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Blackhawk

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My new designed tail-wheel could be of interest to the group for any type of tail-wheel homebuilt aircraft.


Specifications are:

CNC machined 6061-T6 billet Torsion block and axle with polyurethane compression bars

CNC machined 6061-T6 billet wheel cheek plates

316 stainless steel mounting shaft

2 x sealed 316 stainless steel case bearings with ceramic balls for pivot in torsion block

All bolts are 316 stainless steel

6" x 1-1/4" pneumatic wheel with 2 x sealed 316 stainless steel bearings and black alloy rim

Total weight as shown in photo is 1.68kg

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