Resolved thx
Hello during application of the new nose gear service bulletin, the nose gear link assembly U-01416 upper threads stripped while removing the locking nut.
The threads are seriously damaged to a unserviceable condition, I guess I’m lucky to get the nut off at all.
Root cause, I didn’t apply anti-seize on the thread during assembly 120 hours ago.
I’m reaching out to the RV-14A community to see if someone is not ready to install the main gear/nose gear, and would generously lend me their link assembly?
In all honesty, Vans has the link assembly on backorder and couldn’t provide me a lead-time, it could be 30-60 days before they restock inventory.
I’m willing to purchase the link assembly or pay for the new one when it returns to stock.
I’m also interested if someone has a clean repair idea that I could perform to get the part serviceable again.
Thanks for reading.
Doug 1-480-286-2608 cell
Hello during application of the new nose gear service bulletin, the nose gear link assembly U-01416 upper threads stripped while removing the locking nut.
The threads are seriously damaged to a unserviceable condition, I guess I’m lucky to get the nut off at all.
Root cause, I didn’t apply anti-seize on the thread during assembly 120 hours ago.
I’m reaching out to the RV-14A community to see if someone is not ready to install the main gear/nose gear, and would generously lend me their link assembly?
In all honesty, Vans has the link assembly on backorder and couldn’t provide me a lead-time, it could be 30-60 days before they restock inventory.
I’m willing to purchase the link assembly or pay for the new one when it returns to stock.
I’m also interested if someone has a clean repair idea that I could perform to get the part serviceable again.
Thanks for reading.
Doug 1-480-286-2608 cell
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