Wing Strut Bearing

[ackselle]

Thanks Guys.... after "listening" to all your "advice"...The strut is coming off, going to a machine shop to get the repair completed by replacing the plug and rod...back to original.

Cheers,
Ackselle

[jiott]

TJay just to clarify my post: what I was trying to say was exactly what Highwing suggested-make a new plug to fit the lift strut ID, but instead of drilling and tapping just drill a smooth hole and use the weld-in ACS part.

[TJay]

TJay just to clarify my post: what I was trying to say was exactly what Highwing suggested-make a new plug to fit the lift strut ID, but instead of drilling and tapping just drill a smooth hole and use the weld-in ACS part.

ok that makes sense to me, does anyone know if these things are Mig or tig welded in.

[Esser]

I would guess mig

[catnipp]

I have a LE stud thats not in reliable condition as well all the rest are good! i was going to drill and tap depending how thick it ends up being inside the end of the tube. The trhreaded stud in the link looks ideal to drill the end and set it weld it in all the way around the tube end. but if there is enough meat in after drilling it out a stud with a jam nut should work. they say at leadt 5 threads in for it to be strong enough. $300 for entire new strut. but cant put a price on a life and being lift strut wellll it has to be done right! so i am in the same boat! one stud is bad! should be a way to fix this without major issues.??

[neville]

Don't know what model aircraft you have but on a SS7 model the threads of the lift strut ends are M3 threads not the common depth threads, for the purpose of higher strength.