We did this a couple of years ago. You have to cut some openings in the
floor pan, replace the rod ends and then close the cutouts by hand
lay-up (so you have to cut it open again the next time again...).
There is a kind of bulkhead where these rod ends are bolted on, it's all
straightforward once you have have openend the floor pan. I would keep
the holes as small as possible, you can always make them larger if you
don't have sufficient acces.
For replacement, we used high-quality automotive parts, something like
this: https://www.isa-racing.com/detail/index/sArticle/6551/sCategory/970.
While you're at it, check the hoop brackets, which hold the landing
gear, for cracks - sandblasting and re-painting may be a good idea.
Cheers
Nils
On 07.04.2018 09:52, Ric Sutton wrote:
Hi guys
Does anyone have a procedure for the replacement of undercarriage eye
bolts, specifically the front ones. Is there an official factory
procedure given that this is a requirement of the 3000 hour life
extension survey?
Mine are bent and worn after some 1750 landings (my guess is that some
may not have been smooth).
Cheers
Richard
