:36 pm
by KG
FWIW I had a new steel locknut with nord-lock washers installed and insured the proper torque was applied to my tailwheel bolt recently. I marked it with a sharpie pen and so far, after a few landings, it hasn't moved. I don't know which of the three things corrected the problem bit it seems to be ok now.
I researched the web for torque values and came up with anything from 54 to 65 ft/lbs for 7/16th bolts, grade 8. I had it torqued to 60.
I like the nord-lock washers.
Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 3:39 pm
by karlclifford
Just ordered L-19 eyebolt from Air Repair. Thanks. Also ordered steel lock nut and nord lock washer.
No torque recommendation. Sorry.
Re: Tailwheel Assy ATTACH bolts/nuts
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 5:18 pm
by GAHorn
The 100 Series Service Manual recommends 460-500 in lbs (about 45 ft-lbs) for 7/16 with steel lock nuts.