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New Bumpers... at Last!

jrichards

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Supporting Member
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South Burlington, VT
Aircraft Year
1978 580
Aircraft Type
Super Commander
Reg Number
N555LP
Serial Number
14405
Hi All,

The Aerodyme suggested TLC for your Commanders this month is replacement of the inadequate OAM 9102Q Main Gear Stop Bumpers with new and improved.

The objective is to provide for safety clearances at the pressure plate bolt heads, caliper bleeder screws, and bumper retaining screws; and to provide bumpers that aren’t petrified, or won’t squash and split every year or two. See the pics for further clarification of the conditions and objectives.

Each repair kit will include the FAA Approval Paperwork, instructions, the set of replacement bumpers fabricated by Aerodyme, attachment screws, and nut plates and rivets for optional compliance with CAC Dwg. 42308 ECO A-5A to change attachment of the bumpers to use nut plates instead of discrete nuts. This revision allows for fast and simple replacement of a bumper if ever required again in the future.

Please note that Aerodyme applauds the recent COG initiative to encourage owners to check the orientation of their pressure plate attachment bolts and correct as necessary. The attached reference pictures depict the bolts in the proper orientation and make evident the potential hazard of improper installation. The 9102Q-RE1 bumpers, as presented here, enforce safety clearance both from the bolt heads to the stop plates, and the bleeder screws to the walk support stringer.

The new bumpers are improved in several ways, and thoroughly tested. Firstly, the material is correct to the application. Next, the bumper area is increased by a factor of 3. Finally, the attachment screw type is changed for easier installation and improved height margin to prevent screw to stop plate contact. These bumpers are custom molded to Aerodyme’s specifications.

I can price this repair kit at $99 per airplane if at least 100 of you are interested in making this repair to correct nil clearances and/or interferences on your airplanes. For those who cannot participate the via PayPal transaction system and accept delivery within the U.S. by the U.S. Postal Service, we must charge an additional $20 to cover our greater administrative burdens. The shipping cost is $7.50 via the PayPal process, or the actual cost if you cannot participate by that method.

After this special, pricing will be $49 per leg + $125 for the FAA paperwork, so you save 56% by joining this $99 special offer.

Post here if you would like to participate, and indicate if being invoiced via PayPal is OK for you.

Thanks in advance for joining.

Jim
 

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Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

Hello, everything to improve safety I am in.

Regards.
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

Very nice Jim. Thank you for putting this turn-key kit together. Please put me in for a set of 2.
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

Hello Jim,

I will take a set of bumpers via the PayPal process.

Thank you.
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

Jim,

I'd like a set and will pay through PayPal.

...Bob
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

Jim,
I would like a set, PayPal OK
Thanks,
Bob
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

Very nice Jim,

I will take a set and Pay Pal is fine for me.
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

I would like a set. PayPay ok. Thanks Jim!
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

I would like a set Jim. Paypal is ok with me.

Tim
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

Hi Jim,

The new bumper clearance implies to me that the gear will stop at a position lower than it does now. Do you have recommended procedures for adjusting the gear doors so they remain flush to the wing? Is there an adjustment to be made to the micro switch? Whst are the dimensions of the new bumper?

Jeff
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

Jim, thanks for info, I'll take a set.
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

Hello Jim
Please include me for a pair, PayPal is good for me. I will also pass this on to other Commander owners based on our airfield but don't regularly log on to the forum.
Perhaps others could do the same to push the numbers up.
Fred
 
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Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

I would like a set too..
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

I'm in for a set. Pay Pal is okay with me.
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

I'm in too.
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

Count me in!
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

Jim, this is really great. I would like a set. Do we Paypal to your email or ???? Happy to pay as soon as you advise. I know you put a lot of up front time and money into these improvements.
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

Paypal me in.
 
Re: New Bumpers... at Last!

I'm in for a set with Paypal.
 
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