Indianapolis Wing Strut Testing

[Craig]

Re: Indianapolis Wing Strut Testing

I looked into those. Seemed to be a good deal. But, heard there were some issues with alignment with the fittings.

They do have a drawing asking you to measure the angle at the end fitting.

But, if you sent them a bad measurment and the struts didn't fit you could be stuck. So, I opted for the Wag Aero reseal and will install my own struts with no worries about fit connections.

Craig

[taylorcraftbc65]

Re: Indianapolis Wing Strut Testing

Is the new 4130 "superCub" struts from Alaska Airframes still a viable option? Brie

[Craig]

Re: Indianapolis Wing Strut Testing

Hi Mike

The inspection is coming due on my struts also.

I have emailed a mechanic friend that is helping with the removal and installation of mine and asked if he knows of anyone here in the INDY area. I'll let you know what he says.

I had decided on the Wag Aero Re-seal. It So, happens I have to go to Milwaukee on buisness next week so I'm dropping mine off to Wag Aero on Monday on the way up there and will pick them up coming home Friday.

I know timing is a wonderful thing. But, if you decided on going the Wag Aero route I could drop yours' off at the same time. Spoke with John at Wag Aero and he can't do both in the same week. But, it would save you shipping them both ways.

Give me a PM or reply here if it sounds like something that would help you out.

Craig

[M Towsley]

Re: Indianapolis Wing Strut Testing

Mike,

Closest I know of that I will be taking mine to is in Creve Coeur, MO. Nice airport and the testing facility is not far, they will meet you at the airport. They have responded on this forum in the past, that is how I found them.

Do you know Larry Miller, he has a grey L-2 and should be somewhere around Muncie.

[jmvolpp]

N44305 is coming up on its first 4 year anniversary of the infamous wing strut inspection AD and I'd prefer to have the clusters, attach fittings, and distal strut ends examined by X-ray without removing the struts from the aircraft. IDM at KIND, which inspected the struts initially, is no longer there. Is anyone aware of a facility in Indiana or adjoining states that does this type of testing? Wag Aero reseal is my next preference, but I still like the idea of a regular X-ray look-see at the whole shebang.

Mike V.