Well, I've been through the threads for the last few hours researching, and now I'm hoping I can get some advice/opinions.
I took my mother-in-law on a sweet tour of the Chugach range this morning, and upon landing in Birchwood, had some really good tailwheel shimmy. I'm ok with this because while at Birchwood, I got to see my new airframes gear and ABWs (to include the baby bushwheel), so the back end will be changed before the next flight.
Because of the shimmy, I've been reading that one of the best tailspring setups for cubs is the ABW Husky tailspring, but it is not certified. I'd like to use the best setup, but am a GA novice thus far. Can I use this spring, or does it then make my cub "illegal". Should I just go with the legal Pawnee, even though it might not be as good?
Also, does any one know of a source document that shows what all work can be performed by the owner vs. what has to be performed by an A&P?
Thanks for the help!
Matt
I took my mother-in-law on a sweet tour of the Chugach range this morning, and upon landing in Birchwood, had some really good tailwheel shimmy. I'm ok with this because while at Birchwood, I got to see my new airframes gear and ABWs (to include the baby bushwheel), so the back end will be changed before the next flight.
Because of the shimmy, I've been reading that one of the best tailspring setups for cubs is the ABW Husky tailspring, but it is not certified. I'd like to use the best setup, but am a GA novice thus far. Can I use this spring, or does it then make my cub "illegal". Should I just go with the legal Pawnee, even though it might not be as good?
Also, does any one know of a source document that shows what all work can be performed by the owner vs. what has to be performed by an A&P?
Thanks for the help!
Matt