Re: F24R Jacking Points

[Bill]

'Can anyone inform me of the proper jacking points for my Fairchild 24W40 (with 200 hp Ranger)? I'd like to perform hydr strut maintenance, and while I'm at it wheel bearing replacement.

Also, is strut oil filled/measured at full extension, or under at-rest normal compression?

Unassociated question - non-ethanol auto fuel is not available for my low compression/low octane Ranger 200 hp. Since I'm forced to burn 100LL exclusively, higher compression seems in order. Has anyone experience with this mod? 374?

Happy New Year,
Bill C.'

[danMichael]

'Bill:

> Can anyone inform me of the proper jacking points for my Fairchild 24W40 (with 200 hp Ranger)? I'd like to perform hydr strut maintenance, and while I'm at it wheel bearing replacement.
>

When I needed to overhaul the struts, I lifted the front of the aircraft with nylon webbing fastened around the engine mount tubing right at the firewall. I did one side at a time and fastened the opposite wing strut to a floor weight via nylon webbing to ensure stability.

If you just need to access the wheel bearing, you can insert a heavy pipe or rod into the hollow axle from the inside (once any wheel pants are removed) to use as a jack point.

Good luck,

:Dan
:NC81323

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[William Creighton]

'Thanks, Dan.
Happy New Year,
Bill C.



To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
From: f24r@mindspring.com
Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 23:06:47 -0600
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] F24R Jacking Points






Bill:

> Can anyone inform me of the proper jacking points for my Fairchild 24W40 (with 200 hp Ranger)? I'd like to perform hydr strut maintenance, and while I'm at it wheel bearing replacement.
>

When I needed to overhaul the struts, I lifted the front of the aircraft with nylon webbing fastened around the engine mount tubing right at the firewall. I did one side at a time and fastened the opposite wing strut to a floor weight via nylon webbing to ensure stability.

If you just need to access the wheel bearing, you can insert a heavy pipe or rod into the hollow axle from the inside (once any wheel pants are removed) to use as a jack point.

Good luck,

:Dan
:NC81323

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[Patricia Banks]

'Hi Bill,
 
Not long ago I went through the process of removing my gear legs to replace the bushings and sto ervice the struts. The manuals show a jacking point near the gear attach piont but I did not find anything to jack against that I was comfortable with. My strut fairings were not installed so I was able to use an engine hoist and strap to lift each side of the AC from the wing strut attach point. I made a simple support post (braced 4X4) to put under the strut intersection to support the AC while doing the work. Don't trust the hoist to hold the AC up for any length of time. I have some photos if your interested. There may be a better way but this got the job done. 
 
Matt
F24W46
N4263S

--- On Tue, 1/4/11, William Creighton wrote:


From: William Creighton
Subject: RE: [fairchildclub] F24R Jacking Points
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, January 4, 2011, 8:59 AM



Thanks, Dan.
Happy New Year,
Bill C.



To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
From: f24r@mindspring.com
Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 23:06:47 -0600
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] F24R Jacking Points


 



Bill:

> Can anyone inform me of the proper jacking points for my Fairchild 24W40 (with 200 hp Ranger)? I'd like to perform hydr strut maintenance, and while I'm at it wheel bearing replacement.
>

When I needed to overhaul the struts, I lifted the front of the aircraft with nylon webbing fastened around the engine mount tubing right at the firewall. I did one side at a time and fastened the opposite wing strut to a floor weight via nylon webbing to ensure stability.

If you just need to access the wheel bearing, you can insert a heavy pipe or rod into the hollow axle from the inside (once any wheel pants are removed) to use as a jack point.

Good luck,

:Dan
:NC81323

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[William Creighton]

'Matt,

I'd like to learn from your photos. Alternative e-mail address is usma76@hotmail.com

Best regards,
Bill C.



To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
From: flyingbanks@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 11:11:26 -0800
Subject: RE: [fairchildclub] F24R Jacking Points






Hi Bill,

Not long ago I went through the process of removing my gear legs to replace the bushings and sto ervice the struts. The manuals show a jacking point near the gear attach piont but I did not find anything to jack against that I was comfortable with. My strut fairings were not installed so I was able to use an engine hoist and strap to lift each side of the AC from the wing strut attach point. I made a simple support post (braced 4X4) to put under the strut intersection to support the AC while doing the work. Don't trust the hoist to hold the AC up for any length of time. I have some photos if your interested. There may be a better way but this got the job done.

Matt
F24W46
N4263S

--- On Tue, 1/4/11, William Creighton wrote:

From: William Creighton
Subject: RE: [fairchildclub] F24R Jacking Points
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, January 4, 2011, 8:59 AM

Thanks, Dan.
Happy New Year,
Bill C.

To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
From: f24r@mindspring.com
Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 23:06:47 -0600
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] F24R Jacking Points



Bill:

> Can anyone inform me of the proper jacking points for my Fairchild 24W40 (with 200 hp Ranger)? I'd like to perform hydr strut maintenance, and while I'm at it wheel bearing replacement.
>

When I needed to overhaul the struts, I lifted the front of the aircraft with nylon webbing fastened around the engine mount tubing right at the firewall. I did one side at a time and fastened the opposite wing strut to a floor weight via nylon webbing to ensure stability.

If you just need to access the wheel bearing, you can insert a heavy pipe or rod into the hollow axle from the inside (once any wheel pants are removed) to use as a jack point.

Good luck,

:Dan
:NC81323

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[jhed9253@aol.com]

'Good information. I am sure many would like to see your photos.
Jan Hedberg

NC81265





-----Original Message-----
From: Patricia Banks
To: fairchildclub
Sent: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 8:58 am
Subject: RE: [fairchildclub] F24R Jacking Points





Hi Bill,

Not long ago I went through the process of removing my gear legs to replace the bushings and sto ervice the struts. The manuals show a jacking point near the gear attach piont but I did not find anything to jack against that I was comfortable with. My strut fairings were not installed so I was able to use an engine hoist and strap to lift each side of the AC from the wing strut attach point. I made a simple support post (braced 4X4) to put under the strut intersection to support the AC while doing the work. Don't trust the hoist to hold the AC up for any length of time. I have some photos if your interested. There may be a better way but this got the job done.

Matt
F24W46
N4263S

--- On Tue, 1/4/11, William Creighton wrote:

From: William Creighton
Subject: RE: [fairchildclub] F24R Jacking Points
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, January 4, 2011, 8:59 AM

Thanks, Dan.
Happy New Year,
Bill C.

To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
From: f24r@mindspring.com
Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 23:06:47 -0600
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] F24R Jacking Points



Bill:

> Can anyone inform me of the proper jacking points for my Fairchild 24W40 (with 200 hp Ranger)? I'd like to perform hydr strut maintenance, and while I'm at it wheel bearing replacement.
>

When I needed to overhaul the struts, I lifted the front of the aircraft with nylon webbing fastened around the engine mount tubing right at the firewall. I did one side at a time and fastened the opposite wing strut to a floor weight via nylon webbing to ensure stability.

If you just need to access the wheel bearing, you can insert a heavy pipe or rod into the hollow axle from the inside (once any wheel pants are removed) to use as a jack point.

Good luck,

:Dan
:NC81323

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