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

[UNIVAIR]

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

OK, I have a BL12-65.
There were a LOT of pre-war BL12-65s that were converted to BC12-65s but show nothing in the logs that the Cont was put in for the Lyc. Where does that leave me? It's the exact same plane from the firewall aft from the factory and is now the same from the prop aft except the paperwork still shows BL not BC. BL12-65 isn't listed for application.
Hank
Don't you just LOVE this mess?!?!?!:rolleyes2:

Go look now.

Mike Sellers

[Buell Powell]

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

Jon,
You might call Tom O'Neil @ 800-558-6868 ext 124 and he can verify or when I get all the information I will post it. Hope this helps.
Buell

[gromit68]

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

I jut off the phone with a customer service rep at wag-aero, and she stated that as of last week, her supervisor had informed her that the struts were not yet approved, and would not likely be approved for another 6 months.

[Buell Powell]

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

I just recieved a call from Tom @Wag Aero. They also are now approved as terminating action for the AD for all models affected by the AD-it ended up that the FAA has granted the terminating action without needing an AMOC. This afternoon or in the morning he will send me an e-mail with part numbers and additional information. Now we will have two very good sources for replacement struts for all the models in addition to Alaska Airframes!

[Hank Jarrett]

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

OK, I have a BL12-65.
There were a LOT of pre-war BL12-65s that were converted to BC12-65s but show nothing in the logs that the Cont was put in for the Lyc. Where does that leave me? It's the exact same plane from the firewall aft from the factory and is now the same from the prop aft except the paperwork still shows BL not BC. BL12-65 isn't listed for application.
Hank
Don't you just LOVE this mess?!?!?!:rolleyes2:

[tawadc95]

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

Way to go Mike!!
thanks

[UNIVAIR]

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

I have before me two brand new PMA Supplements just issued by the LA MIDO Office for our UA-A854 and UA-A815 Taylorcraft lift struts. They expand the model applicability. They are now approved for Taylorcraft models:

A

BC, BCS, BC-65, BCS-65, BC12-65 (ARMY L-2H), BCS12-65, BC12D-85, BC12D-4-85, BCS12-4-85

BF (ARMY L-2G), BFS, BF-60, BF-60, BFS-65, BF12-65 (ARMY L-2K), BFS12-65

BL, BLS, BL-65 (ARMY L-2F), BLS-65, BL12-65 (ARMY L-2J), BLS12-65

19, F19, F21, F21A, F21B, F22, F22A, F22B, F22C

The day after I got word of the NPRM I submitted my comments to the FAA. Included in them was the request that our struts be accepted for terminating action of the AD on all of the above aircraft without the need of an AMOC. My guess is that will be the case when this revision is finally issued.

Regards,

Mike Sellers
Univair Aircraft Corp.

[lfries]

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

When did you purchase yours. I ordered Nov. 29 and I'm still waiting.

[Pearson]

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

I bought struts from Airframes Inc. They came about 10 days after I gave them my credit card info. They came with very easy to read instructions, adjusting screws and new clamps for where the jury struts attach. I haven't had time to put them on yet. But they look like they are well made and I am very happy with them.

[Ray36048]

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

Univair Struts.....

I did not see this mentioned before. The Univair struts come WITH adjusting screws. They do NOT come with clamps.

[David Bloomberg]

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

Chris said the company bought all of the jigs and other equipment and three employees who did the work at Airframes came to the new company. He said there would be no problem getting the sign off from the FAA, but the paper work has to be processed.

[flyguy]

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

Well, that isn't as bad as I guessed. I was thinking at least 90 days. Hope some people that know how to weld went with the sale of the paper and whatever else.
D C

[David Bloomberg]

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

I just called Airframes, Inc. to ask about a set of lift struts. They do not produce them anymore because the part of the company making them was sold on January 1 to Northern Airframe (ph: 907-688-0530).

I then talked to Chris Bauer at Northern Airframe who said the FAA paperwork will take 30 days to go through to allow Northern Airframe to make and sell the struts. He is taking names on a list for orders, but it will be at least 30 days before they can start making new struts for shipment.

[MJB]

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

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year from Deadhorse, AK. Todays low was -44 F ambient.

Santa was seen performing his preflight, all seems well.

:tup:

[Jim Hartley]

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

Just picked up my struts from Airframes Inc. Stopped by to check out there operation and Levi asked if I wanted to take my struts with me. I said; "hell yes"... First class operation! One week wait.

Jim