Strut AD and the F 19

[shawn coleman]

I have a 1977, F19 serial number 105 and I have had one set of struts replaced on the right side. About 10 years ago, if I read things correctly. It's my understanding that if I have sealed struts. The A.D. would not apply to me??

My question is, how do I know what type of struts. I have on my plane? I don't have anything like that in my logs and was just wondering if somebody can tell me if there is a way to tell what type of struts. You have, by using the serial number of the aircraft or is there a way to look at the strut it self and tell if it's sealed? Any help would be greatly appreciated
SHAWN COLEMAN
N208AP

[Forrest Barber]

Re: Strut AD and the F 19

Sealed struts are SEALED. There MAY be a drain hole at the bottom. That is not sealed. The front strut has to have a bushing at the top end to seal it pull it down and check.
The rear strut has an adjustment screw IF you can run a welding rod down into the strut it is not sealed...

These questions have been adrdessed many times on this forumn.

Now that I have had my fun at 12 midnight EST..... where did the newer struts come from? Who was the test pilot on your ship?

[shawn coleman]

Re: Strut AD and the F 19

i dont remember they were put on the right side my mech ordered them, were some 19s sealed? or were they random thanks for help
shawn

[Forrest Barber]

Re: Strut AD and the F 19

To my knowledge no 19's were sealed. The same for the F-19's.

[shawn coleman]

Re: Strut AD and the F 19

thanks forrest
my F19 has been in a hangar since it was new. And since I live in a dry climate of Eastern Oregon I can pretty much guarantee. I have no corrosion. Anyway, do you think I should comment to the FAA considering the relative newness of the F19 series as it relates to the A/D?

Just based on the age I do not think that the F19 should be included am I wrong?

shawn coleman

[Forrest Barber]

Re: Strut AD and the F 19

They are included..... make your comments to perhaps allow for a re look at the situation after the initial inspections. ie IF no F-19 struts are bad then ??? 5 yrs 10 yrs. ??