Shock Cords

[srf471]

Re: Shock Cords

This is probably a very dumb question, but since I don't know the answer, it's not dumb to me.

This morning one of the shock cords on my L2M broke while landing. I checked Aircraft Spruce and they call for 4 11104 (11/16 x 10 1/2") as the correct replacements.

First, do you all agree that this is the correct cord. I ask this because of the previous disscussion here re: which cords are best for "B" models.

Second (this is where I am confused), the broken one measures approx. 36" long. Where does the 10 1/2" measurement in the description for the replacements come from. Is this what the final distance will be once installed?

Nick Preble

[Dano"T"]

Re: Shock Cords

Measure the diameter not the circumfrence. Also the shock cords on an L-2 will be a different part number than those mentioned on this thread...so the part # they gave is probably correct.

[Dick Huish]

Re: Shock Cords

Nick, that's the correct part number for the L-2M. Dick

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Shock Cords

There is a long and a short shock cord for the L-2 as well. The early "D" models used a shorter cord. I don't know if anyone else has this problem but I have found the standard 10 1/2" cords don't last long before they soften up.

Mike

[Forrest Barber]

Re: Shock Cords

Yep the early ones use the 1174 11/16 x 7.4 inches ( probably 7 1/2) Know thy airplane or hire a mechanic that does