Hi Shane,
We had a problem on ES 39WG as well.
The second time we sent the strut back to the factory (Not Lancair, they
forwarded it the first time, I sent it direct the 2nd time) they called me to
say that it met alll the specs for a new strut and was likely the boot (nose
wheel pant). I have movies of before and after but they are too big to
email. Bill added 17 ounces of lead shot and epoxy to the nose cavity so
that the CG of the wheel pant was the same as the mounting screws that hold it
to the fork.
Problem solved. YMMV (your mileage may vary).
BTW, I have had no problems with engine vibrations so far. The
airplane now has 120 hrs. on it and I am flying it today and Sat. and it is
for sale.
Duane N39WG
re:Hello
All,
I'm looking for some thoughts on a persistent nose wheel shimmy
that refuses to go away. I have serviced the strut as outlined by the Lancair
service procedure twice now with no change. The shimmy does not happen on
touch down, but shortly after on the roll out and is brief, but very
noticeable. Any thoughts?
Shane Daly
L-ES C-GICX
Brilliant!