Tail Wheel rudder connecting springs

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juliant
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Tail Wheel rudder connecting springs

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Hi All
Question about tail wheel/rudder springs
I have made a tail wheel jack to pull the aircraft, which works very well.
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I am about to put on the springs between the tail wheel and rudder , and it occured to me that when the wings are folded there is very little movement in the rudder and since the wheel doesnt unlock till 25 degrees then I am going to have trouble turning the wheel without stretching the spring and doing some damage elsewhere . Does this make sense or have I missed the plot somewhere?
Yes I am new to a taildragger!
I am assuming I am going to have to disconnect the springs while manoevering the aircraft with the wings folded.
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Julian
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KevinC
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breaking free

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Julain,

The tailwheel will 'break free' and fully swivel, although with the extra weight of the wings on it (and when they are new) it will be a bit stiff.  

Slightly different subject but on Steve's suggestion I went to a little softer spring and found it easier to steer on the ground.

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Post by Roger »

Kevin
How much slack did you leave in the spring/chain connection?

Roger
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spring tension

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It actually is just snug - slight tension at neutral.

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