Nose Gear Attachment Taper Pin

[Bill Palmer]

For those interested in purchasing the AN386-4-13 taper pin to mod their nose gear attachment per Jim Ellis' instructions (http://www.matronics.com/wiki/index.php/Nose_Gear_Strut):

I just finished working with Aircraft Spruce (West) to set-up a part number for ordering an individual AN386-4-13 taper pin. The new ACS part number is 04-01939. The price is $10.50. ACS has placed an initial stocking order with their supplier. If enough orders are received, ACS will continue to stock this particular taper pin and retain the individual part number 04-01939.

Bottom Line: No more special orders or minimum quantity.

Please place your AN386-4-13 order with Aircraft Spruce.

Best Regards,

Bill Palmer
Chino Hills, CA

P.S. ACS already stocks for individual order the other hardware listed by Jim Ellis as follows:
AN975-5 Taper Pin Washer, AN310-5 Castle Nut, and AN380-2-3 Cotter Pin. Personally, I substituted the slightly more expensive MS17825-5 Self-Locking Castle Nut for the AN310-5.

[gasman]

Might be best to do this on all socket landing gear..... That would be all of Vans kits. Less the 8 and 12...

And then check the torque of the nut at each inspection.

[N131RV]

Which part number for the reamer and does ACS sell that as well?

[Bill Palmer]

Joe,

The #3 Brown & Sharpe taper reamer is available from Aircraft Spruce: Part Number 12-09900, $44.95 plus shipping.

Best Regards,

Bill Palmer

[N131RV]

Of course, the taper pin is a backorder.
Musta been too slow on the keyboard.

[Oldgeezer]

Bill
Just ordered my parts from ACS. Taper pin back ordered, but thanks for doing the leg work.

Oldgeezer
RV9A

[Bill Palmer]

Actually, backorders are good, since many backorders will convince Aircraft Spruce to stock the AN386-4-13 taper pins permanently and in bigger quantities. I'm also back-ordered! I'll let you know when the first batch of pins arrive from ACS's supplier.

Keep those taper pin orders coming!

Take Care!

Bill

[Bill Palmer]

I just received a call from Aircraft Spruce - - They have received their initial AN386-4-13 taper pin order from their supplier. At this point, ACS is ordering and stocking relatively small quantities, so the backorders will probably continue for awhile until Aircraft Spruce is comfortable with the demand and orders taper pins in larger quantities. Keep those taper pin orders coming!

Best Regards,

Bill Palmer

[Jim Ellis]

Hi Mark,

I might be wrong (I usually am), but the taper pins shown on the McMaster-Carr catalog page you listed don't seem to have the correct dimensions for a Brown & Sharpe taper reamer. The Brown & Sharpe taper should be 1/2 inch per foot.

A #3 B&S taper reamer would have a small end that measures about .313" and a large end of around .375" if the flutes are 1.5 inches long.

I searched the McMaster site for a Brown & Sharpe taper reamer, but couldn't find any listed.

It would be worth a phone call to check for sure before you order.

[Mark Burns]

Originally Posted by Jim Ellis

Hi Mark,

I might be wrong (I usually am), but the taper pins shown on the McMaster-Carr catalog page you listed don't seem to have the correct dimensions for a Brown & Sharpe taper reamer. The Brown & Sharpe taper should be 1/2 inch per foot.

A #3 B&S taper reamer would have a small end that measures about .313" and a large end of around .375" if the flutes are 1.5 inches long.

I searched the McMaster site for a Brown & Sharpe taper reamer, but couldn't find any listed.

It would be worth a phone call to check for sure before you order.

Jim,
I was thinking the Brown & Sharpe was "just" a brand name. (which it is)
But they must have their own taper!

The ones in Mcmaster Carr are 1/4" per foot!

Good catch, I'll delete my post above before someone orders one!
I have not ordered it.

Thanks!
Mark