Nose gear forks are forged not cast ,castings do not have grain
structure(like wood) forgings do and are therefore stronger Glenn Putnam
On Aug 22, 2010, at 6:30 PM, Greg wrote:
> Question for our certificated mechanics: Would it be "likely
> doable" (in your professional estimation) for a prewar Ercoupe owner
> to invoke the "owner supplied parts" and have double forks (they are
> symmetrical) cast that would accept 5.00 x 6 Cleveland wheels and
> brakes as were installed as main gear on some Cessnas for field
> approval by 337?
>
> Regards,
>
> William R. Bayne
Try AC 23-27. I 'spect you'll need to get a DER involved, and have
an accommodating FSDO.
Greg
