Help! Need used 7AC Oleos

[jim_spee]

Hi all,

Dave Rude overhauled my 7AC oleos and UPS lost them on the return shipment. I need a servicable set I can send to Dave for rework. Please contact me off list! Thanks!

Jim Spee
N81724
jim_spee@hotmail.com

[Roger Anderson]

Hi all,

Dave Rude overhauled my 7AC oleos and UPS lost them on the return shipment. I need a servicable set I can send to Dave for rework. Please contact me off list! Thanks!

Jim Spee
N81724
jim_spee@hotmail.com

If you don't mind, how much is an overhaul?

[jim_spee]

I hope this helps readers have an idea about oleo work costs. I normally work on an hourly basis and it typically comes out very much like indicated below. I am an A&P/IA. I put some average charges for the work so it gives an idea of cost. Some of the work overlaps so it's not always correct to add the prices together. Shipping back has to be added in. Call before sending anything.

David L. Rude Inc.
Cedar Creek Drive
Wendell, NC 27591
919-365-3063

If the oleo leaks oil you probably need seals & packings, this is for one oleo;
Clean the case frame, oleo and spring before sending it.
Disassemble and inspect one oleo strut $35
Reassemble one oleo, install o-rings & packing,
add 8.5 oz H5606 fluid $35
parts for above (only FAA/PMA) $22
if you need a spring that can add another $50-$100
total $92

If the oleo is loose in the case frame (landing gear vee), this is for one case frame
The fabric on the case frame gets destroyed during this process.
Metal covers must be removed, prices do not include removal.
Clean the case frame, oleo and spring before sending it.
remove bushing from one case frame $25
install new bushing in one case frame $25
hone one bushing id to size $40
parts for above (I only use FAA/PMA $41
total $131

If the case frame rear tube is rusted, this is for one case frame
repair rear tube on one case frame with larger tube splice method $86
fill out 337 $25
tubing $6
total $117


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My total for repair of 2 oleos and 4 case frames case to $924 with shipping back to California. I sold two fo the case frames for $400 so my net expense was only $524.

Jim

[Paul Agaliotis]

Jim,
Sorry to hear about the shipping problem. There must be someone at UPS that is involved in aircraft. I shipped a set of landing gear(not Aeronca) and they were lost also. I had them insured but UPS wouldn't pay up because I failed to mark them "High Value".
I use FED EX.
Paul

[Roger Anderson]

Thanks for the cost info Jim. roger

[joea]

I learned a long time ago when shipping something like this that is hard to replace to gett the extra insurance on it.

Sorry to see this happen and hope that they turn up somewhere.

joe