Strut Cuffs

[mikeg]

Re: Best of 2010 Taylorcraft photos

Nice pic Tom. I have a question, I notice most aircraft have the landing gear fairing like yours but very few have the cuff/fairing around the struts at the wing. Are they standard or does it take some paper work to attach? I have one for a pattern from Rob to use someday. Larry

Larry,
The strut cuffs were standard on my '41 DeLuxe (BC12-65). The photo of my Dad's '39 BL-50 taken in 1940 does not have cuffs. My only two data points.
Mikeg
NC29804

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: Best of 2010 Taylorcraft photos

They aren't hard to make if you have a pattern to start with. The pattern WON'T FIT, but with some cardboard (a LOT of cardboard) and some careful trimming you can make a set that fits great. Then just transfer the cardboard shape to some aluminum flashing and you are in business. One thing that is IMPORTANT is to be sure to put a rubber edge over the metal where it is against the fabric. The edge of the aluminum will cut the fabric from the vibration!
I am going to work with Ray to make him a set and we should have another set of patterns in a few weeks. Each different strut size and cross section shape changes the shape of the pattern completely. You will need a LOT of cardboard and a bit of beer to get them to look right, but it is fun.
Hank

[lfries]

Re: Best of 2010 Taylorcraft photos

I have the fairings at the wing. No paperwork in my records.

[Tom G]

Re: Best of 2010 Taylorcraft photos

Thanks Larry, I'm really not sure, mine never had any cuffs around any of the strut attachments and its been in my family since the mid sixties.

[Larry Lyons]

Nice pic Tom. I have a question, I notice most aircraft have the landing gear fairing like yours but very few have the cuff/fairing around the struts at the wing. Are they standard or does it take some paper work to attach? I have one for a pattern from Rob to use someday. Larry