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Airframes => Single Seaters => XL => Topic started by: Shay King on November 17, 2020, 07:10:53 AM

Title: Washers for shock struts
Post by: Shay King on November 17, 2020, 07:10:53 AM

Just wondering what washers builders are using for the shock struts (spring retainers) on the XL landing gear. Is there a suitable item available online or is it simpler to just cut them out of 1/8” plate?

Title: Re: Washers for shock struts
Post by: Kiwi55 on November 18, 2020, 05:51:18 AM

I cut them out of 1/8 plate. I used a holesaw and the drilled the center hole to fit.
...Paul

Title: Re: Washers for shock struts
Post by: Shay King on November 18, 2020, 06:26:57 AM

Thanks Paul,
I don’t have the springs yet, what outside diameter did you make them?
Regards,
Shay.

Title: Re: Washers for shock struts
Post by: Kiwi55 on November 19, 2020, 06:14:46 AM

Quote from: Shay King on November 18, 2020, 06:26:57 AM

Thanks Paul,
I don’t have the springs yet, what outside diameter did you make them?
Regards,
Shay.

For the springs I got my OD was 1 3/4" (But I'm building the heavier Cabin Eagle)

Title: Re: Washers for shock struts
Post by: Shay King on November 27, 2020, 11:39:27 AM

I went ahead and cut them out of 1/8” plate. They’re not perfectly round but I think they’ll do. I’m wondering if anyone welds both sides of the washers?

Title: Re: Washers for shock struts
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on November 27, 2020, 01:05:01 PM

^^^^ No need.