HIRSCHMANN rod ends are available from http://www.rrfisher.com.au/products/transmission-equipment/rod-ends-&-spherical-bearings/ They also have a NZ office We will need 4 soon so maybe we could get a better deal if we buy together. Rob
regards Rob Rob Thompson 0429 493 828 (Please note that my new email address is [email protected]) On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 12:31 PM, Ric Sutton <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks guys. > > Awesome rapid response J > > Has anyone got some more pictures of the cut outs th > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected] > <[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *Nils Beck > *Sent:* Saturday, 7 April 2018 5:39 PM > *To:* [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 >
