Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

[M Towsley]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

Thanks, Dave. The problem is, I don't have reamers in every size imaginable like some of you guys do. I don't work metal, (except to cut into square shapes, etc.), and I don't work in wood. I have other talents but machining, reaming and making to size is not my cup of tea. (Sorry Rob).

I cannot believe I am the only person who-A. Needs to replace a landing gear bushing or B. Has done it but is not sharing on here. I am scratching my head over the lack of replies.

[Pearson]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

Marty,

I believe it is Aero Fabricators, that is making new landing gear. Maybe they can sell you the bushings. I believe they are associated with Wag-Aero.

[Garry Crookham]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

I have a set of bushings I purchased from Dorthy Ferris in the 1970's. They measure 1.2500x.3765x.3110. The Taylorcraft p/n is A520.


Garry

[Pearson]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

I have a set of bushings I purchased from Dorthy Ferris in the 1970's. They measure 1.2500x.3765x.3110. The Taylorcraft p/n is A520.
Garry

Garry,

What is that middle measurement, .3765? If that is the OD, it is too small.

[Guest]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

Thanks, Dave. The problem is, I don't have reamers in every size imaginable like some of you guys do. I don't work metal, (except to cut into square shapes, etc.), and I don't work in wood. I have other talents but machining, reaming and making to size is not my cup of tea. (Sorry Rob).

I cannot believe I am the only person who-A. Needs to replace a landing gear bushing or B. Has done it but is not sharing on here. I am scratching my head over the lack of replies.

My bad again, strike the word reamer from my response and replace with 5/16" drill bit.

[Guest]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

I suspect that the dimensions for "B" model bushings and "L2" are being mixed here.

I also must say that using the premade sintered bronze bushings is the solution here. Its the standard method for the old planes that were built with economy in mind.

BTW - look at a "letter drill guide" => http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-drillsize.htm

For example you can buy an "O" or "P" drill and you will see that you can buy a drill at your hardware store that drills .316" or .323" for a few $$ at a local store. Of course many other sizes available too.

[Garry Crookham]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

Garry,

What is that middle measurement, .3765? If that is the OD, it is too small.

Both bushings have an OD of .3765. The bushings in my gear came out of the same package (didn't measure the OD at the time I installed them) and they have been in service for almost 20 years and 900 hrs.

[Guest]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

a picture is worth...

this is/was a "B" model gear that got busted up

[Pearson]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

a picture is worth...

this is/was a "B" model gear that got busted up

Thanks Dave! A picture answers a lot of questions. My measurements earlier were wrong. I was measuring the outside of the area where the bushing presses in. My bushings are flush with the end of the hole they press into. With all the paint on them, I thought the 1/2" diameter part was the end of the bushing. Makes a lot more sense now.

[M Towsley]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

Thanks Rich, Dave and Garry. I will check with Aero Fabricators to see if they are doing bushings.

Dave, that one link on page one had a 1/2 inch OD. Could you please help me with finding the premade bushing I need that I can 'ream' to size in case I am not successful with Aero Fabricators?

Again, I really appreciate the help from you guys.

[M Towsley]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

Aero-Fabricators is in the process of making fixtures, no gear yet and no bushings. He advised Univair had legs so I will give them a call and advise.

[M Towsley]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

Univair has them, part number UA520, $30.00, and needs to be reamed.

Using the part number Garry provided, Wag-Aero seems to list them for $8.31. I will have to check to see what the specifics are for Wag.

Checked with Tom at Wag, (nice guy). He gave me the same specs as Garry did. Apparently these are from Safe Air Repair and they have many on-hand.

[Guest]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

Marty,

Order two of these listed below per gear attach point and put two in each hole to make a length of 1-1/4"


source 1 Grainger
i.d. o.d length mfg. # grainger# price for pakge. of 3
5⁄16" 3⁄8" 5⁄8" DPEP050610 12D941 $4.12

order the number in red

source 2 Amazon Supply

http://www.amazonsupply.com/bunting-bearings-dpep050610-length-powdered/dp/B0040GKHLW

source 3 (the easiest) Amazon.com
package size unknown, there may be 3 in a pack for $4.17, not sure of the count

http://www.amazon.com/Bunting-Bearings-DPEP050610-Length-Powdered/dp/B0040GKHLW/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1384894641&sr=1-1&keywords=DPEP050610

I would order from source 3.

Dave

[M Towsley]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

Hi Dave, thanks! Just had an order go into Amazon over the weekend, dang...

[3Dreaming]

Re: Landing Gear Bushing Size Needed or Source

Marty, the last we got were from Wag Aero, but it has been a while.