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Carl & Dot Pattinson
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 Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 2:24 am Post subject: Monowheel Hydraulic Dampers |
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Just been on the phone to the factory for a set of damper units for the undercarriage (current ones are shot).
Apparently current supplier no longer makes these and they have yet to find a replacement.
Is there a third party company (preferably in the UK) that would be able to supply a replacement.
The builders manual says that the dampers are an optional item but having flown with these fitted for the last 10 years we are reluctant to remove them - although in their present condition one might argue we may as well not have them anyway.
Any ideas/ opinions ???
Carl & Dot Pattinson
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nigel_graham(at)m-tecque.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 4:00 am Post subject: Monowheel Hydraulic Dampers |
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Carl,
I have just spoken with the manufacturer who confirms that they stopped
production of these units some time back and have no plans to produce
more. I did inquired about re-commissioning a batch to supply the
existing fleet (all of which are aging and will need these at some
point) but was assured that they have no plans re-start production. The
main reason for getting out of the market was the potential litigation
issues associated with "aviation", something that was not such an issue
twenty years ago when the first batches were produced.
If you succeed in sourcing an alternative shock manufacturer, It might
pay you to take an old unit to them and tell them it came off some
"machinery" as the moment the word "Aviation" is mentioned, the door
will close.
Good luck and keep us posted - I think a lot of owners of aging monos
will be watching this with keen interest.
Nigel
On 04/11/2013 10:24, Carl & Dot Pattinson wrote:
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Just been on the phone to the factory for a set of damper units for the undercarriage (current ones are shot).
Apparently current supplier no longer makes these and they have yet to find a replacement.
Is there a third party company (preferably in the UK) that would be able to supply a replacement.
The builders manual says that the dampers are an optional item but having flown with these fitted for the last 10 years we are reluctant to remove them - although in their present condition one might argue we may as well not have them anyway.
Any ideas/ opinions ???
Carl & Dot Pattinson
G-LABS
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Carl & Dot Pattinson
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| Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 8:02 am Post subject: Re: Monowheel Hydraulic Dampers |
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That doesen't look too promising.
I guess things will have to stay as they are for the time being. I was hoping to replace the dampers when I replaced the oilite bearings this week.
I will take the dimensions when I have the block out and keep a look out for something suitable.
I did take a quick look on Ebay and found a damper which appeared to have similar dimensions (from memory).
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suspa-Softline-Hydraulic-Damper-HD28-for-Caravan-Engine-Stearing-/360457096748?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item53eceace2c
I dont suppose anybody has a drawing of the damper with the dimensions ?
I guess it will be a matter of trial and error, not to mention getting LAA approval.
If I have any luck, I will let you know.
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ptag.dev(at)talktalk.net
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| Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 9:28 am Post subject: Monowheel Hydraulic Dampers |
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Hi! Carl,
On the contrary, your comment about the LAA may just be relevant since in my
opinion they should be able to bring pressure on the new owners (Swift
Aviation) of the Europa Company to research and secure suitable replacement
parts.
I have sold my redundant Mono Suspension parts since G-PTAG will now be
permanently fitted out as a trike , otherwise I would have volunteered you
an unused set. But of course you could do a trike conversion on your
aircraft !
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG.
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mike.davies210(at)gmail.c
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| Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:24 am Post subject: Monowheel Hydraulic Dampers |
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Hi Carl
I have a unused pair of dampers here in the UK. if you are interested pm me for any details to check they the correct ones.
Mike Davies G-MLXP (taildragger) On Nov 4, 2013 4:06 PM, "Carl & Dot Pattinson" <carl(at)flyers.freeserve.co.uk (carl(at)flyers.freeserve.co.uk)> wrote:[quote] --> Europa-List message posted by: "Carl & Dot Pattinson" <carl(at)flyers.freeserve.co.uk (carl(at)flyers.freeserve.co.uk)>
That doesen't look too promising.
I guess things will have to stay as they are for the time being. I was hoping to replace the dampers when I replaced the oilite bearings this week.
I will take the dimensions when I have the block out and keep a look out for something suitable.
I did take a quick look on Ebay and found a damper which appeared to have similar dimensions (from memory).
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suspa-Softline-Hydraulic-Damper-HD28-for-Caravan-Engine-Stearing-/360457096748?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item53eceace2c
I dont suppose anybody has a drawing of the damper with the dimensions ?
I guess it will be a matter of trial and error, not to mention getting LAA approval.
If I have any luck, I will let you know.
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