Hi Kirk, Yep, I am quite familiar with what you are trying to achieve . relating to 2 H36's I am working with. Both are the early ones supplied to the Thai Air Force who had no thoughts about certified type certificates and what they mean. The latest one I am working on (EX Australian VH-GNW) the rod ends were replaced thru holes thru the bottom skin. Which also cut effectively the lower structural roving longerons.
A question or 2 * Can u send a picture of the damaged strap ? * Confirm the rod ends are High Tensile. Can be identified by a x on the threaded end. * Drilling holes is not a biggie, but u do need to know where the rovings actually are to avoid damaging them. I can send u a pic of where we drilled the hole foe the rear one . the front one is covered by carpet but will try and identify where to cut for you. Once installed they are safety wired from the inside I do have a couple of drawings of that area which I can send . H36 820.113.00.001.0 shows the installation of the steel rod that the rod ends attach to and how they are attached to the airframe . quite interesting. From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Kirk Amos Sent: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 10:58 am To: [email protected] Subject: [DOG mailing list] Dimona H36 landing gear strap bolts Hi, I have a H36 Dimona which has a damaged landing gear support strap bolt that needs replacement. Has anyone completed this task ? Photos and details of the work required to access the rod ends would be much Appreciated. I understand that I need to cut holes, from the cockpit but unsure of best size and location. Also the details of the replacement rod ends that were used. Thanks Kirk
