Are you sure it wasn't nosewheel shimmy? Violent shake is typically nosewheel shimmy, especially when it gets worse when you add the brakes, and doesn't go away when you release them. Applying the brakes creates more down force on the front wheel, which will make the shaking feel like it's going to buck you out of the cockpit, or tear off the the nose or the fuselage from the wing. If that's the problem, visit our web site for drawings to stop that. http://motionaero.com/Gallery-Gadgets.html
If it isn't shimmy, balance the tires. Also, if you have drum brakes, convert them to disc. The drum brakes are crummy from the start, won't stop the plane, the drums aren't round, and wobble. Something to do on any aircraft is to tap the brakes lightly after takeoff to stop the wheels from spinning.
--Kimberly
----- Original Message -----
From: flint7727
To: Titanaircraft@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8:59 AM
Subject: [Titanaircraft] Vibration on rollout after landing
Initial touchdown and rollout is smooth until I begin slowing down and
that's when it begins to shake/vibrate. It seems to get worse when I apply the brakes, but once it starts shaking,it won't stop even if I get off the brakes. It stops when I get below 20 mph. This past Sunday
was the most violent that I've encountered to date. I honestly thought the landing gear was going to break, or the engine was going to come
off. This is not good for any part of the aircraft. Has anyone had this problem, and if so, what was the fix.
Thanks,
Gene
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