Light aircraft tire WHLT-7D

tailwheel7"7in

MATCO mfg produces a superior light weight dual fork seven inch tail wheel for use with tail dragger aircraft which require a lighter weight tail wheel--the T-7D. DIMENSIONS The T-7D tail wheel has a seven inch pneumatic tire and an overall length of 10.3 inches.Maximum width of this tail wheel with fully splayed arms is 7 inches and overall height is 10.3 inches.This machined aluminum tail wheel weighs 5.2 pounds. FEATURES The T-7D tail wheel utilizes a dual fork configuration and incorporates a geometric release mechanism that allows the wheel to caster after reaching a steered angle of 40 degrees (earlier release available with optional steering arms WHLT-03A). The WHLTW37 wheel used on the WHLT-7D has a .625 precision sealed ball bearing which is rigorously tested and designed to resist bearing fatigue providing a long bearing life.The arms and wings of the tail wheel fork assembly are composed of 4130 which is heat treated to a Rockwell 38-43 to ensure strength and are irridited to prevent corrosion. The tail wheel base and forks are cast and then black anodized to prevent corrosion as well.The wheel halves are die cast aluminum for light weight and superior strength.The T-7D features split rims for ease of mounting and dismounting its 7x1.75 tire and tube assembly. The tail wheel assembly is both steerable and full swiveling and provides easy installation with variant spring tension.This wheel has been designed to release with light spring tension and can accommodate either a 1.25 or 1.50 inch wide spring (Use part number WHLTWB-1 adapter for 1.75 inch wide springs). When a 1.50 inch spring is used,