BC12D Shock Cords

[Mick M]

Forrest recommends using P/N 1110 cords along with 9010HD but I can only find P/N 11104 are these the correct ones?

[Forrest Barber]

Re: BC12D Shock Cords

The 1110 is for the 1750 lb F-21B & F-22 ; they are out there. IF you get 4new 9010HD they should work okay. Using the one 1110 does stiffen the system up a bit, but somebody had a problem with using unmatched cords, oh well , try it you might like it. Some have saved the best of the ones coming off and put a third cord over the other two. The 11104 is for the D Models 1110 is 11/16th ten inches around. the 11104 is 11/16th and 10.4 inches around so it will be loose to begin with.

[astjp2]

Re: BC12D Shock Cords

I am running an L2 married with a prewar, it was sagging with just the prewars installed. Tim

[wlas]

Re: BC12D Shock Cords

I put three 9010HD cords on, it's just right, everyone I know puts three cords on. I'll check into the 1110 cord, sounds like that may work pretty good.

[Dick Smith]

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I'm running 2 bungees on each side...each pair consisting of one 9010 and one 1010 .... Paid right at 80 bucks apiece for the 1010, in Anchorage. I see Univair has the 1010 listed per the following link:

http://univairparts.com/shopping_291765/product_info.php?products_id=27735

When I got the bill for 160 bucks for two 1010's, I called Reeves and asked if they double-billed me accidently...The response: "Nope...That's what they cost...and the lifetime of the bungees has gone down to boot". They had some older bungees priced at what I was used to, but they said the last order that they had received had given them sticker shock also. My understanding was that Superior is using a synthetic material, rather than natural rubber, hence a difference in longevity.
Anyhow, I really like the resulting stiffness of the gear...which when coupled with the "give" in the 8.50 X 6.00 tires, gives just the right "feel". Dick

[Forrest Barber]

Re: BC12D Shock Cords

Duane Cole just ran a 3/8 bolt with washers through the gear on each side and let the tires do the cushioning......... The older L-2 ( D models to me) also use the 1192 cord that is 11/16 by 9 1/4 in. The 1010 is really a Piper thing.
The 1110 used on the F-21B & F-22 are really from the Goodyear Blimp ; anybody near a Blimp base check it out they always overstock.

[MJB]

Re: BC12D Shock Cords

Which ones for a '41 BL-65?

[Buell Powell]

Re: BC12D Shock Cords

Mike,
The shock cords for the pre-war B models are P/N 9090. They are 9/16x9. The BC12D's are 9/16x10. I use 2 on each side on my 41 and they seem to work very well.
Buell

[Carl E. Carson]

Re: BC12D Shock Cords

I use the 9090 ones, two per side and they work just fine.

Carl Carson

[tcraft759]

Re: BC12D Shock Cords

The 1110 used on the F-21B & F-22 are really from the Goodyear Blimp ; anybody near a Blimp base check it out they always overstock.


While it is true that our Goodyear blimps use the 1110N shock cords from SBC Industries, we do not overstock.... no do we sell parts - unless, of course, you are interested in purchasing tires. To the kind lady from California who phoned me this morning inquiring about purchasing 1110N shock cords, I apologize for not being of more help to you. I can only suggest that you contact your favorite aviation supply company.

Helen Brennan
Airship Stores Mgr.
Goodyear Airship Operations
Akron, OH

NC43759
1946 BC12-D
Class of '46

[Robert Lees]

Re: BC12D Shock Cords

Hello Helen, nice to have you here with us.

Long time no speak! Are you still flying a Tcraft?

All the best,
Rob

[Mick M]

Re: BC12D Shock Cords

Just as I thought all was going too well with purchasing the 1110 shock cords from SBC, I received this
" I'm sorry but we do not accept credit cards. Most of our customers are parts distributors and have accounts with us, therefore we do not have enough need for credit card processing. We will need to quote you a total with freight to your address and you can prepay with a check. There will be a slight lead time to make these up for you so awaiting the check should not cause a delay.
SBC Industries, Inc
2134 Porter Rd.
Scottsboro, Alabama 35769
USA"

Looks as though we'll only have 9010HD's purchased locally

[Forrest Barber]

Re: BC12D Shock Cords

In the past, the Taylorcraft Foundation with Barber Aircraft as the vehicle used to stock 1110 , 9010, 9010HD , 9010HDX, 9090 , and the ever popular 9090DS. also the other two for the D models. We ordered in batches of 48 at a time and passed the savings on to the Taylorcraft Foundation members.Taylor-Thomas where the other guys , then Superior emerged as the leader. It could be done again, I had to eat a few in the past.

[Frank DeBartolo]

Re: BC12D Shock Cords

As I presently understand it, the 9010HD are the shock cords to use on the BC12-D with 1200# Max Gross. Is there a better shock cord or is that the best way to go? I have two 9010 HD shock cords on each landing gear. It appears that they need to be changed out after three or four years @ 100 hours per year.

Thanks,

Frank DeBartolo

[Forrest Barber]

Re: BC12D Shock Cords

That is about right , you fly a lot compared to a lot of folks. I do mine about 4-5 years apart. 9010HD is the way . I am calling Superior on Tues to see about pricing again.