need a bunge install tool, buy or borrow

[samyguy]

any body got one? I'm in Lincoln Nebr.
Also what sizes do people recommend?
I see univair and Wag-aero have several sizes.

thanks Calvin

[3Dreaming]

Re: need a bunge install tool, buy or borrow

Size will depend on the airplane. Pre war and post war are different sizes.

[samyguy]

Re: need a bunge install tool, buy or borrow

1945 BC-12D sorry

[PA1195]

Re: need a bunge install tool, buy or borrow

I suggest the part number and size of bungee is also related to approved gross weight. If the plane has been upgraded via STC to a higher GW heavier rated bungees than originally spec'd may be desirable when flown loaded. Some mix light and heavy cords to achieve a compromise and allow some gear deflection when not fully loaded.

Edit: This is from some descriptive information I bookmarked from another source a few years ago:

"When is it time to replace the landing gear shock cords?

Rock the airplane from the wing tip and watch the gear. If there is much movement (I prefer none, my opinion only) it may be time for shock cords. When I replace my shock cords I pick the best of the old cords and add one to each side over the new cords. It is stiff but does handle good. An alternate solution I think I heard about (Forrest?) is to use one F19 cord and one BC12D cord on each side. An old IA years ago told me to use wax paper under the cords to let them move better on the mounts. It has been suggested that bees wax works as well.

Comment from Forrest: the early B models use the 9090 cord. Later BC12D, 19 & the F-19 uses 9010, 9010HD, 9010HDX. Beyond that we used the 1110 cord for the 1750 Gross airplanes. I have used one 1110 combined with one 9010 HD on the BC12D, 19, & F-19 for a stiffer system and it seems to work real well.

Gary

[astjp2]

Re: need a bunge install tool, buy or borrow

I have one that you can borrow it you pay for shipping, I can send it next week when I get back from Oshkosh, I will need it back fairly soon, it that is not a problem

[swoeric]

Re: need a bunge install tool, buy or borrow

call me i can tell you how to do it safely with whats on hand .. it is a about a 10 min job


918 740 0972

[swoeric]

Re: need a bunge install tool, buy or borrow

call me i can tell you how to do it safely with whats on hand .. it is a about a 10 min job


918 740 0972

[flylo]

Re: need a bunge install tool, buy or borrow

At one time the club had a bungee tool that got passed on to the next guy needing it. Worked well until someone kept it I guess.