'Folks - I have just started stripping the rear lift struts prior to repainting and have come across a series of small rough holes (looks like they were for self tapping screws) towards the bottom of both struts - See photos in my album 'Frank Cox' - they are not equidistant from the bottom - 9 3/8" and 8 1/4" respectively.
My questions are these:
1 Has anybody seen these before?
2 What are they for (anchoring fairings perhaps?)
3 Would you consider the struts serviceable?
If they are not serviceable where would I find some serviceable ones or a supplier for the streamline tubing?
Any/all thoughts would be very much appreciated
Frank
UC61K Argus G-BCBL'
Re: F24 Rear lift struts
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Jamie Treat
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Re: F24 Rear lift struts
'Frank,
You will find them in many projects. The one in my shop had 60 plus holes from screws. I had them tig welded, sanded them down to smooth. Check with your IA to make sure his is ok with. As an IA, I have no problem, doing it for 25 years. Same for Stinson struts
Mech and Owners need to stop drilling holes in struts. Esp new struts. Use a band if you can. Otherwise, drill once, install a rivnut and machine screw.
I have attached a few photos, before and after. Just takes time to carefully sand. Stay out of the base metal.
JST
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Subject: [fairchildclub] F24 Rear lift struts
Folks - I have just started stripping the rear lift struts prior to repainting and have come across a series of small rough holes (looks like they were for self tapping screws) towards the bottom of both struts - See photos in my album 'Frank Cox' - they are not equidistant from the bottom - 9 3/8" and 8 1/4" respectively.
My questions are these:
1 Has anybody seen these before?
2 What are they for (anchoring fairings perhaps?)
3 Would you consider the struts serviceable?
If they are not serviceable where would I find some serviceable ones or a supplier for the streamline tubing?
Any/all thoughts would be very much appreciated
Frank
UC61K Argus G-BCBL
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You will find them in many projects. The one in my shop had 60 plus holes from screws. I had them tig welded, sanded them down to smooth. Check with your IA to make sure his is ok with. As an IA, I have no problem, doing it for 25 years. Same for Stinson struts
Mech and Owners need to stop drilling holes in struts. Esp new struts. Use a band if you can. Otherwise, drill once, install a rivnut and machine screw.
I have attached a few photos, before and after. Just takes time to carefully sand. Stay out of the base metal.
JST
From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 8:31 AM
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [fairchildclub] F24 Rear lift struts
Folks - I have just started stripping the rear lift struts prior to repainting and have come across a series of small rough holes (looks like they were for self tapping screws) towards the bottom of both struts - See photos in my album 'Frank Cox' - they are not equidistant from the bottom - 9 3/8" and 8 1/4" respectively.
My questions are these:
1 Has anybody seen these before?
2 What are they for (anchoring fairings perhaps?)
3 Would you consider the struts serviceable?
If they are not serviceable where would I find some serviceable ones or a supplier for the streamline tubing?
Any/all thoughts would be very much appreciated
Frank
UC61K Argus G-BCBL
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rangerrobertmn
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Re: F24 Rear lift struts
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Frank,
I think that there are SOME holes on ALL the 24s. I believe that they held a 'screen door bracket' type of door catch, to hold the doors open. I agree with Jamie on welding them shut. You don't even have to grind the welds down very much, cause they are not visible.
Bob Waldron1939 Fairchild 24 KWebster, MN U.S.A.'
Frank,
I think that there are SOME holes on ALL the 24s. I believe that they held a 'screen door bracket' type of door catch, to hold the doors open. I agree with Jamie on welding them shut. You don't even have to grind the welds down very much, cause they are not visible.
Bob Waldron1939 Fairchild 24 KWebster, MN U.S.A.'
Re: F24 Rear lift struts
' Thank you Bob That makes me feel better – at least there was probably a good reason for them – but they are pretty ‘Gash’ with no thought of having them the same each side. The struts are off to the welder next week after I have cleaned the 5 layers of paint off them. Have a happy Christmas Frank F24 Argus G-BCBL From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of rangerrobertmn@yahoo.com
Sent: 13 December 2013 16:33
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [fairchildclub] RE: F24 Rear lift struts
Frank,
I think that there are SOME holes on ALL the 24s. I believe that they held a 'screen door bracket' type of door catch, to hold the doors open. I agree with Jamie on welding them shut. You don't even have to grind the welds down very much, cause they are not visible.
Bob Waldron
1939 Fairchild 24 K
Webster, MN U.S.A.
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Sent: 13 December 2013 16:33
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [fairchildclub] RE: F24 Rear lift struts
Frank,
I think that there are SOME holes on ALL the 24s. I believe that they held a 'screen door bracket' type of door catch, to hold the doors open. I agree with Jamie on welding them shut. You don't even have to grind the welds down very much, cause they are not visible.
Bob Waldron
1939 Fairchild 24 K
Webster, MN U.S.A.
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