- Product Type: Landing Gear Spring Set
- Aircraft Model Compatibility: E-flite Twin Timber 1.5m
- Manufacturer: E-flite
- Model Number: Z-EFL23883
- Configuration: Twin spring set
- Genuine OEM Part: Yes
Overview
The EFL Landing Gear Spring Set for the Twin Timber 1.5m is an essential replacement component designed specifically for E-flite's popular Turbo Timber Evolution aircraft. Whether you're an experienced RC pilot maintaining your fleet or a dedicated enthusiast looking to keep your Twin Timber flying at its best, this genuine OEM spring set ensures your landing gear performs reliably on every touch-down. The Twin Timber 1.5m is known for its robust construction and impressive flight characteristics, but like all RC aircraft, the landing gear springs are subject to wear and fatigue over time. This authentic E-flite part offers the perfect solution for restoring your aircraft to factory specifications.
RC model aircraft ownership in the UK has never been more accessible, and keeping your investment in top condition is crucial for consistent performance and longevity. The landing gear springs are a critical component that absorbs the impact and stress of landing, protecting the airframe from damage and ensuring smooth, stable ground handling. By choosing genuine E-flite spares like this spring set, you're investing in quality parts manufactured to the same exacting standards as your aircraft. For anyone flying a Twin Timber 1.5m, having replacement springs on hand means you can quickly restore your gear to perfect working condition without extended downtime.
RC Model Shop stocks the complete range of E-flite Turbo Timber Evolution spares and upgrades, from propellers and wheels to control horns, linkages and complete airframe assemblies. This dedicated focus on genuine parts ensures you'll always find what you need to keep your RC aircraft in peak condition. Whether you're replacing worn springs due to regular flying or upgrading after an accident, this landing gear spring set represents excellent value at a clearance price.
Key Features
- Genuine E-flite OEM Component — This is an authentic factory part manufactured by E-flite specifically for the Twin Timber 1.5m aircraft, ensuring perfect compatibility and the same performance standards as the original equipment fitted to your model.
- Designed for Twin Timber 1.5m — These springs are engineered specifically for the landing gear specifications of the Twin Timber 1.5m variant, providing the correct spring rate and geometry for reliable shock absorption during landing and ground operations.
- Easy Replacement — As a dedicated spring set, this part can be quickly swapped out during routine maintenance or after wear, getting your aircraft back in the air with minimal fuss and no need for complex adjustments or modifications.
- Improves Landing Performance — Fresh, properly functioning landing gear springs ensure smooth, controlled landings and stable ground handling, protecting your airframe from impact damage and extending the overall lifespan of your aircraft.
- Cost-Effective Maintenance — Replacing worn springs is a straightforward and affordable way to maintain your Twin Timber 1.5m, extending the life of your landing gear assembly and avoiding the need for more expensive repairs or complete gear replacement.
Technical Performance
Landing gear springs are fundamental to the safe and reliable operation of tailwheel and tricycle gear RC aircraft. The EFL Landing Gear Spring Set is manufactured to precise specifications that match the original springs fitted to the Twin Timber 1.5m during production. The springs work in conjunction with the landing gear struts and wheels to absorb the kinetic energy generated during landing, distributing impact forces evenly across the airframe and protecting the fuselage, wing root and other critical structures from damage. Over time, springs lose their elasticity as the metal fatigues from repeated compression and extension cycles. This degradation is inevitable with regular flying and cannot be reversed through cleaning or adjustment. Symptoms of worn springs include a harsh, bouncy landing feel, reduced shock absorption, and potential damage to the airframe during landing. By replacing the springs with this genuine E-flite set, you restore the landing gear to its original damping characteristics, ensuring smooth, predictable ground handling whether you're landing on grass, concrete or prepared airstrips. The Twin Timber 1.5m is a popular aerobatic and utility aircraft in the UK RC community, and maintaining it to factory specifications using genuine parts is the best way to preserve its performance and longevity. These springs are simple to install and require no special tools or calibration — a straightforward maintenance task suitable for any RC pilot comfortable with basic aircraft servicing.
What's in the Box
- Landing Gear Spring Set for Twin Timber 1.5m (twin springs as specified for this aircraft variant)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these springs compatible with the Twin Timber 1.5m? — Yes, these springs are specifically designed and manufactured by E-flite for the Twin Timber 1.5m aircraft. They are genuine OEM parts that match the original specification exactly, ensuring perfect fit and performance without modification.
- How do I know if my landing gear springs need replacing? — Signs of worn springs include a bouncy or harsh landing feel, reduced shock absorption that wasn't present when the aircraft was new, and visible sagging of the landing gear even when the aircraft is at rest. If your landings have become noticeably harder or less controlled, replacement springs will likely restore the original smooth feel.
- How difficult is it to replace the landing gear springs? — Replacing landing gear springs is a straightforward maintenance task that most RC pilots can accomplish with basic tools. The springs simply need to be removed from the landing gear struts and new ones installed. Detailed instructions can be found in the Turbo Timber Evolution instruction manual, and our customer service team are happy to provide guidance if needed.
- What is the difference between this spring set and aftermarket alternatives? — This is a genuine E-flite OEM part manufactured to the exact specifications of the original equipment. Aftermarket or generic springs may not provide the correct spring rate or fit, potentially affecting landing characteristics and aircraft performance. By choosing genuine E-flite spares, you ensure perfect compatibility and factory-standard performance.
- Will these springs improve the longevity of my landing gear? — Yes, springs in good condition with proper elasticity are essential for reliable shock absorption during landing. Worn springs cannot properly dampen impact forces, which increases stress on the landing gear struts, wheels and airframe. Fresh springs restore the landing gear's ability to absorb impact safely, extending the life of the entire gear assembly and protecting your aircraft from damage.
- Are genuine spares worth the investment compared to budget alternatives? — Genuine E-flite spares are engineered to the same standards as the original parts fitted to your aircraft. They are designed to work in harmony with the rest of your Twin Timber 1.5m's landing gear system, ensuring reliable performance and longevity. Investing in genuine parts is the most cost-effective way to maintain your aircraft's performance and protect your investment in the model itself.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the EFL Landing Gear Spring Set: Twin Timber 1.5m Z-EFL23883 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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