A list of lift strut suppliers (updated 12 Dec 2007)

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

Ron,
We need to get together and see if we are related. Any family in Virginia, North Carolina, Nebraska?
Hank Jarrett (BIG family!)

[Ron Jarrett]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

Mike bd12d,
I'd like to get with you on shipping. I'm in Palestine (East) TX and have a set on order from Airframes', but haven't heard what the shipping is going to cost.
Ron Jarrett
N5031X

[Forrest Barber]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

I need to keep my big mouth shut, changes are coming, now maybe two weeks, I am now sworn to keep secret squirrel info under wraps. :hammer: call for any tribal information.
As to Univair , yes anything shipped from Univair to the Feris era Taylorcraft factory was indeed "Mild" steel; taht was what Univair ahd to supply ; HOWEVER , we built the whole fuselage out of 4130 and many sets of struts too!!
One of the old welders is sitting here nodding his head , YES

[Tom Garrick]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

Tribe, Just Talked to Levi at Airframes. Our struts are on the way today with UPS. They will call tomorrow with tracking numbers.

Two Weeks Harry says, "Two Weeks".

Tom Garrick

[Forrest Barber]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

REAL soon!! This week soon! I am letting the factory lead on this one, we will be right behind; OR you fellows out there may see it before me!

I posted on another thread that I have been working with Harry Ingram, at the Taylorcraft factory; Lee Budde at Airframes Inc.; the gang at Univair & the other gang at Wag-Aero , may the best man or lady win!

here is e-mail text from Lee Budde last Friday:
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Hi Forrest,
I just recieved the STC from the FAA. We are in full swing production and will have 20 sets completed monday with more built every following day. Thanks for your help and guidance. I'm glad we can give the T-craft guys a less expensive option. Some details; shipping is considerably cheaper if two or more orders can be shipped together. They will be supplied in "boeing primer". Folks can order from us by calling us at 907-892-8244. We take credit cards, I will fax you a copy of the STC on monday if you like.

Thanks again,

Lee Budde

Airframes, inc
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WE will do an exact list with prices soon, I think you can find a comparison on the factory site right now.... bye Forrest

[Richard Boyer]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

Forest,

Do you know when the announcement will be made? (approx??)

[Forrest Barber]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

maybe ,maybe the comment period is over, the revision is on the way, time will be extended... enough input and data is there now. I will let the FAA & Factory announce first but at least 48 months is reasonable & maybe more.
Especially if the inspection data shows taht the extension is reasonable. There are BAD struts out there, just not a lot of them.

[robbie]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

Let us know how they are,any problems rigging the plane, I'm about ready to order a set. If the NDT testing was extended to 5 or 7 years, then maybe I would do that first. MAYBE MAYBE!!
I worry about if one might fail then what. I would have wasted time and money cause you wouldn't replace one strut. I don't know!!

[Howard Wilson]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

They quoted me a total of price of $2050 crated & shipped to Michigan.

Yup. Quoted me approximately the same thing to MD. I'm in the second batch, so 2 to 3 weeks.

[flylo]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

I haven't decided yet. I know mine are OK & I can have them tested locally. I was hoping the AD would change so I could have them tested on the plane. If I decide to put new ones on I'll let you know.

[1938BF50]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

Eric,

Assuming you buy new, are any of your old struts useable? Are they the small section?

[flylo]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

They quoted me a total of price of $2050 crated & shipped to Michigan.

[Howard Wilson]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

Univair's PMA does not cover the pre-war models. So for us, the choice is the factory or Airframes. The factory has been delaying deliveries, and not calling back when promised, so I have changed my order to Airframes.

Dan, What was Airframes' quote for shipping to MD? I'm ordering mine today. Wonder if there is an advantage in a local group shipment??? Howard

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

Just a thought

You can order 3 sets from Alaska for the price of 2 sets from Univair!

Just a thought

What's your point?

How does this information relate to the ability or inability to save on shipping do to packaging tube constraints?

Dave

[stormman]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated Oct 2007)

Just a thought

You can order 3 sets from Alaska for the price of 2 sets from Univair!

Just a thought