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

[Guest]

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

List below is updated as of 071110 (10 November 2007)

Prices below are for four struts only, 2 front and 2 rear. I kept it to 4 struts only so its a fair compare. Don't compare a price with jury struts included to a price witout them. Just keep it to comparison of the four needed struts.


********** I only list FAA/PMA sources below **************

1) Univair about $1896 => http://www.univairparts.com/

2) Tayorcraft about $3235 => http://www.taylorcraft.com/zencart/
note after 11/15 price is higher

3) Airfames Inc about $1800* => http://www.supercubs.com/taylorcraft_lift_struts.html
* base strut includes jury strut clamps too

[DanBrown]

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

I believe both the factory and Airframes struts satisfy the AD for all the Taylorcraft models listed. Univair is working on extending their PMA to cover the list, but as of now their struts could not go on a pre-war model.

Both Airframes and Univair are making deliveries currently (mine from Airframes arrived a week ago -- price including packaging and shipping to Maryland was $2025) and their shipping time quotes seem to be accurate.

The factory has yet to make a delivery, and their delivery time estimates have continued to be delayed.

[Victor White]

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

I ordered my struts from Univair this past Friday. They said to expect my air delivery by next Friday; at a cost of about $80.00, if I pick them up at Tampa airport. I could get delivery to my address for $135.00.

Airframes, Inc. gave me a delivery date of four weeks and a shipping cost of $220.00 plus a $50.00 crating charge.

[astjp2]

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

It is funny that everyone seems to be worried about all of the specs of the struts, I have one question...why would any owner care? an owner needs to be asking things are they approved? Can I get them to match color? How much? Any more than that and an owner is wasting time worrying about the small shit that does not matter! Does your airplane really care if the strut is made from ..049 wall or .053 wall tube? I dont think that my airplane has enough intelligence to care if the struts ever get inspected! Your inspector might but the airplane wont! I am an IA and getting my DAR, I wont let it bother my sleep. Well that is enough of my soap box for tonight I dont think that my airplane will fall out of the air just yet. Tim

[stormman]

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

Just checked with 44496
It said it don't give a shit either

[robbie]

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

Gospel according to Robbie
Anyone of you on the fence about replacing your struts or buying new ones
consider this.
The suppliers out there now are selling their struts as cheap as they are going to be.
In the future when orders go back to normal, and they are making two sets to keep in stock they will be $2800 or more. Excluding Harrys $4500's.
I have decided to replace my for that reason. Still hoping Wag-areo get their approval soon.

[Buell Powell]

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

Robbie,
I called Wag Aero yesterday and talked to Tom O'Neal. He is supposed to call me Monday after checking on getting the AMOC. When I hear from him I will let you know. Tom said they have hundreds of PMA's and for some reason getting the paperwork from the FAA for the Taylorcraft struts has been much more of a problem than anything else they have done. If you hear anything please let me know. I called Univair and they said it could be months before they get the pre-war's and F19s added to their PMA. I am getting some struts for a Cub and was hopeing to order everything together to save on shipping but I may order my T/craft struts from Alaska Airframes if it looks like it will be a very long time before Wag Aero has the AMOC.

[jstall]

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

Robbie,
I called Wag Aero yesterday and talked to Tom O'Neal. He is supposed to call me Monday after checking on getting the AMOC. When I hear from him I will let you know. Tom said they have hundreds of PMA's and for some reason getting the paperwork from the FAA for the Taylorcraft struts has been much more of a problem than anything else they have done. If you hear anything please let me know. I called Univair and they said it could be months before they get the pre-war's and F19s added to their PMA. I am getting some struts for a Cub and was hopeing to order everything together to save on shipping but I may order my T/craft struts from Alaska Airframes if it looks like it will be a very long time before Wag Aero has the AMOC.

Buell:

I can't agree more, in fact this whole thing is very strange in deed. I'll call you in morning, and we can visit. I've been in the or arround the A/C business as long as anyone in this forum, both as pro-pilot and mechanic, and I'll tell ya, this one is wierd period, why it ever happened as it did, then the absence of inspections, and the other ??KKK??"" or why what and where?? well??------ Taylorcrafts have "never had a in flight strut failure. Yes recently an attach point fails, very bad deal. Next factory gets into
the deal of working an AD on the struts, not attach point?? why, well go figure, what makes the most money?? Now they are not producing, and the market is being gobbled up by ledgimate factories. Its a sad set of events


JS

[Robert Lees]

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

The suppliers out there now are selling their struts as cheap as they are going to be.

Why do you think that, Robbie? (not disagreeing, just asking)?

[Buell Powell]

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

Well, I'm just trying to figure the best way to get my T/craft legal again. I decided that the best way is to get new struts and take care of the fitting SB at the same time. Mr. McAnaul said that once Univair or another supplier gets the PMA for my plane and it gets to him that it would only take a couple of days to get the AMOC. I think something as critical as the struts,especially with the recent AD may just take more testing and paperwork. I don't mind being grounded for a while but if its going to take months for Wag Aero or Univair to get the AMOC them I think I will order from Alaska Airframes and pay the extra shipping. I think there are some struts that do need replacing and the AD is probably due-it's just the timing and the fact that the only source for replacements for the F-series and pre-wars (which was supposed to be the factory) has not been able to produce struts before the deadline and if they had- were just too expensive for a lot of us.

[robbie]

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

Rob

My reasoning is you lower your cost per strut if you are making 50 of them vs 2.
Take Univair (God bless them) old Taylorcraft struts were $2800.
Then this Ad and a little competition and bing go, they are now $1900.
Yea, Airframes made them drop some for sure but I'm sure their labor is less when making a batch of them at one time.
Time will tell Rob, lets see were the cost is in a year or so.
I bet Airframe will not be at $1800 this time next year.
The Gospel according to Robbie

[Wayne Bradney]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated 10 Nov 2007)

I just received a flyer from UNIVAIR and in that flyer are new sealed lift struts for BC12D and BC12D1 models with a price of $499.00 for the front strut, P/N UA-A815 and $449.00 for the rear strut, P/N UA-A854. These are FAA-PMA'd Sealed Lift Struts. Approval for other models have pending reduced prices.

Wayne Bradney

[Wayne Bradney]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated 10 Nov 2007)

Sorry Robbie,
I didn't go back and read the latest posts before putting out my post on UNIVAIR.
Wayne Bradney

[N95334]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated 10 Nov 2007)

I ordered my struts from Airframes Inc in ak.
but recv'd this e mail????????????

Mr. McGuire,

The AMOC comments appear to be correct. A copy of the AMOC is available in the Docket and I believe a copy is also posted on the www.taylorcraft.com website. I am not aware of Ariframes Inc struts being approved as terminating action. If they have a PMA approval, then their supplement should state the OEM part number they are approved to replace. Airframe Inc can also present data to the FAA under an AMOC request to substantiate their struts are acceptable for terminating action. So far they have not contacted our office requesting this. Hope this answers your questions.

Andy McAnaul

What is going on now????

[astjp2]

Re: A list of lift strut suppliers (updated 10 Nov 2007)

You know, its pretty f***ing amazing that a newly PMA'd part does not meet the criteria for a terminating action, if thats the case, why even get a PMA, just have the FAA come out to inspect and certify each individual part for conformance, once the rotorcraft group in TX gets overwhelmed, maybe then they would use a little common sense....god this whining shit pisses me off!