JerzyGeorge Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 Could someone point me to right direction , how to support aircraft with front suspension removed. I have not built it so my knowledge is limited do not want to make any mistakes Thanks
rick morawski Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 Could someone point me to right direction , how to support aircraft with front suspension removed.I have not built it so my knowledge is limited do not want to make any mistakes Thanks Hi Jerzy When working on the nosegear of the Sav I just use a saw horse (saw stool, trestle??) high enough to get the tyre off the ground and with a block on it with cut outs for the angles and omega. The idea is to only support along the firewall bottom and not on the other bits. make sure to securely chock the main gear so it can't move off the trestle. That's how I do it anyway, good luck. Rick
JerzyGeorge Posted March 22, 2014 Author Posted March 22, 2014 Thank you very much Rick for the idea , I was thinking about this , someone suggested weight attached to the tail , but not sure about the stress on the fuselage. My problem is suspicious noise from the front gear`while taxing . I decided to have a good look to make sure that there is no problem there.
Kyle Communications Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 You should be able to raise the nose of your Sav and rest it on its tail if it is balanced correctly when it is fully assembled. Even with the motor and everything ready to fly. Mine has just spent a couple of months like that while getting repaired and I had to put a new front floor and nose wheel in it
Ultralights Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 i have to do the same in the next week or so, replace the bungee on the nose gear, its almost 1000 hrs old, still in pretty good condition, but would rather replace it anyway. mine sits on its tail esily as well, but i do put supports under the firewall just to be safe. as for actually removing and replacing the bungee, im not so sure yet myself.
Kyle Communications Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 John Gilpin designed a bungee remover/installer a few years ago for the Sav...I borrowed it from him and copied it and made 2 of them. They were designed for the older ones engine mounts my mount on the XL is a little different but I managed to get it to work no problem. Makes changing the bungee a easy exercise with the engine in place. I left it in the hangar I will get it and take a few pics for you its easy to make if you can weld. You just need some 19mm square steel tube and some 19mm x 3 mm steel strip Mark
JerzyGeorge Posted March 23, 2014 Author Posted March 23, 2014 Thank you Guys I am impressed with the quality of the information. I found this website yesterday and it is good to listein to others. George 1
kaz3g Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 Could someone point me to right direction , how to support aircraft with front suspension removed.I have not built it so my knowledge is limited do not want to make any mistakes Thanks Hi JerzeyG I'm glad you are getting some good advice but, mate....TW are forever! Kaz 1
Kyle Communications Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 Jerzy is it a older VG version you have bought and where are you flying her?
Ultralights Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 mines an older model with the old bed type engine mount. pictures or plans would be awesome for the bungee changer.. or how much to buy one from you?? as unfortunately i dont have easy access to welding facilities, but if it could be bolted together, then i can make one.
Kyle Communications Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 I will call into the hangar tomorrow on the way home and get it..will take some pics to show you...can send it down to you to use if you want
JerzyGeorge Posted March 23, 2014 Author Posted March 23, 2014 I believe it was born in 2009 reg. 52-97 . It has got 340 hrs on the clock and I am very happy with it . I am still learning about bits and pieces , recently refitted spill trays under carburators and replaced radiator rubber couplings. Once I figure out how to attached photos I will . Regards George
Savannah62 Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 John Gilpin designed a bungee remover/installer a few years ago for the Sav...I borrowed it from him and copied it and made 2 of them. They were designed for the older ones engine mounts my mount on the XL is a little different but I managed to get it to work no problem. Makes changing the bungee a easy exercise with the engine in place. I left it in the hangar I will get it and take a few pics for you its easy to make if you can weld. You just need some 19mm square steel tube and some 19mm x 3 mm steel stripMark HI, I am replacing the bungee on my savannah and would like to know if you could send some picture of the bungee remover please? Any assistance is greatly appreciated. No need to remove, just need an easy way to fit a new one.
Savannah62 Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 HI, I am replacing the bungee on my savannah and would like to know if you could send some pictures of the bungee remover please? Any assistance is greatly appreciated. No need to remove old one, just need an easy way to fit a new one.
Kyle Communications Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 I have mine sitting at home but will not be back until next weekend then I can take some pics and measurements for you...The classic has a different mount..the ones I made copies of were for the classic mount or bed mount my XL with the ring mount needs a different end on it..I have used it to remove and replace my bungee it made it very simple and easy I just need to get around to modifying mine 1
Savannah62 Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 I have mine sitting at home but will not be back until next weekend then I can take some pics and measurements for you...The classic has a different mount..the ones I made copies of were for the classic mount or bed mount my XL with the ring mount needs a different end on it..I have used it to remove and replace my bungee it made it very simple and easy I just need to get around to modifying mine Sounds good. Thanks
rick morawski Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 An easy way to replace a bungee I have done a few times is to install new bungee in position and tie a loop of wire around the loose end, then with a short piece of pipe and an assistant on the other end end of the pipe you lift the bungee to its final position on the nose leg. Works easy and no special devices needed, Mcguiver style. Hope you understand that description. Cheers Rick 1
Savannah62 Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 Do you know if the bungee comes as a complete circle or do you put it on and then join it. Where do you get another one from? Sorry this is the first time this has happened?
kaz3g Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 My bungees are circles and they take a fair bit of persuasion to stretch them over the keeper without pinching. My LAME had a neat tool made up that you use with a car jack to stretch it until it can be levered across onto the keeper. Lot of energy in one of those things so don't stand over it while the job is in progress. Kaz
Kyle Communications Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 They come as a circle...you can not fit them by hand they are too strong. Reg Brost at Aerokits has them in stock
rankamateur Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 They come as a circle...you can not fit them by hand they are too strong Where would you buy one Mark?
Kyle Communications Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 I edited my post when I reread his question Mr Quickdraw Magraw and posted it as you typed your msg
Kyle Communications Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 I am on holidays Steve I am a bit slow tonight....not relaxing bloody working at the farm
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