Opinions on freight damage...

Brantel · #1 08-01-2007, 07:34 AM

Got my fuse yesturday and ABF stood the crate on end causing some damage to the F-776. This is the outside bottom skin under the wing attach area.

This skin is bent on the area that overhangs the fuse and I think this is where the wing root faring attaches on the bottom to the fuse.

There is not a kink and I think I can straighten it out somewhat but I doubt it will be perfect again.

Do you guys think this will show and does the wing root faring strip cover this up?

I am trying to decide if it is worth going thru all the pain of doing a freight claim.

RV_7A · #2 08-01-2007, 09:48 AM

I would call Vans and ask them to claim it and send a replacement skin.

-Jeff

Bret S · #3 08-01-2007, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RV_7A

I would call Vans and ask them to claim it and send a replacement skin.

-Jeff

I just when through this with FEDX freight. I think the lift driver wanted to know if the crate was done so he stuck a fork in it

You can get Van's to ship out replacements without any out of pocket to you until your claim is settled with the shipper. Just call.

cytoxin · #4 08-01-2007, 11:01 AM

it isnt a problem. they'll send you a new one and charge the shipper. i had something messed up on all kits except emp and finish.
1 spar (yes the main wing spar) still useable but anodizing sctrached off.
2 longerons
1 skin like you have pictured
and maybe something else but i dont recall

Rivethead · #5 08-01-2007, 11:19 AM

Considering how well Vans marks everthing as being "High dollar aircraft parts" the shipper is aware of what the game is from square one. Call Vans and make a claim against the shipper, there is no reason you should have to deal with sub prime parts. Your job is already hard enough.

thallock · #6 08-01-2007, 11:54 AM

I really wish Van would not put "$$$ Aircraft Parts" on the boxes. That just tends to get the shipping guys excited.

Tracy.

jcoloccia · #7 08-01-2007, 12:05 PM

All they need to do is stamp:

"Law Offices of Schaefer, Schaefer and Brooks, New York, NY"

on the boxes. I promise you they will arrive on time and in perfect condition.

bkthomps · #8 05-19-2011, 11:19 AM

So my F-776 got a slight bend in the middle of one side that will overhang the wing rootwhile I as asking a friend to help me flip the canoe over, what should I do about this? Is it a big deal?

curtis · #9 05-19-2011, 05:17 PM

My wing crates came with damage, but I had the driver sign my bill of laden form stating that the box was damaged. When I call ABF they initially were defensive on the claim until I told them about the drivers signature. There were no further questions, they told me to send them the total of the parts that needed to be replaced. If there is every any signs of damage to any box or crate have the driver sign the paperwork.

jlfernan · #10 05-01-2013, 09:40 PM

To add to this thread, I've waited weeks for my '12 wings. Con-way delivered them today, and sure enough, the crate with spars was damage. Opened the box to find part of the right spar flange bent. Driver called his boss and agreed to leave everything else and take spar with him. Everything documented on the shipping forms. Can't understand why with dollar signs and fragile all over the crates, they still seem to manhandle them. My tailcone crate came damaged also, but no damage to the parts.