Bulk order of Bungees, put your order in here (was: Bungee Question)

[astjp2]

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I need a set, are we getting the winter ones? I also use 1 L2 with the 9010hd to stiffen it up some....

[cvavon]

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when i got the new bungees s.b.c. industries inc last September I got 2 9010 HD and 2 9010 HDX the rings were a single set that i ordered the HD's were $29.89 each and the HDX's were $38.10 for a total of $135.98. that is more then at spruce but not to much and they were 3 days old when i got them. Hank and i talked and I will pick them up and ship them from here, they will fit in medium flat rate box from the Post Office so shipping will be the same for all of them and he gives a brake on volume orders.

[bobp]

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Hank, please add me to the list for bungies.

Bob Pollard
510 w. Council St.
Tomah Wi. 54660
Ph: 608 372 430l

[tcraft759]

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Minimum order from SBC for the 1110N shock cord is 50. Shelf life is 5 years, per AC43.13...

Helen

[M Towsley]

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Richard,

Part of the problem, worse on L-2's, is the oil breather venting right at the bungees as well as exhaust residue.

[Robert Lees]

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I agree with all the foregoing: bungees are an item that are "on condition" but calendar time (and diligent regular inspection) are a must.

Worn or torn or oil-stained cotton covers, or sagging legs is an indication of trouble in the nether regions.

Personally on my BC12D, I use one of each so as to give a stiffer ride, but it reduces "John Wayne swagger" when taxying in a stiff crosswind, so less likely to pick up a wing.


(as an aside, I'd like to give similar consideration to tailwheel leaf springs, but that might be the subject of a separate thread, if anyone would care to start a new thread on the matter).

Rob

[Pearson]

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How often SHOULD we be changing them? Anyone know?
Hank

Hank, I don't think changing bungees is a strictly calendar event. I know it is time for new ones when I get out of the plane and can see the bungee covers still standing an inch or more away from the belly of the plane. I think those whose planes are kept in warmer climates, or those who do a lot of off airport or rough field landings, will need to change theirs more often than someone who only makes greaser landings on smooth runways in cool weather. That is just an opinion and not based on any empirical facts. I have had my current set installed for several years. I once had to change them after only two years. So I think it is a combination of the quality of the cords to start with, the type of flying you do, and maybe a little to do with the weather. Bottom line, when the gear starts to sag it is time.

With that said, I think I would like to take part in the mass bungee cord purchase. Better to replace a little early than to risk a failure.

[M Towsley]

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Hank,

If I remember correctly Forrest always recommended the real stiff ones. Stiff enough that you could rock a tire off of the ground manually while grabbing the strut. It is somewhere here on the forum.

[Nefj40]

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Mine has the 9010s on it, I don't know if they are the HDs or not. With my little experience with the aircraft, I'd say they're fine, but I'll defer to the tribe for recommendations on what to run. I spend quite a bit of time on rough grass strips. Right now the hard little hockey puck I have for a tail wheel is transferring the "rough" into the airframe more than the bungees.

[Hank Jarrett]

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I "think", (man can THAT be dangerous) there are only two different part numbers that are used on all of the Taylorcraft side-by-sides. Once I have a list we can figure out how many of each we need. Probably a good discussion in there since I have heard arguments for and against all stiff ones, all soft ones and combinations. My plane flew fine with what is on it, but I don't know what is there.
Hank

Six people are on the list so far

[Hal]

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Hi Hank,
Count me in. I have a new project so I need both types.
Thanks,
Hal

[Ron Coleman]

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My rubbers seem to work fine even though I have really stretched them a few times. However they are probably over 15 years old and have never been cleaned. Why don't you put me down for a new set?
Thanks
Ron

[TimHicks]

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Have y'all decided what size bungee you collectively plan to have made?

[vetdrem]

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I need to replace mine, so add me to the list.

[Hank Jarrett]

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Growing the list! Chuck knows the guy who runs the place that makes them. He sells to all the suppliers like Aircraft Spruce so they will be brand new when we get them
Hank