Strut rebuilding

john-ranger · Post by **john-ranger** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 01:21

I seem to recall that someone rebuilds struts (bounce - no-bounce). My annual was just completed a few weeks ago. After about a week there was fluid on the floor of the shop. My A&P had put in the requisite amount of fluid in the struts the previous week during the annual. It had never leaked before as far as know. He is advising me that rebuilding the struts maybe very difficult to rebuild as the previous owner welded a part (I think a bushing in place). I thought I talked to or heard about someone who specializes in rebuilding these things.

Sgt. NCSHP · Post by **Sgt. NCSHP** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 01:55

John

If you go to this site, the guy has a price listing and what each price includes
http://www.hangar9aeroworks.com/Aeronca ... deoleo.htm

john-ranger · Post by **john-ranger** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 17:19

My A&P talked to David Rude. He thought the oleo struts were probably fine. "Probably overfilled with fluid". The fact that they are not leaking anymore is a good sign. He recommended 8 1/2 ounces of fluid. Check to see if they leak after that.

Sgt. NCSHP · Post by **Sgt. NCSHP** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 21:11

That type of advise is always welcome...its a lot easeir on the wallet!! I hope too much fluid was the case.