I need to replace my RV7 flap motor/actuator assembly but it seems to be unavailable Vans says its a 9 month backorder. The manufacturer, Usher Precision Manufacturing has a 6 month lead time. A/C Spruce has no idea what I'm even talking about. I'm sure every Vans model from 3 to 15 uses the same flap motor/actuator assembly, so how did they let their inventory get to this sorry state. I'm sick of hearing the same old "it's Covid, it's China, it's supply chain issues, etc." I'm not willing to let my plane sit for 6 months or so for lack of a simple part. Any suggestions would be welcome.
Yes, I can fly the plane with no flaps but I fly out of a fairly short field and feel much more comfortable with flaps.