Strut fitting A-A11 - Factory support???

[barnstmr]

I was just reading the Service bulletin 2007-002 regarding the inspection for strut attach fittings.
Therein, it states,


"If any amount of material has been lost in the fitting due to corrosion, or a crack has been
discovered, the attach fitting must be repaired or replaced before the aircraft is returned to
service. Contact Taylorcraft Aviation for factory approved repairs or replacement procedures".

So I have a question. Prior to the factory going down, did anyone actually contact them and receive a factory approved replacement procedure or repair document?

[astjp2]

Re: Strut fitting A-A11 - Factory support???

Not that I heard, but there was one of the cub builder guys in Alaska making new strut fittings. I dont know if he ever built many. WLAS had a brand new one from the factory that was used to duplicate them from.

[dmack]

Re: Strut fitting A-A11 - Factory support???

Not that I heard, but there was one of the cub builder guys in Alaska making new strut fittings. I dont know if he ever built many. WLAS had a brand new one from the factory that was used to duplicate them from.

I am in need of two of the A-A11 assemblies. I may have to make them, but I would rather buy them complete if I can get them. Who or what is WLAS? Do you have the name or contact info for the folks in Alaska that might have made these in the past?

I have the assembly drawing of the bracket, but no component drawings, which would really be helpful.

Thanks!

[Dick Smith]

Re: Strut fitting A-A11 - Factory support???

WLAS refers to:

Wolf Lake Aircraft Services
Wolf Lake Airport, Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2726

Here are a couple of pix to help visualize the strut attach fitting which are at the heart of the discussion.

[dmack]

Re: Strut fitting A-A11 - Factory support???

Thanks for the pics and contact info Dick!