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Tommy Walker

Joined: 12 Jan 2006
Posts: 442
Location: Anniston, AL 36207

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:46 pm Post subject: Ye Olde Nose Geare Strute

Listers,



I drilled the strut bottom plate on my 701 Nose Gear.  I clamped the Fork and Fork Doubler to the plate and sat the parts down to get my drill ready to drill through the pilot holes.  I noticed that the strut seemed to be listing to one side (I was not in the Navy, but like that word "listing").



I got my square out and placed it flat against the bottom plate.  When I pulled it up to the strut, there appears to be at 10-12 mm difference between the bottom and the top.  In other words, it looks like the strut is not welded flat against the bottom plate.



Has anyone else had this to happen?  Is it out of tolerance?  It seems to me that if it is left in this condition, then tire will set at an angle.



I sent the picture to Nick at ZAC, but havent heard back yet.



Thanks for any/all replies.  I'm attaching a picture.

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Tommy Walker
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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 4:28 pm Post subject: Ye Olde Nose Geare Strute

Sadly the list software discards attachments. The three solutions I know of

are:



1. Post the picture on some web page and send a link to it.

2. Contribute the picture to the Matronics photo-share page for this list

3. Send the picture directly to anyone who expresses interest.



-- Craig



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mike.sinclair(at)ATT.NET
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 4:44 pm Post subject: Ye Olde Nose Geare Strute

Click on the link at the bottom of the message, right under where it says

attachments. Takes you right to the picture.



Do Not Archive



Craig Payne wrote:



[quote] 



 Sadly the list software discards attachments. The three solutions I know of

 are:



 1. Post the picture on some web page and send a link to it.

 2. Contribute the picture to the Matronics photo-share page for this list

 3. Send the picture directly to anyone who expresses interest.



 -- Craig



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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:00 pm Post subject: Ye Olde Nose Geare Strute

Learn something everyday! Was this part of the list software or has this

feature always existed?



I like the aircraft prototype leaning against the window glass.



-- Craig 



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mike.sinclair(at)ATT.NET
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:26 pm Post subject: Ye Olde Nose Geare Strute

Maybe Matt (or someone else) can clarify how this works. I just seen the link

and tried it, and it worked! Think I've seen similar on a couple of other list

postings recently. Whatever, I like the feature. And I noticed the prototype

first thing also.



Mike

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Craig Payne wrote:



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 Learn something everyday! Was this part of the list software or has this

 feature always existed?



 I like the aircraft prototype leaning against the window glass.



 -- Craig

Larry McFarland

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 36
Location: East Moline, Illinois

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:36 pm Post subject: Ye Olde Nose Geare Strute

Tommy,

You're right, you need to fix it or it will "list" a bit and never look 

right as well.  You might even have a one-sided torque on touchdown.

It would appear that you need to saw off the plate, place the top end in 

a lathe and the other near-end in a steady rest and re cut the end face

of the tube to square it.  I can't imagine any other way to square one 

end as perfectly.  Presume the tube was cut on a saw or the jig was

not square when tacked.  Lots of ways to not get this right.  Not too 

hard to fix after cutting it apart and then squaring it off with

a square placed against the side and across the end to check progress 

correcting it.  Care in welding a new plate square is even more

important.in all three axis.   If they are willing to replace it for 

you  with a "good one" that might be your easiest course of action.

But don't accept the idea of shimming it to square.

Good luck,



Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com



Tommy Walker wrote:



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Listers,



I drilled the strut bottom plate on my 701 Nose Gear.  I clamped the Fork and Fork Doubler to the plate and sat the parts down to get my drill ready to drill through the pilot holes.  I noticed that the strut seemed to be listing to one side (I was not in the Navy, but like that word "listing").



I got my square out and placed it flat against the bottom plate.  When I pulled it up to the strut, there appears to be at 10-12 mm difference between the bottom and the top.  In other words, it looks like the strut is not welded flat against the bottom plate.



Has anyone else had this to happen?  Is it out of tolerance?  It seems to me that if it is left in this condition, then tire will set at an angle.



I sent the picture to Nick at ZAC, but havent heard back yet.



Thanks for any/all replies.  I'm attaching a picture.



--------

Tommy Walker





Read this topic online here:



http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=11140#11140





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http://forums.matronics.com//files/ngstrut_427.jpg

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Tommy Walker

Joined: 12 Jan 2006
Posts: 442
Location: Anniston, AL 36207

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 6:55 pm Post subject: Re: Ye Olde Nose Geare Strute

Mike and Craig,



I think this has just come about with the new Forums BBS.  Have you joined it?



http://forums.matronics.com/



Tommy Walker in Alabama

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 	  mike.sinclair(at)ATT.NET wrote: 	
		  Maybe Matt (or someone else) can clarify how this works. I just seen the link

and tried it, and it worked! Think I've seen similar on a couple of other list

postings recently. Whatever, I like the feature. And I noticed the prototype

first thing also.



Mike

Do Not Archive



Craig Payne wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   



 Learn something everyday! Was this part of the list software or has this

 feature always existed?



 I like the aircraft prototype leaning against the window glass.



 -- Craig

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Tommy Walker
N25A - Anniston, AL

NYTerminat(at)aol.com
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:30 pm Post subject: Ye Olde Nose Geare Strute

Tommy



I never checked mine but that sure doesn't look right.



Bob Spudis



N701ZX

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In a message dated 2/9/2006 6:49:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, 

twalker(at)cableone.net writes:




Listers,



I drilled the strut bottom plate on my 701 Nose Gear.  I clamped the Fork and 

Fork Doubler to the plate and sat the parts down to get my drill ready to 

drill through the pilot holes.  I noticed that the strut seemed to be listing to 

one side (I was not in the Navy, but like that word "listing").



I got my square out and placed it flat against the bottom plate.  When I 

pulled it up to the strut, there appears to be at 10-12 mm difference between the 

bottom and the top.  In other words, it looks like the strut is not welded 

flat against the bottom plate.

doug kandle

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 33
Location: Boise ID

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:44 pm Post subject: Ye Olde Nose Geare Strute

I just went downstairs and checked my gear.  Mine is square.



I'm sure ZAC will replace it.



At 04:46 PM 2/9/2006, you wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		  



Listers,



I drilled the strut bottom plate on my 701 Nose Gear.  I clamped the 

Fork and Fork Doubler to the plate and sat the parts down to get my 

drill ready to drill through the pilot holes.  I noticed that the 

strut seemed to be listing to one side (I was not in the Navy, but 

like that word "listing").



I got my square out and placed it flat against the bottom 

plate.  When I pulled it up to the strut, there appears to be at 

10-12 mm difference between the bottom and the top.  In other words, 

it looks like the strut is not welded flat against the bottom plate.



Has anyone else had this to happen?  Is it out of tolerance?  It 

seems to me that if it is left in this condition, then tire will set 

at an angle.



I sent the picture to Nick at ZAC, but havent heard back yet.



Thanks for any/all replies.  I'm attaching a picture.



--------

Tommy Walker





Read this topic online here:



http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=11140#11140





Attachments:



http://forums.matronics.com//files/ngstrut_427.jpg

ggower_99(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:02 pm Post subject: Ye Olde Nose Geare Strute

Neither me,  in this flying time (35 hrs)  never noted anything,  just for curiosity I will check it saturday...  Probably not,  flys great and no time to make "repairs" now 

   

  Now that you mention it,  I also kind of noted the engine mount not straight, came twisted to one side,  but flys great so I left it as is     

   

  Saludos

  Gary Gower

                        Couldnt resist...  DO NOT ARCHIVE.



NYTerminat(at)aol.com wrote:

  



Tommy



I never checked mine but that sure doesn't look right.



Bob Spudis



N701ZX

do not archive



In a message dated 2/9/2006 6:49:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, 

twalker(at)cableone.net writes:




Listers,



I drilled the strut bottom plate on my 701 Nose Gear. I clamped the Fork and 

Fork Doubler to the plate and sat the parts down to get my drill ready to 

drill through the pilot holes. I noticed that the strut seemed to be listing to 

one side (I was not in the Navy, but like that word "listing").



I got my square out and placed it flat against the bottom plate. When I 

pulled it up to the strut, there appears to be at 10-12 mm difference between the 

bottom and the top. In other words, it looks like the strut is not welded 

flat against the bottom plate.



		

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steveadams

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 191

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:13 am Post subject: Re: Ye Olde Nose Geare Strute

I wouldn't accept it, nor would I agree to fix it myself. ZAC should replace it or fix it for you.

ggower_99(at)yahoo.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:40 am Post subject: Ye Olde Nose Geare Strute

I am sure there will be no problem at all for ZAC to replace (or repair) that nose gear.  

   

  They do sometimes (just for service), send parts WE as builders damage and they send it even in some cases free of charge!     

   

  Just ask them for instrucctions and you will recieve the part very soon.

   

  Given their shop size.  They give Better service than we can spect,  same from Chez...  

   

  Yes, First hand experience.



  Saludos

  Gary Gower.

  701 912S  

  Flying from Chapala, Mexico.

  

steveadams <dr_steve_adams(at)yahoo.com> wrote:

  



I wouldn't accept it, nor would I agree to fix it myself. ZAC should replace it or fix it for you.





Read this topic online here:



http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=11212#11212

		

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