Wing Lift Strut issuse

[astjp2]

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Yeah, these airplanes were built with lesser quality than a Allis Chalmers model B. And the Allis colors were much more eye catching....Grin.

[Hank Jarrett]

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Engineers want to measure it with a Micrometer, the factory cut them with a Hacksaw and mechanics fix it with a TORCH!....Timi

I RESEMBLE THAT REMARK!!
Hank

But you STILL shouldn't need to force it! It SHOULD slip in with minimal pushing.

[Forrest Barber]

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Thank u for keeping me posted, I inspected Ryan Newells ship with Airframe struts ; they seemed to fit perfectly. Hmmmmm perhaps we ahve some changes made in the post to the wings or fuselages, will get on phones tomorrow. Right after planting more and mowing...

[barnstmr]

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OK - so what has Airframes Alaska had to say about this. They are responsible for their parts and should be held accountable if they are wrong. They don't want the FAA on them about this. They should step up and make this right. Have you contacted them?

[guns68]

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boy this has me nervous. I bought Airframes Alaska struts about 3 weeks ago, but I have not installed (or attempted to install) them yet. Wish me luck. I'll post on how it goes.

[Ryan]

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When I purchased my struts in march, airframes owner was very upfront with me. He explained about some ofthe fit problems (a 2 degree and an 8 degree difference I think). He emailed me a drawing and instructions on how to measure my old struts to determine fit. He explained they had the PMA for struts with a 2 degree bend at the top but some required and 8 degree and they had submitted paper work to get that approved but were waiting to here from the FAA. Fortunately mine matched what was available. They worked well with me and answered all questions.

[guns68]

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I did the measurments as well. So they should be ok then? Has anyone had an issue with airframes struts even with the measurements they require?

[Dick Smith]

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I bought a set from Airframes Alaska about 10 days ago...am still working on the primer/paint. I talked to a fellow Taylorcrafter over in Soldotna on Saturday. He said his new Airframes struts fit perfectly. I will let the tribe know my experience as soon as I know regarding the fitup. My BC-12D is a 1947. Dick

[swoeric]

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how does it go grind to shape beat to fit and paint to match

[Ray36048]

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All of this is confusing. Are there different designs required for different years? Airframes has a drawing and tells you to measure the old struts. This would suggest there is more than one design.

I bought mine from Univair, have not installed them. I am not sure at the time if I had to give them model and SN. I am getting concerned because I have a pre war fuse and I am planning on using post war wings.

Forrest, can you help us understand if there are multiple designs?

[Guest]

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One must also consider that the struts are fine and some airplanes have been damaged and bent and not returned to perfection.

If it was me I would follow Terry's advice and go to the manufacturer with these questions and challenges.

Dave

[Forrest Barber]

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there are three front and three rear maybe four drawings of various approved struts; they vary by material 1025, 4130, 1010 , etc. each has a different major & minor diameter , it is called out somewhere in the web site ( i think) ; I am continuing reseach .

the point is that any approved strut should go from Point A ( on fuselage) to point B ( wing attach fitting) with no problem ..... Turn off the rain, stop grass from growing , come Annual a couple of ships here in Alliance and we can look up the drawings... I gave them to Univair, Safe-Air and others in the past.

[Ray36048]

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If the spacing of the spars has not changed, the fues attachment location has not changed and the location of the strut attchment points at the wings have not changed, why would there be a change in the angle of the strut ends??

[Forrest Barber]

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I have found time this evening to review some Air Frame stuff..... From THEIR web site that I ahd never been on before:
DID ANYBODY notice page 9 of 10 of the STC #SA SA2300AK ; Northern Airframes , LLC dba Airframes Alaska LLC sheet included as part of Taylorcraft Sealed Struts Installation instructions??

It is the Taylorcraft Model D ; completely different strut system. Notice the cabin width is 31 inches ( .Notice the struts attach at the forward part of the gear legs. I kind of think they should hired a better consultant . I will call them soon unless somebody e-mails me first. please don't blow this out of porportion , I am sure the struts are meant for the B . Danny says he found the three different call outs in the back room. more soon. Nice Evening, must try to fly.

[ken hecht]

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Tribe Installed close tolerance bolt each side of lower wing strut attach fitting, torque to spec. and returned back to service, and it flys great. I guess,this was a pretty easy fix after all, I/A/W/ all the available information.

Ken T.F. 375