I had to machine my brackets to look like Dusty's. Disappointed Grove had not provided a better design.
I had to machine my brackets to look like Dusty's. Disappointed Grove had not provided a better design.
Thanks for the pictures and info! I was thinking it was going to be something like you had to do and appreciate your advice. Have you both had any issues with stress cracking and do you feel the strength of the bracket is ok? I really can't see any other way to make this bracket work.
Dan G.
Model IV 1200 - Tri-gear
Jabiru 2200
Flying
Cracking shouldn't be a problem if the corners are radiused,there is still plenty of material left
Thanks Dusty, my thoughts exactly on the radius.
Thanks everyone for helping out on this....this group is great!
Dan G.
Model IV 1200 - Tri-gear
Jabiru 2200
Flying
I will be doing some more research on this issue.. but if memory doesn't fail me.. the original Model IV actually has a slightly different bracket and does not require the notch.. The Lite*² lift strut bracket changed for use with the bungee tri-gear.. Therefore the gear mounting bracket would need to be notched.
That makes sense to me John, I can mill the needed clearance if you find this to be correct. Thanks
Dan G.
Model IV 1200 - Tri-gear
Jabiru 2200
Flying
Confirmed...
The reason the bracket is not notched is due to the differences of the lift strut attach mounting bracket on the fuselage. The Lite² is different from the Model IV. Therefore, if using the brackets on the Lite² it will require a clearance notch in the bracket and the Model IV does not.
Thanks John I appreciate you checking on this.
Dan G.
Model IV 1200 - Tri-gear
Jabiru 2200
Flying