RoundTwo Posted March 24, 2023 Report Posted March 24, 2023 New to me plane and now it’s time to correct a few little problems like someone’s creative cowl flap repair. I’m now searching for an AN3-7a bolt which seems to be rather rare in local bolt drawers and sweepings collections. Is Aircraft Spruce the best place for onsie, twosie, stuff? Best for me is consistent, quick and reliable with acceptable prices. Since I’m new to the airport, I don’t want to become the “do you have one of these?” guy. Pictures for clarity. Fixed nut plate is OEM. Sliding nut plate makes for a very loose and floppy cowl flap hinge.
N201MKTurbo Posted March 24, 2023 Report Posted March 24, 2023 Don’t buy 1 or 2, buy 10 or more so when your hangar neighbor comes around looking for one you will have one. 1 1
N201MKTurbo Posted March 24, 2023 Report Posted March 24, 2023 I prefer Aircraft Spruce because they have a warehouse next to the airport and I can just drive over and get the stuff. I know most people aren’t that lucky.
RoundTwo Posted March 24, 2023 Author Report Posted March 24, 2023 10 hours ago, N201MKTurbo said: I prefer Aircraft Spruce because they have a warehouse next to the airport and I can just drive over and get the stuff. I know most people aren’t that lucky. That’s fantastic! So when I need something, I can have you pick it up for me and zip it right out to me. I knew MooneySpace wouldn’t let me down. Problem solved! 1
N201MKTurbo Posted March 24, 2023 Report Posted March 24, 2023 BTW, good luck with the hinges, they aren’t one of Mooney’s better designs. 2
GeeBee Posted March 24, 2023 Report Posted March 24, 2023 Spruce in Peachtree City is right next to the airport. Making a parts run is a good excuse to fly the airplane as any.
RoundTwo Posted March 24, 2023 Author Report Posted March 24, 2023 17 minutes ago, GeeBee said: Spruce in Peachtree City is right next to the airport. Making a parts run is a good excuse to fly the airplane as any. I’ve got some bolts on order with them but I’m AOG at the moment. Hopefully they’ll get here Monday.
GeeBee Posted March 24, 2023 Report Posted March 24, 2023 Usually it is next day delivery in GA if they are in stock in Peachtree City. Even UPS ground
RoundTwo Posted March 24, 2023 Author Report Posted March 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, GeeBee said: Usually it is next day delivery in GA if they are in stock in Peachtree City. Even UPS ground That will be perfect!
bcg Posted March 25, 2023 Report Posted March 25, 2023 The best place I've found to locate stuff like that is in my A&P's odds and ends drawer in his toolbox. Being that he's the very first MSC, he's got a nice collection. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk
Will.iam Posted March 25, 2023 Report Posted March 25, 2023 Order $250 from spruce and they offer free shipping while that may seem like a lot if you wait until u need and oil change or 2 and a half dozen oil filters and cleaning supplies, grease, hydraulic fluid etc you can get to $250 pretty easily. 1
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