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hgmckay

Joined: 23 May 2006
Posts: 397

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:50 pm Post subject: Allegro 2000 Wheel Pants

The outside attaching bolts on one of my wheel pants came loose with out my  knowledge and upon landing at a turf runway the vibration allowed the wheel pant  to come in contact with the tire and as a result it ripped the fiberglass wheel  pant off the aluminum bracket. I now have to decide if it is worth fixing, ( 2  photos attached) or if I can find another set of Allegro wheel pants here in the  states, try to see if the wheel pants offered by Aircraft spruce will fit, or  just forget the idea of having wheel pants. I am at a turf field, so wheel pants  take a beating anyway.  Any way, short of trying to get a set or just one  from Fantasy Air (which may be impossible now) anyone out there have extra wheel  pants for an Allegro 2000? Suggestions?

  

  

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 Hugh G.  McKay III, P.E.

Senior Consultant

Worldwide Engineering Inc.

4090 North  NC Hwy. 16

Denver, NC 28037



Ph. 704-661-8271

Fax  704-483-5466

email  hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net

http://www.wwegeo.com

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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:39 am Post subject: Allegro 2000 Wheel Pants

Hugh,

  

 Personally I think I'd take it to a fiberglass repair shop.  Of course you'd want a firm quote first.  I've seen a huge price range in my area between different shops.

  

 If you could find an actual Allegro wheel pant to purchase that'd be even easier, but good luck with that.  It'd at least be worth calling B Bar D to see if they have one to sell you.  (I've been waiting a year for a wing-tip light cover)

  

 The Aircraft Spruce route may be more work than you really want, unless the wheel pant is nearly identical.  Most likely you'd have to buy two (so they match) then do a lot of trimming and fitting on two pants, instead of just getting one repaired. And they'd both need painting.

  

 One other possibility is if Thom Riddle still has the wheel pants that were on the Rans S6S I traded him for my Allegro.  (The S6S is no longer, but the wheel pants might be sitting somewhere).  Thom?

  

 Good Luck Hugh.

  

 Brad Kramer

 N221FA

 Bismarck ND

  

  

  

  

  

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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 6:10 am Post subject: Allegro 2000 Wheel Pants

Hugh, B bar D has  taken over as the Fantasy Air manufacturer in North Carolina.  They have  many parts now for both Allegro 2000 & 2007, including the wing tip  covers.  I'd look at both options on your pants.

  

 Doug's phone is Work  919-775-2224  Cell 336-202-1585

  

 I make it part of my  pre-flight inspection to check the outside wing pant bolt & shake the pant  as my bolt did loosen up once.

  

 My current project  is working with Mikrotechna who made the original ASI & stall warning system  to figure out how to analyze & adjust all 3 components, ASI, pressure  switch, & sounding board.  I'll keep you posted.

  

 Jerry

 N44456

 West Houston Airport  (KIWS)

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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:24 am Post subject: Allegro 2000 Wheel Pants

Hugh;

     I have learned that Allegro LSA has perhaps more than a few sets of     wheel pants.  If you haven't already contacted Doug, and you're     still in need, try calling him or ask for Ross.   I have no idea how     and whether they can or will sell them.  I'm also informed that the     same pants have been used since day one, and they are getting ready     to make new ones, apparently from the original molds.

     

     Jeff Kraudelt

     Sandhills Avionics

     Carthage North Carolina

     SandhillsAvionics.com

     

     On 3/22/2011 10:46 PM, Hugh McKay wrote:     [quote]                           The outside attaching bolts on one of my wheel pants came             loose with out my knowledge and upon landing at a turf             runway the vibration allowed the wheel pant to come in             contact with the tire and as a result it ripped the             fiberglass wheel pant off the aluminum bracket. I now have             to decide if it is worth fixing, ( 2 photos attached) or if             I can find another set of Allegro wheel pants here in the             states, try to see if the wheel pants offered by Aircraft             spruce will fit, or just forget the idea of having wheel             pants. I am at a turf field, so wheel pants take a beating             anyway.  Any way, short of trying to get a set or just one             from Fantasy Air (which may be impossible now) anyone out             there have extra wheel pants for an Allegro 2000?             Suggestions?

            

           Hugh G. McKay III, P.E.

             Senior Consultant

             Worldwide Engineering Inc.

             4090 North NC Hwy. 16

             Denver, NC 28037

             

             Ph. 704-661-8271

             Fax 704-483-5466

             email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net (hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net)

             http://www.wwegeo.com

         

       

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hgmckay

Joined: 23 May 2006
Posts: 397

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:44 am Post subject: Allegro 2000 Wheel Pants

Jeff, 

 I just called Allegro LSA (Doug Hempsted and Company) and spoke to Ross.  They do have some in stock and I have ordered one (the left main). I did not ask  him if they were used or new. What do you mean the pants “have been used since  day one”? By the way, do you hanger an Allegro 2000 at Gilliam-McConnell? We  drop in at the Pik-in-Pig on Saturdays every now and then, and I noticed an  Allegro 2000 in a hanger across the runway from the restaurant. Thanks for the  info.

  

 Hugh G.  McKay III, P.E.

Senior Consultant

Worldwide Engineering Inc.

4090 North  NC Hwy. 16

Denver, NC 28037



Ph. 704-661-8271

Fax  704-483-5466

email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net

http://www.wwegeo.com

    

  From: Jeff (Matronics(at)PlaneWerks.com) 

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 Hugh;

I  have learned that Allegro LSA has perhaps more than a few sets of wheel  pants.  If you haven't already contacted Doug, and you're still in need,  try calling him or ask for Ross.   I have no idea how and whether they  can or will sell them.  I'm also informed that the same pants have been  used since day one, and they are getting ready to make new ones, apparently from  the original molds.



Jeff Kraudelt

Sandhills Avionics

Carthage North  Carolina

SandhillsAvionics.com



On 3/22/2011 10:46 PM, Hugh McKay  wrote:  [quote]         The outside attaching bolts on one of my wheel pants came loose with out    my knowledge and upon landing at a turf runway the vibration allowed the wheel    pant to come in contact with the tire and as a result it ripped the fiberglass    wheel pant off the aluminum bracket. I now have to decide if it is worth    fixing, ( 2 photos attached) or if I can find another set of Allegro wheel    pants here in the states, try to see if the wheel pants offered by Aircraft    spruce will fit, or just forget the idea of having wheel pants. I am at a turf    field, so wheel pants take a beating anyway.  Any way, short of trying to    get a set or just one from Fantasy Air (which may be impossible now) anyone    out there have extra wheel pants for an Allegro 2000? Suggestions?

    

   Hugh    G. McKay III, P.E.

Senior Consultant

Worldwide Engineering Inc.

4090    North NC Hwy. 16

Denver, NC 28037



Ph. 704-661-8271

Fax    704-483-5466

email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net (hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net)

http://www.wwegeo.com





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