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!