Scott tailwheel

[Bird]

My project has the Scott tail wheel 3000, is the Scott 3200 interchangeable? I should add that I have a 41 blt-65 but I want a good plane not a perfect restoration.

[Jim Herpst]

Re: Scott tailwheel

Scott 3200 is used on Cessna 140s ,and Citabrias. Not sure what a 3000 looks like but would think the 3200 to be way overkill on a Taylorcraft. Thought there were some lighter options out there that can be used ?

[cvavon]

Re: Scott tailwheel

AK bush 3200 same as scott is stc ed on tcraft and it is over 1.5 lbs lighter then maule pneumatic but there is no comparison on how well the scott/AKbush handle on the ground there grate no more shimmy no more different size springs

[astjp2]

Re: Scott tailwheel

The 3000 is a solid tire non full swivel, just bolt on the 3200 and you will enjoy it.

[Edwin Otha]

Re: Scott tailwheel

I use the Aviation Products tail wheels. It's a great part and reasonable price when bought direct from them.
EO

[Bird]

Re: Scott tailwheel

astjp2 my scott 3000 will swivel 360*-so I am a little lost on that, the only time it locks up is when rudder pressure is applied and then the inside arms of the tailwheel lock onto the axel and then the wheel is locked-other then that it freewheels.

[astjp2]

Re: Scott tailwheel

Ok, then its the modern version of the 3-24b, I alwasy get that one confused with the non full swivel one that was from the same period. Both have a 6" solid tire. Tim

astjp2 my scott 3000 will swivel 360*-so I am a little lost on that, the only time it locks up is when rudder pressure is applied and then the inside arms of the tailwheel lock onto the axel and then the wheel is locked-other then that it freewheels.

[Bird]

Re: Scott tailwheel

Okay thanks.

[high time cub]

Re: Scott tailwheel

Hi Bird,

The Scott model 3000 is a non-swivel tailwheel. Chronologically it falls between the early 3-21 non-swivel double fork model and the later 3-24B full swivel model tailwheel. In photo 1, the 3-24B on the right has 2 ears on the tail spring bracket, while the 3-21 on the left has none. The purpose of the ears is to trip the steering arms which throws the 3-24B tailwheel into full swivel. When Scott developed the 3-24B bracket casting, they simply used it on their (cheaper) double fork non-swivel model 3000 tailwheel. (photo 2). Apparently, you have a full swivel Scott with the "correct" bracket, but with a 3000 data plate. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szvjC5WSGQ8

BTW, The 3-24B later became the model 2000.

Regards,

HT

[astjp2]

Re: Scott tailwheel

I thougth I was right the first time.....but I have been proven wrong before so I was not 100% sure after I was challenged on it...Tim

Hi Bird,

The Scott model 3000 is a non-swivel tailwheel. Chronologically it falls between the early 3-21 non-swivel double fork model and the later 3-24B full swivel model tailwheel. In photo 1, the 3-24B on the right has 2 ears on the tail spring bracket, while the 3-21 on the left has none. The purpose of the ears is to trip the steering arms which throws the 3-24B tailwheel into full swivel. When Scott developed the 3-24B bracket casting, they simply used it on their (cheaper) double fork non-swivel model 3000 tailwheel. (photo 2). Apparently, you have a full swivel Scott with the "correct" bracket, but with a 3000 data plate. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szvjC5WSGQ8

BTW, The 3-24B later became the model 2000.

Regards,

HT

[Bird]

Re: Scott tailwheel

I just took a couple of pictures that show the wheel swivel and the ears in the closed and open position (look in the center hole). Well I thought I had a 3000 the tag is correct I was just a little lazy about getting down on my knees and taking a good look.
So, how does this tailwheel stack up against the others?

[high time cub]

Re: Scott tailwheel

Hi Bird,

To help clarify, the "ears" that I was referring to are the two top, front bumps cast into the tail-spring bracket. When the wheel is pivoted past 65°, the steering arm ( the part in your hand ) hits one of the the ears (left or right) on the bracket. The ear trips the steering arm out of the vertical axle shaft grooves (open position in your photo) and the wheel is unlocked.
As long as the parts aren't too worn out, it's a great little tail wheel. Here's a good article on the model 2000: http://www.popav.com/ListTechArticleDtl.asp?id=84

Good luck and don't forget to "AIRMARK YOUR TOWN."

HT

[astjp2]

Re: Scott tailwheel

I ground looped because of one of those POS, get a 3200 and you will never have to worry about it. The maule uses a similar unlocking system and its no better. Tim

I just took a couple of pictures that show the wheel swivel and the ears in the closed and open position (look in the center hole). Well I thought I had a 3000 the tag is correct I was just a little lazy about getting down on my knees and taking a good look.
So, how does this tailwheel stack up against the others?

[KewFlyer]

Re: Scott tailwheel

Amen.

I'm selling my two pneumatic Maule tailwheels; both on top shape, actually one was just rebuilt. Scott is the way to go.

PM me if interested.

Ralph

[cvavon]

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Bird adding to my first post there are other good tail wheels out there Matco comes to mind the maule is just barely ok maybe since i put the AK Bush 3200 on and got rid of the wag areo spring my plane is a pleasure to land and taxi. With the 3!!!! different maules one solid and two pneumatic one old style with shimmy damper and one new style with spring kit also changed the spring to adjust caster still shimmed put 3200 on and it's been grate. Land and the plane goes straight down the run way very positive steering and also unlocks easy and goes to full swivel when it should not when it wants to