LP 65 tail wheel

[Mark Shayne]

Greetings, does anyone have access to any information on the Porterfield's stock tailwheel? Also, any info on STC's for changing It out to a out today Scott?
Thank you! NC27249

[Andy Gelston]

The TCDS (A-720) for your little girl states:

203. Tail wheels
(a) 6x2.00 full swivel with special spring  +4 lbs. (+195)
(b) 6x2.00 steerable with special spring  +5 lbs. (+195)
(c) 3-3/8 solid rubber  +2 lbs. (+195)

So if a Scott 2000 fits within these options, you're good to go with just a logbook entry, a change in your equipment list, and a recalculated weight and balance.  The Scott 3200 definitely won't fit within these options, and will require a field approval.

Soft landings,

Andy

[Mark Shayne]

Thanks for the reply Andy, The stock tailwheel assembly always seemed pretty minimalist and a weak link. Although it hasn't caused any problems, I always like the design of the Scott's. Do you know anyone who's put 2000 on their Skinny Bird?

[Andy Gelston]

No, but they're probably out there and hopefully, anyone reading this who has one will respond with a review.  I have a Maule on my tail and it works well.  It didn't break from shimmying when I lost a spring and the arm & pivot work well with a wee ski in winter.

[Mark Shayne]

Thanks for replying Andy, unfortunately it doesn't seem that this site gets a whole lot of use. But there's not a whole lot of Porterfield be there that's one of the things that makes them so cool.

[Andy Gelston]

Our members are mostly voyeurs who read but don't comment.  The site is pretty quiet, so most check in about once a month unless they have a question or an experience or information to share.

[David G Reichard]

I put a Scott 2000 on mine. Just a logbook entry. No STC needed. Check with your A&P/IA. I love it. Mine had a taylorcraft steerable but not breakaway when I got it. Nice to not have to pick up the plane to put it in the hangar.

I also have a 2000 that I can part with if you need it. $400. Has no hubcap (they can be hard to find).

[Andy Gelston]

Aircraft Spruce has 'em, but they're not cheap!

SCOTT TYPE HUB CAP ASSY P/N 1882 $83.75