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

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

Univair, as of this morning, is estimating a 4 week lead time.
When we place our order with Norther Airframes, they were projecting the same lead time as anyone else in the same price neighborhood. Projecting being the key word there...

A thought occurred to me last night as I was driving: has there ever been an instance of an AD being reversed as a result of being initiated by a "manufacturer" that turned out to not be legitimate?

This morning, someone from the main switchboard at the FAA returned my call. When I explained that the Minneapolis MIDO wasn't answering their phones yesterday, she stated she would have no way to verify if their phones were working. I suggested she could try to call their phone number ( the method I used.) She then tried to look up the number, but was unable to find it in her FAA directory. I looked it up on that Internet and gave it to her.

Those folks at the FAA should look into that Internet thing. Mighty handy.

you think that someone getting approval will take less than that?

fyi- you need an IA to install airframes struts and only an A&P to install Univair

hope it all works out for you

[flylo]

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

gromit68,have you checked Wag Aero? :clue?::

[taylorcraftbc65]

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

The FAA hasn't taught it's employees about the internet yet because as of this point, the are still trying to get people who don't drool uncontrolably, or leave their banna peels all over their desks. (I just call 'em like I see 'em). Brie

[gromit68]

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

Univair, as of this morning, is estimating a 4 week lead time.

When we place our order with Norther Airframes, they were projecting the same lead time as anyone else in the same price neighborhood. Projecting being the key word there...

A thought occurred to me last night as I was driving: has there ever been an instance of an AD being reversed as a result of being initiated by a "manufacturer" that turned out to not be legitimate?

This morning, someone from the main switchboard at the FAA returned my call. When I explained that the Minneapolis MIDO wasn't answering their phones yesterday, she stated she would have no way to verify if their phones were working. I suggested she could try to call their phone number ( the method I used.) She then tried to look up the number, but was unable to find it in her FAA directory. I looked it up on that Internet and gave it to her.

Those folks at the FAA should look into that Internet thing. Mighty handy.

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

Why not just buy a set of Univair struts rather than go thru all that?

They are good to go right now and I think the price is the same.

Dave

[gromit68]

Is this thing on?

Lift struts ordered from Northern Airframes.
Ready to ship, pending FAA approval.
I have been making many phone calls to the FAA. I spoke to inspector Charlie Owens, who directed me to his boss Clemente Figuroa (sp?) at Kansas City. I left message, call returned by one of his staff. She promised to get back to me. I called her back, and she informed me that jurisdiction of Alaska had been handed over to the Minneapolis MIDO. I called and left message with manager Rich Warren. Called back main office number, no answer. I had another FAA employee try to contact Minneapolis. She was unable to reach anyone at that number. I was handed off to an engineer who has promised to try to get me some more info. I have made sure to everyone I spoke that many Taylorcraft owners would like to know how they can help the FAA along with this process =)


Shaking the tree.
Hard.

The direct phone number for the Minneapolis MIDO manager Rich Warren is 612-713-4370.

His email address is [email protected]

Jon Grimm

[Forrest Barber]

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

Ah you have a way with words!!! I fell off my office swivel chair, Kelli-Belle woke up , jumped up, scared the cat and chased it all around the house..... thanks I needed the excitement.
I have had some amazing minerature things shown to me recently in the spy game. I started out in life with a Kel Kit, (sp) , "a wire" that used batteries and would shock the hell out of you unless you wrapped a towel around your body first.
Yes I could bug the place if needed.

[VictorBravo]

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

Oh boy I have sketched out an electronic mouse many times.
Hmmm I think , I used to use one on the Police Dept...

You know, they have little tiny R/C toy cars that are the size of a small mouse.

Our dear friends in Langley VA have had small microphones and wireless transmitters for years...

and the local toy stores definitely have little furry mice for gags.

But I think that if you wanted to have something there that would go un-noticed, a RAT might be a better choice!

[Forrest Barber]

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

Oh boy I have sketched out an electronic mouse many times.
Hmmm I think , I used to use one on the Police Dept...

[jstall]

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

Ok, Thanks Forrest for the update, pretty much as I suspected, it would be interesting to be a little mouse and see what is really going on down there huh?

JS

[Forrest Barber]

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

Three times a week, I talked with them on Friday. Call me, mention your Foundation #. Briefly , either Scott or Steve will be there at all times, they switch back and forth to Florida.
MUCHO problems, FAA visit this past week, it is an ongoing saga......
When there are any great changes , we will know right away.

[jstall]

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

Not to change the subject "OLD SUBJECT" but has anyone got anything new from Scott or Steve on whats going on at Brownsville?

JS

[N95334]

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

I bought the Airframes Inc struts and they arrived just a few days after new years. Very well made and primed. I had a medical set back right after they came but when I got back on my feet my hanger buddy had a suprise for me. My first day back at the airport Feb 23rd he (Glen Smith) had the new struts all painted and installed on the bird. What a supprise it was to see it all done. He said everything went well with all new hardware and with the help of another friend who happens to be an AI wintering her in Florida. I am so lucky and blessed by God to be a part of the Hilliard Bunch here at 01J .

[flyguy]

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

Wag aero called yesterday to tell me they were calling UPS Freight to pick up my two front struts; should be on the road today.
Figure maybe middle of next week I should get them.
DC

[jstall]

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

Its my understanding that Univair and Wag-Aero are approved at this time for the production and sale of their struts, you might try them, as for me
well, I spent my $3649.00 which was to include shipping charges on Oct 8th
2007 to the Factory, the struts were to be shipped the next day, well??
that was 5 months ago. Luckly my factory stock struts checked out fine, and are now good for another 48 months, unfortunately, this ordeal has kinda soured me on the T-Craft, and really it isn't the A/C'S fault, but eitherway, its be exhaustive, expensive and demoralizing. I"ve never seen anything quite like it in 47 years of flying J-3's to Jets, "NOTHING"

Looking forward to Summer, the Winter of 2007 wasn't any fun

Blue Skies

JS