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I can tell you it's normal without the wings on to fall forward when lifted
level, but I can't tell you the tail weight since I have a Super Rebel.
FWIW the weight on my tail, empty, is 60 lbs.

Mike
044SR

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Gary
Gustafson
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:47 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Tail weight


I have just finished painting my Rebel fuselage (without
wings and tail stabilizers) and find that the plane (with
a Lycoming O-320 engine with prop) will fall forward if
the fuselage is raised to the horizontal position. I realize
that more weight will be on the tail wheel when the wings
and tail surfaces are installed. However, that got me to
thinking if this was normal and what weight I should expect
on the tail wheel when wings are installed.

Thanking you in advance for your assistance.




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Hi Garry
My Rebel tail wheel was 54 lbs after paint when I did my W&B. Have a 320 and Prince prop. New empty weight with paint and full interior was 990 lbs.

Steve W 637R
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Thanks for the replies. I was getting slightly worried as I
have a O320 and a Sensenich metal prop and not sure how far
the previous builders had cut back the firewall (I measure 2
inches). SO when I get the wings back on, I will most
certainly check the tail wheel weight to anywhere between 55
and 60 pounds.

Thanks for the replies.

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of steve
whitenect
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 5:49 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] Tail weight


Hi Garry
My Rebel tail wheel was 54 lbs after paint when I did my W&B. Have a 320 and
Prince prop. New empty weight with paint and full interior was 990 lbs.

Steve W 637R
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