Rear drag brace failed
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:31 pm
7-24-10, My '95 Rebel with bungee gear that I purcased flying without any
plans had a left rear drag brace fail during a hard landing, in gusty, xwind
conds. No outward damage can be seen. The next day while I was taxing I
heard what sounded like I was dragging a tin can, I only was able to discover
what the noise was because I saw the left tire moving to the rear as I
applied brakes and than forward with brake release. I presume the blind
rivets attaching the brace sheared. How do I repair this?? What are the
steps? Where do I get parts if required? Is this a big job with many steps or
rather minor? My drill is ready. Tks one and all. caltrac@frontier.com
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plans had a left rear drag brace fail during a hard landing, in gusty, xwind
conds. No outward damage can be seen. The next day while I was taxing I
heard what sounded like I was dragging a tin can, I only was able to discover
what the noise was because I saw the left tire moving to the rear as I
applied brakes and than forward with brake release. I presume the blind
rivets attaching the brace sheared. How do I repair this?? What are the
steps? Where do I get parts if required? Is this a big job with many steps or
rather minor? My drill is ready. Tks one and all. caltrac@frontier.com
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