Same question-Different plane...Lift rings for Champ

WWhunter · Post by **WWhunter** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 09:21

I saw a post on this section inquiring about lift rings....well, I am wanting them for my Champ. I am on 26" AkBushwheels right now but that white fluffy stuff is starting to acumulate on the ground and I will need to put skis on soon. Then of course I go to floats in the summer. I can use a jack for the wheels but really need rings when doing the float change-out. The A&P that helps me do this suggested I make up a couple of bracket with lift rings. Does anyone have any drawings of this type of bracket? Or a least an idea of what thickness strap of steel I would need. I have a few threaded rings already but they are probably a little large and would like to find some stainless ones if possible.
Thanks,
Keith

Paul Agaliotis · Post by **Paul Agaliotis** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:15

Keith,
You might try ACA and see if they have the items for their products. It should be pretty easy to adapt them for a Champ.
Paul

WWhunter · Post by **WWhunter** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:34

Paul,
That would be WAY to easy!! I want to dig, scrounge, scratch my head and hope I made one that'll hold the plane up. LOL
Keith

Paul Agaliotis · Post by **Paul Agaliotis** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:59

Keith,
This would be the perfect opportunity to buy that crane you always wanted. Or you could install the Brodie gear and just hang it from a cable while you knock the bolts out.
Paul

Post by **joea** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 18:17

Mike Utley from Wag just chimed in on the other thread and he has just what Keith is looking for. Nothing like factory parts!