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Maule Tailwheel Failure / Scott 3200 Replacement Parts

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2025 3:06 pm
by vindio
Hello all,

Looking for all the parts required to swap from a maule tailwheel to a Scott 3200. We just had our leafspring on our maule tailwheel collapse on landing so I'm thinking this is a good time to make the switch. I've included screenshots of what's in the cart now.

Thanks

Re: Maule Tailwheel Failure / Scott 3200 Replacement Parts

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2025 3:19 pm
by 6643
Not an answer to your question, but, could you tell me if this plane has extenders on the front wheels?

Looks like there's a few parts missing where the bolt holds the front of the springs to the tail wheel bracket. Check the Neal Wright article for details.

Re: Maule Tailwheel Failure / Scott 3200 Replacement Parts

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2025 3:24 pm
by vindio
No extenders on the wheels

Re: Maule Tailwheel Failure / Scott 3200 Replacement Parts

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2025 3:50 pm
by 6597
I wonder why the official Scott install says AN7-20 (a drilled bolt) but also says to use the 365 self locking nut....
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I'm guessing the nut that holds the spring stack together in the front finally gave up the ghost. I check that on every pre-flight. Don't ask me why...... :roll:

Re: Maule Tailwheel Failure / Scott 3200 Replacement Parts

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2025 4:14 pm
by 6643
I would use a -20A bolt.

Re: Maule Tailwheel Failure / Scott 3200 Replacement Parts

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2025 5:52 pm
by 6597
I use and undrilled -20A and a metal locking nut AN363-720

Scott tension springs used on your Maule?

What is that mounting angle piece for that I circled.

Check for cracks on your tailwheel bracket where the springs pivoted.
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Re: Maule Tailwheel Failure / Scott 3200 Replacement Parts

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2025 6:11 pm
by 6643
The "what is this for" is the bracket the bolt passes through.

Re: Maule Tailwheel Failure / Scott 3200 Replacement Parts

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2025 6:34 pm
by wingspinner
Of course you can just go with the Scott 3200, it’s a good unit you might also consider this: https://alaskagearcompany.com/collectio ... l-assembly

It’s a PMA replacement for the Scott. Read the description to see why you might use this over the actual Scott.

Re: Maule Tailwheel Failure / Scott 3200 Replacement Parts

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2025 7:25 pm
by 6597
The "what is this for" is the bracket the bolt passes through.
Good grief, senior moment on my part...

Re: Maule Tailwheel Failure / Scott 3200 Replacement Parts

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2025 7:49 pm
by 6643
Welcome to the club!