Thanks guys. Awesome rapid response :) Has anyone got some more pictures of the cut outs th
From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nils Beck Sent: Saturday, 7 April 2018 5:39 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [DOG mailing list] procedure for replacement of undercarriage eye bolts Some illustration attached... :-) Nils On 07.04.2018 11:29, Nils Beck wrote: 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
