John,
When you get the information, I would be interested in being included in
that "small batch" of devices you have produced. Bungees are a pain.
Sorry we missed you at T-Top.
Jeff - N55XS
98+ hours
TELEDYNMCS@aol.com wrote:
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>Greetings all,
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>Some time back there was a discussion about replacing the nose gear bungee
>with extension springs. I've searched the archive, but couldn't find any info.
>
>Someone graciously sent me pictures and a .pdf file showing a drawing of the
>spring they had made, along with all the particulars, i.e., dimensions, spring
>constant, etc. I think I've found a company here in Tennessee that will make
>these in small batches for a reasonable cost and it seems like an excellent
>alternative to the bungee system, IMHO. The only problem is the notation on the
>diagram is in Dutch (I think) and I need a translation so that I can forward
>the info onto the manufacturer. The name of the manufacturer on the .pdf file
I
>was sent is "Alcomex" and their address appears to be in Holland. For some
>reason I saved the file, but not the contact info of the sender. If anybody
>recalls this exchange or can point to it in the archive, please help refresh my
>feeble brain!
>
>Regards,
>
>John Lawton
>Dunlap, TN
>A-245 (Working through an ever shrinking punch list while I await the
>delivery of my prop and spinner)
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