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Jerry Sprayberry

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 15
Location: Summerville, GA

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 3:27 pm Post subject: Bungees

I think 500 Hours is the recommended time to replace the bungees. However, 

that is part of the safety feature that Ted Smith designed into the 

Commander, it helps that little bottle of air overlock the gear in a Hyd. 

loss situation.  I think I would go with the Annual replacement and 

Cloudcraft's procedure of repositioning them a few inches periodically.



Jerry S.

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Jerry Sprayberry

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 15
Location: Summerville, GA

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 3:38 pm Post subject: Bungees

To all:



The following Link is the Manufacturer of the Bungees.



http://www.sbcindustries.com/



Jerry S.

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akucheck(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:43 pm Post subject: Bungees

My shop manual says:



"Bungees must be maintained in good condition and replaced every six months.

Rings that have frayed housings or have been in contact with rubber

deteriorating solvents or oils must be replaced."



That said, at six months here in Southern California their condition has

justified replacement; we always do it at annual.



ak



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dltafolk(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 10:06 pm Post subject: Bungees

6 months to a year,

   I look at where they live...then act accordingly!   And I just bought my 500A but ordered new bungees to be ready...from www.sacskyranch.com 

   

  Craig 1260B



Alan Kucheck <akucheck(at)gmail.com> wrote:

  



My shop manual says:



"Bungees must be maintained in good condition and replaced every six months.

Rings that have frayed housings or have been in contact with rubber

deteriorating solvents or oils must be replaced."



That said, at six months here in Southern California their condition has

justified replacement; we always do it at annual.



ak



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tfisher(at)commandergroup
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Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 10:43 pm Post subject: Bungees

There you have it "6 months" as per the shop manual.

That is what the insurance company would look at when the wheel doesn't

rotate for landing.

I am sort of amazed that we were all over the map with reference to

mandatory time interval of service.

Tom F.



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moe(at)rosspistons.com
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Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:12 am Post subject: Bungees

Jerry,



Thanks much for that.



Do Not Archive.



Moe

N680RR

680F(p)

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amg(at)nc.rr.com
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Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 5:37 pm Post subject: Bungees

Does the straight  500 have the same requirements for bungees as the 

later models?? ( Since the wheels do'nt rotate)

Roland



Tom Fisher wrote:



[quote]



There you have it "6 months" as per the shop manual.

That is what the insurance company would look at when the wheel doesn't

rotate for landing.

I am sort of amazed that we were all over the map with reference to

mandatory time interval of service.

Tom F.



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BillLeff1(at)aol.com
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 10:09 pm Post subject: Bungees

There is no requirement! On Condition is correct but, 24 mo should be max.  

It will be different depending on the climate or if the aircraft is kept in a  

hangar or tied outside. Do they regularly get oil or hydraulic fluid on  them?

 

Bottom Line: If they don't look good, replace  them!!!

 

It is cheap insurance

 

Bill Leff

BillLeff1(at)aol.com
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 10:32 pm Post subject: Bungees

Which shop manual says that? It would be a great reference.

 

In the most recent 150 hour program for the 690 series it says "Down  Lock 

Bungee- Inspect for fraying and deterioration. Squeeze the bungee with  thumb 

and forefinger, if contact can be made, replace bungee."  No calendar  time is 

specified.

 

That is the most recent revision dated August 9,2002.

 

Bill Leff

akucheck(at)gmail.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 11:00 pm Post subject: Bungees

The manual I quoted from is my 500A Maintenance manual. Dates are:

Reissued: April 2, 1962

Changed: November 7, 1980



Alan



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rcdettmer(at)charter.net
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 6:33 am Post subject: Bungees

FYI - I have the same notation in my Model 680F Maintenance Manual, revised

April15, 1977.  The notation is highlighted under a box that says "caution",

in the section on the "Main Landing Gear".



Randy Dettmer

680F / N6253X



Dettmer Architecture

805 541 4864 / Fax 805 541 4865

www.dettmerarchitecture.com



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YOURTCFG(at)aol.com
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 9:54 am Post subject: Bungees

In a message dated 2/16/2006 10:33:32 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  

BillLeff1(at)aol.com writes:



No  calendar  time is 

specified.



Thanks Bill.  jb

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