Oval tubing in the landing gear.

[Len Petterson]

HELP!
I am in need of the oval tubing used in the landing gear. Does anyone know where I can find it. If it is not avalable anymore can I use streamlined instead?
Dillsburg aero work?
What is there adress and phone number. Do they have a website?
Len Petterson

[flybikefarm]

Re: Oval tubing in the landing gear.

Let me see what I can do. I have access to so odd sizes of tube. George

[Len Petterson]

Re: Oval tubing in the landing gear.

I did find them but they dont have it and it is not made any more.
Streamlined or can I flaten a round tube?
Not with a hammer !
Sorry!
Len

[Winston L.]

Re: Oval tubing in the landing gear.

That part was formed from round tubing. Winston

[Robert Lees]

Re: Oval tubing in the landing gear.

Is there therefore an "approved" method of forming the shape? Or could a different streamlined tubing size be used?

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Oval tubing in the landing gear.

HELP!
I am in need of the oval tubing used in the landing gear. Does anyone know where I can find it. If it is not avalable anymore can I use streamlined instead?
Dillsburg aero work?
What is there adress and phone number. Do they have a website?
Len Petterson

Are you talking about the oval piece where the shock chords go or the streamline drag strut? The oval piece should be able to make in a large vise, the streamline you can still buy.

mike

[Len Petterson]

Re: Oval tubing in the landing gear.

I hope I can find a shop what has a roller former of some sort what will flaten 6 1/2 feet of tubing.
0.049 wall should do it.

Len

[Robert Lees]

Re: Oval tubing in the landing gear.

6 1/2 feet of tubing

If it's that long, Len, I'd suggest your gear is a bit splayed.

Rob

[Len Petterson]

Re: Oval tubing in the landing gear.

No 6 1/2 feet will make two parts. One is about 37" long and I belive in having some extra.
Len

[N96337]

Re: Oval tubing in the landing gear.

If it was me doing this, I'd be really concerned about cracking after "flattening" tubing like that.... I'd be looking for an x-ray outfit to check it out... they have enough trouble with the streamlined tubing, and that's why it's so expensive anymore.
Just my 2 cent's worth...
JH

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Oval tubing in the landing gear.

No 6 1/2 feet will make two parts. One is about 37" long and I belive in having some extra.
Len

You are speaking of the drag strut and it is strealine tubing which still can be purchased.

Mike

[Winston L.]

Re: Oval tubing in the landing gear.

Is there therefore an "approved" method of forming the shape? Or could a different streamlined tubing size be used?

At the factory there was a very old heavy tool that would fit in a press but I would try it in a vice. Winston

[tim]

Re: Oval tubing in the landing gear.

sorry but this is my thinking here y not just get new gear ?? when i had mine sand blasted i found a crack in it but i didnt fix it i just got a new gear

[Len Petterson]

Re: Oval tubing in the landing gear.

How made the new gear and what did it cost?
Len

[Arnold Wallace]

Re: Oval tubing in the landing gear.

Hello Len, I have landing gear that needs repair also with the streamline tubing. It seems that every spare gear that is for sale has the bottom of the strut rusted off or has been patched. Have you found a source for the tube yet? My inspector and mechanic will not allow a patch as this has been a recurring problem. Any thoughts on this? Arnold Wallace [email protected]