* * *The way to find out: push the tail down to raise the nosewheel
off the ground, and see if the rudder centers. If not, one spring is
probably busted.
* * *Be carerful pushing the tail down. The front spar in the stab is
a little light and cracks easily if this is done regularly. 172s are
worse. Much worse.

* * *Dan

that shouldn't happen if you push down on the last two fuselage
formers before the vertical tail, should it?