Hi there!
I´m in a set up process of an Airplane with Federal c2200 from 1962. The Plane is build in 1966 according to CAR3, so my authority supports me at that project with something like a "National single AC-STC". The Skis were mounted on a Supercub "100 years ago" then a very very long time in the basement somewhere. I`ve got them from the Internet almost complete. I restored this and that and made all hoses new etc... I also got and will get new bungees from wip, and here is my question:
Front bungee tension:
Its close to "very little" (less than 5% tension length) when Skis up or down in Flying position on my AC. "Ski down tail down" is approximately 14% tension (+7cm). And when pumping the AC on ground from "Ski down to Ski up" the front bungees are moving from 14% (+7cm) to 27% (+13cm) back to less than 5% tension. How is that Value on Cubs/Huskys?
Rear bungee mechanism:
I understand the working principle but what are they basically for? Is this mechanism designed for preventing damage at aft cables, attaching points or fuselage tubing when the skitip moves up more than expected due to terrain ? Any ideas, tips?
Are there some Federal Skis operated with steel springs (front or aft)?
Thank you!
I´m in a set up process of an Airplane with Federal c2200 from 1962. The Plane is build in 1966 according to CAR3, so my authority supports me at that project with something like a "National single AC-STC". The Skis were mounted on a Supercub "100 years ago" then a very very long time in the basement somewhere. I`ve got them from the Internet almost complete. I restored this and that and made all hoses new etc... I also got and will get new bungees from wip, and here is my question:
Front bungee tension:
Its close to "very little" (less than 5% tension length) when Skis up or down in Flying position on my AC. "Ski down tail down" is approximately 14% tension (+7cm). And when pumping the AC on ground from "Ski down to Ski up" the front bungees are moving from 14% (+7cm) to 27% (+13cm) back to less than 5% tension. How is that Value on Cubs/Huskys?
Rear bungee mechanism:
I understand the working principle but what are they basically for? Is this mechanism designed for preventing damage at aft cables, attaching points or fuselage tubing when the skitip moves up more than expected due to terrain ? Any ideas, tips?
Are there some Federal Skis operated with steel springs (front or aft)?
Thank you!