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ID Tailwheel Solid Rubber

Sat Jul 31, 2010 10:36 am

I have what appears to be a tailwheel that is solid rubber. The size is 8x3.5. On the wheel rim is the following information:

D.A.C. Spec.3670568 Assembly # C-1084 - B
(presumably Douglas Aircraft)
U.S. Rubber Co. Detroit Mich.

The rubber is smooth contour with a large radius at the edge.

Can anyone help ID this. (I haven't had much success posting photos here). Perhaps an SBD tailwheel?

Thanks
Grant

Re: ID Tailwheel Solid Rubber

Tue Sep 14, 2010 4:19 pm

I have since discovered it is a Bumper Wheel. Probably from a '50's vintage Douglas Carrier based aircraft. Still don't know what aircraft yet.

Re: ID Tailwheel Solid Rubber

Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:38 pm

If you have pictures I will see if it is the same as the ones I have. They are two different sizes and are both bumper wheels? (I think)
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