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

[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.

[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

[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.

[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

[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

[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.

[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....

[Hal]

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Did we ever get enough responses from people to have new ones made?
Count me in for a complete set.
Hal

[cvavon]

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OK here is the price brakes on 9010 hd rings if you get them as a single they are$ 29.89 each if we order 20 rings they are $22.42 each and if we order 50 rings they will cost us $14.95 each. So if we get 12 and 1/2 planes that is 50 and the cost will be $59.80 plus $12.35 for U.S. postal medium flat rate shipping for a total of $72.15 shipped. From the time we get payment to David at SBC he will have them ready in 3 weeks. Then i will pick them up and box and ship to who gets them. Just checked ACS 9010 HD are $19.75 each or 4 at $79.00 plus shipping that is $6.85 less then ACS then add shipping

[VanDy]

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Sounds great, should we start a new thread to keep it simple?

[cvavon]

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Let's wait for Hank to see this so we can coordinate what we are going to do. Will let every one know soon.

[VanDy]

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Let's wait for Hank to see this so we can coordinate what we are going to do. Will let every one know soon.

Thanks, and thank you to you and hank for the effort you are putting into this for us.

[Hank Jarrett]

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Chuck and I are comparing our lists of people now. For anyone else who is on the fence, shoot us your needs! The order will be going in very soon. We need to determine how many of each part number we will need. I have the following people on my list;

Hank Jarrett
Dave Trine
Louis Champeau
Ron Coleman
Harold Schwab
Bob Pollard
Matthew VanDervort
Tim (Astjp2) Hey Tim, I have no idea what your last name is or where you live!

If any of you guys have a preference as to which part number bungees you need or if you have more than one plane and need extras, speak now!

Hank

[Pearson]

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Hank or Chuck,
Please add Richard Pearson to the list of names. I would like four 9010HDs. Just let me know how much and where to send a check. I will let you know the shipping address in a PM later.

Thank you,

[Hank Jarrett]

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Got it! I think that may put us over a price break doesn't it Chuck?
Hank