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    Does the pa15 and pa17 use the same tail feathers as a j3 and pa11? If so I have a set for sale 5 pieces rudder is the flat back . Make me an offer

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    Default Re: Tail feathers

    The rudders will fit but he shape is different.

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    Default Re: Tail feathers

    How about horizontal stabilizer and elevators

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    Default Re: Tail feathers

    Neither the 15 or 17 have a jack screw, so no.

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    K thanks Clayton guess I will have to sell them to a long wing

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    Default Re: Tail feathers

    The stabilizers and right elevator are the same, but the left elevator has a trim tab and the rudder is the roundback on the PA15 &17.

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    Default Re: Tail feathers

    I've seen Cub rudders on a Clipper and Pacer. Most folks don't recognize the trailing edge is slightly different.

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    Default Re: Tail feathers

    The vertical fin is the big difference. I am doing a Wag-A-Bond and the dimensions on the plans are identical for all the tail feathers as some J-3 tail feathers I have, except for the vertical fin. Any idea where I might find one without paying Univair's high price?

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    Default Re: Tail feathers

    They will work on the Wagabond as well as the J-3, PA-11, PA-15, & PA-17. Wag-Aero has reconditioned surplus tail feathers that were manufactured by Piper and they say they are for all those models. I'd make you an offer, but shipping would eat me alive.

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    Default Re: Tail feathers

    I am building a wag-aero sport trainer and I changed the tail so I had the vertical that was originally on it . I traded it but if you are interested I can see if he wants to sell it

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