Tail wheels (also known as conventional landing gear) are located under the tail of the aircraft. Tail wheels create less drag when landing and are better suited for rough and uneven landing surfaces.
The tail wheel assembly can used be on tricycle-type landing gear, as well as conventional gear configurations. Tail wheels are designed to support a portion of the load requirements for the aircraft along with the main wheels and are steerable on some aircraft.
Wheels are made from either aluminum or magnesium castings, or aluminum forgings. Cleveland’s wheels are the divided type, incorporating an inner and outer wheel half, plus a disc, which are fastened together with tie bolts, washers, and nuts. The wheel rotates on two tapered roller bearings which seat in bearing cups, shrink fitted into the hubs. Molded grease seals provide protection and lubricant retention for the bearings. Hubcaps, when used, are secured to the outboard wheel half by a snap ring and screws.
APPLICATIONS
Smaller general aviation piston aircraft
FEATURES AND ATTRIBUTES
OPTIONAL FEATURES
Designed to aircraft specifications
