DCO-65 lift strut

[barnstmr]

Re: DCO-65 lift strut

I imagine the FAA knowledge on the s/n variations on Boeing 737 came from the Boeing experts, not from within FAA. So, in the same way, it is up to US as Taylorcraft experts to pass the knowledge on to the FAA. Each of us in dealing with individual FAA personnel should do what we can to teach these guys.

[Richard Boyer]

Re: DCO-65 lift strut

Assuming they want to be taught..........

This would be something that should be commented on though! Make sure to make a comment to the FAA on the DOT site referenced in the other thread!!

[barnstmr]

Re: DCO-65 lift strut

Good point, Richard.

[Ed O'Brien]

Re: DCO-65 lift strut

Terry Bowden Wrote: "I imagine the FAA knowledge on the s/n variations on Boeing 737 came from the Boeing experts, not from within FAA. So, in the same way, it is up to US as Taylorcraft experts to pass the knowledge on to the FAA. Each of us in dealing with individual FAA personnel should do what we can to teach these guys."

ED O'BRIEN Replied: Absolutely!!! The FAA has internal knowledge. BUT, that knowledge is only to a certain depth of specificity. Meaning beyond that... and you gotta find the one or two people in the world with MORE knowledge(Forrest) than you (the FAA). In this case it's US (as in WE loyal members of this board.)

When there's a big issue like say an accident on a Boeing plane. Boeing sends 5-10 people on their "go team" and then backs them up at the factory with dozens of full timers and perhaps 100 assigned part-timers working the accident.

In the case of this Strut AD... WE ARE IT!!! We are the Go team. We are the factory back up team. We are the assigned part-timers. We are CG Taylor's back up singers embodied. Because we own, fly, tinker, and love the templates of his mastery. I'm sure he'd be a little surprised these things are 70 years old and still flying. I'm also certain he'd be pleased and helpful regarding this situation. To the FAA, the factory, and each other... we should act and speak accordingly.
With Regards;
ED OBRIEN

[Ragwing nut]

Re: DCO-65 lift strut

In my comment to the FAA I did point out there error regarding TG-6 conversions on the AD

[Ed O'Brien]

Re: DCO-65 lift strut

THis afternoon I blew my L2 struts with high pressure air. I'm assumming most everything came out. A little fine dirt embedded in linseed oil and some small fibers that I assume is part of an old matted spider web. There were tiny tiny flecks of metal... just a few... that did not seem from corrosion. They were clean looking and I think that these are from joints/metal/welds working.
They weren't shavings so much as fine metal dust or powder. Maybe a dozen grains and slightly shiny. Any thoughts?
There isn't enough of this material to show up on a picture.
When I looked closely at the clean towel these were blown on to... there wasn't more than 2 dozen of the finest grains of anything. Most likely residue and filings from the bolts as they are about the same color.
With regards;
ED OBRIEN

[Forrest Barber]

Re: DCO-65 lift strut

Hi Jamie , I did explain to the FAA engineer about the error in putting the TG-6 Conversion in the AD, I am sure it will be corrected. the FAA merely needs substansiation that the struts are different. they are exploring all information. Yes they know about PIMA .... you may e-mail me direct anytime.

[Ed O'Brien]

Re: DCO-65 lift strut

Today I took a Wagoner Power Painter, put a long diffusing nozzle and a 3 ft. boom with a ninty degree bend. Sprayed about 6-8 oz. of boiled linseed oil up the strut, from the opening at the bottom. AND I left it to drain over the next 48-72 hours... I think that should hold it. I trust my struts are fine... afterall the airplane was completely rebuilt less than a year ago... but I'm more worried about these damn struts than Al Qeda terrorists. So I'm also going to take off my shoes, belt, and car keys place them on a tray and walk through a metal detector before I fly my L-2 again. Well, maybe not.
With regards;
ED OBRIEN