Pilotshq.com

[N6758N]

Anybody used this site before to purchase aircraft parts? I am looking to replace my gear biscuits and they have the lowest price I have seen so far ($102.95), cheaper than I can get them through the maintenance shop I work in. Just wanted some opinions for you guys before I blindly send them $1,100 for some pieces of rubber. Thanks!

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[N601RX]

I purchased some prc from them last year. The shipping was slow, but ok otherwise.

[Cruiser]

I also purchased parts from them. I had issues with every purchase. Nothing serious, just irritating.

 

I believe that they sometimes do not have the stock and have to order it first before they can send it to you. ONLY MY OPINION.

 

If you are patient and don't mind a little irritation, they do have very low prices.

[carusoam]

Definitely call in advance. There are a couple of warehouses-type supply companies said to use this quirky technique.

You order first. They order the parts. Confusion ensues when the delivery takes so long....

Probably a really good CB project!

Get the right part at a low price, and get them delivered...

Best regards,

-a-

[DonMuncy]

I don't know these folks, but typically, the ones with the really low prices are able to sell low by not having a warehouse or any inventory. You order, they call the manufacturer/supplier and tell them to drop ship to you. The problems usually occur when their supplier doesn't have it in stock, and nobody calls you; you just wait. They have already been paid and you are afraid that if you try to cancel, you may never see a refund. This is just the risk one takes to get a good price. As opposed to paying more to someone who has it, or will openly tell you when you can expect it.

[Sabremech]

When I replaced mine last year, I purchased them from Aviall and they were under $1000 for all three gear. They had them in stock and I received them in 3 days.

David

[isaacpr7]

Ebay has new ones listed for 100 bucks all the time.

[N6758N]

David, I might give Aviall a call on Monday. I am trying to wait until spring to do the gear so I can take everything out and paint it.

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[N6758N]

Ended up using this website, had them shipped to work and they showed up only 4 days after I placed my order! On another note, does anyone on here have the tools to compress the gear biscuits for removing them? I'd like to rent them for a week or two.

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[Hank]

I used www.hangartoolbox.com when I did mine a year ago. Called to get them the day after they shipped out to someone else . . . Nothing like timing, right?

[ryoder]

Plane plastics drop ships glass from LP aero and that went through well so drop shipping isn't always fraught with peril.

I don't know these folks, but typically, the ones with the really low prices are able to sell low by not having a warehouse or any inventory. You order, they call the manufacturer/supplier and tell them to drop ship to you. The problems usually occur when their supplier doesn't have it in stock, and nobody calls you; you just wait. They have already been paid and you are afraid that if you try to cancel, you may never see a refund. This is just the risk one takes to get a good price. As opposed to paying more to someone who has it, or will openly tell you when you can expect it.

[Marauder]

Ended up using this website, had them shipped to work and they showed up only 4 days after I placed my order! On another note, does anyone on here have the tools to compress the gear biscuits for removing them? I'd like to rent them for a week or two.

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Give Dennis Glick over at Dutchland a call and see if he will loan you his. Tell him I sent you. Offer to rent them, he might just let you borrow them or then again, he may charge you twice as much to rent them because I sent you there!