Need Right Front Wing Strut or.....?

[KewFlyer]

Need the Right Front wing strut for a 46 BC-12D..... or?

I hit the engine cover of a tractor parked on the grass taxi way into the hangar.... I had it cleared, I thought, but there was a small swell/ditch on the side of the tractor that made the wing drop and the strut hit the top of the engine cover of the tractor. Not my day.

The A&P said that it requires welding a sleeve over the depression in order to reinforce the strut..... he quoted that "...the strut can not have any indentations/depressions that modify the structure or streamline of the strut...".... structurally sound...

The welding of the sleeve was quoted at over $ 400, including the sleeve, welding and 2 coats of paint on the restored area, which I think is pretty steep.

Any advice or ideas are appreciated.

Thanks Ralph

[gfortin]

Re: Need Right Front Wing Strut or.....?

I have a pair of front struts that I removed to put on sealed struts. I was told by my IA that they passed. Make me an offer. They are painted boston marroon.

[mhorowit]

Re: Need Right Front Wing Strut or.....?

Need the Right Front wing strut for a 46 BC-12D..... or?

I hit the engine cover of a tractor parked on the grass taxi way into the hangar.... I had it cleared, I thought, but there was a small swell/ditch on the side of the tractor that made the wing drop and the strut hit the top of the engine cover of the tractor. Not my day.

The A&P said that it requires welding a sleeve over the depression in order to reinforce the strut..... he quoted that "...the strut can not have any indentations/depressions that modify the structure or streamline of the strut...".... structurally sound...
Thanks Ralph

Ralph - I can give it a try if you'd like; just realize it could be a complete disaster and could take several weeks; you'll need a fall-back position - Mike

[KewFlyer]

Re: Need Right Front Wing Strut or.....?

Thank you for the offer Mike.
I'm leaning towards getting usable [=inspected = AD compliance] struts. I may have to get at least the two front ones from the same plane in order to avoid potential issues related to length between the strut attachments at each end.

Tcraft Vs farm tractor: tractor wont start now / Tcraft needs wing strut... the price of playing "chicken" .....

Regards

Ralph

[mhorowit]

Re: Need Right Front Wing Strut or.....?

Thank you for the offer Mike.

Ralph

Well, if you decide to throw them away, throw them this way and I'll use them for practice - Mike

[Acroeric]

Re: Need Right Front Wing Strut or.....?

Ralph- I got your voicemail but could not get the extension to call you back- sorry.

I have a couple rear struts but do not have any front ones. Sorry! I'll keep my eyes open for you though.
Eric

[KewFlyer]

Re: Need Right Front Wing Strut or.....?

Thanks Eric.
I would need the front wing struts. I can do the x-ray locally and luckyly ! they will pass !!

Ralph 202-437-1580 is my cell on EST

[KewFlyer]

Re: Need Right Front Wing Strut or.....?

I have a pair of front struts that I removed to put on sealed struts. I was told by my IA that they passed. Make me an offer. They are painted boston marroon.

George;
Thank you very much for the offer. I do appreciate it.
I'll take them. Let me know how much.

Thanks
Ralph

[flymac]

Re: Need Right Front Wing Strut or.....?

I have unvair 1976 struts removed for ad. new look the same except for the new are larger . 301 994 1121 i need mags so if you need them give me what you can handle the mag thing killing me i just dont have it so im flying the kr2 right now so if i can help get you back in air call or email . i can fly them to you







billy 2w6 st marys

[KewFlyer]

Re: Need Right Front Wing Strut or.....?

Billy:

Thanks ... I will call you. As for the Mag, which one do you have...scintilla?
A few local options... will discuss when I call you this morning. We used a Mag mechanic in Indiana a few months back when the left mag died on us. He is very good and reasonable. You may also want to call Rosnick in PA. He has a bunch of small C-65 to C-90 engines and parts.
I can take the Maule to pick up the struts ...

Thanks again

Ralph