Kelpro999 Posted October 19, 2023 Report Posted October 19, 2023 Has anyone ever purchased the p/n 940143-501 landing gear rod boot. Wondering if It’s the same 61yr old material with glue/tape installation mine has? At 563.10 I’m thinking exuberant cost is allowing owner produced parts here. Photo of that part would be great if possible. Thanks all Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted October 19, 2023 Report Posted October 19, 2023 Get some of these: https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-11432/Cut-Resistant-Gloves/Kevlar-Cut-Resistant-Sleeve-with-Thumbhole-18?pricode=WB0429&gadtype=pla&id=S-11432&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvsWSoPSCggMVhTitBh3WMwQVEAQYASABEgLDofD_BwE And some kevlar thread. Sew a zig zag seam down the side to narrow it to rod diameter. Sew some buttonhole stiches along the bottom and slit to make the ears to tape on. 1 Quote
Andy95W Posted October 19, 2023 Report Posted October 19, 2023 Make your own out of a good, heavy-duty cotton canvas. Spray it with a fire-retardant spray, glue it in place. Make sure your cabin is labeled “No Smoking” and you’ve met the requirements of CAR3 and owner produced part. 2 Quote
Fly Boomer Posted October 19, 2023 Report Posted October 19, 2023 55 minutes ago, Kelpro999 said: Has anyone ever purchased the p/n 940143-501 landing gear rod boot. Wondering if It’s the same 61yr old material with glue/tape installation mine has? At 563.10 I’m thinking exuberant cost is allowing owner produced parts here. Photo of that part would be great if possible. Thanks all Is that the same as "rat rags" or "rat socks"? Quote
Utah20Gflyer Posted October 19, 2023 Report Posted October 19, 2023 I’m planning on fabricating some at my next annual. Haven’t come up with a final design though. Quote
Kelpro999 Posted October 19, 2023 Author Report Posted October 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Fly Boomer said: Is that the same as "rat rags" or "rat socks"? Yes, same ones. Quote
Kelpro999 Posted October 19, 2023 Author Report Posted October 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Utah20Gflyer said: I’m planning on fabricating some at my next annual. Haven’t come up with a final design though. Same here, got some ideas above. Was hoping someone actually purchased the O.E. for an easy copy. My original is very thin what looks like vinyl over canvas however it doesn’t burn and is only 0.012” thick. Also doesn’t look vapor permeable. Quote
Kelpro999 Posted October 19, 2023 Author Report Posted October 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Andy95W said: Make your own out of a good, heavy-duty cotton canvas. Spray it with a fire-retardant spray, glue it in place. Make sure your cabin is labeled “No Smoking” and you’ve met the requirements of CAR3 and owner produced part. I see yours are attached to the rod outboard and flange inboard. Is this how your old ones were? Not even sure if I have access inboard. Also noticed your rod connecting bolt is installed opposite direction as mine… ulgh.. I have to remove the rocker and inner rod bolt to get the boot on. Maybe sew in place Quote
Andy95W Posted October 20, 2023 Report Posted October 20, 2023 The “rocker” (the parts manual calls it a walking beam) isn’t that hard to remove. I put mine back together the way it came apart, but the parts manual actually shows the bolt should be reversed like yours is. The boot itself is attached the way the original was. I simply measured the remains of the old one and sewed a few until I got it right 1 Quote
LANCECASPER Posted October 20, 2023 Report Posted October 20, 2023 Hector at AeroComfort made some for my airplane out of black leather. Mike Kneese at the Factory Service Center in Kerrville put them on and was very impressed with them..Mooney in times past had been testing leather vs. the material used before and found the leather held up better Quote
Kelpro999 Posted October 20, 2023 Author Report Posted October 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Andy95W said: The “rocker” (the parts manual calls it a walking beam) isn’t that hard to remove. I put mine back together the way it came apart, but the parts manual actually shows the bolt should be reversed like yours is. The boot itself is attached the way the original was. I simply measured the remains of the old one and sewed a few until I got it right Yes, walking beam. With the bolt in the “correct“ direction, it becomes a pain. I may accidentally reinstall backwards . My boot was taped to the inboard end of rod and glued to inboard side of exit hole. Quote
Kelpro999 Posted October 20, 2023 Author Report Posted October 20, 2023 1 hour ago, LANCECASPER said: Hector at AeroComfort made some for my airplane out of black leather. Mike Kneese at the Factory Service Center in Kerrville put them on and was very impressed with them.. Mooney in times past had been testing leather vs. the material used before and found the leather held up better Rivets! That would be nice, I have an oval hole littered with Huck bolt lumps. I like your leather ones Quote
cliffy Posted October 20, 2023 Report Posted October 20, 2023 Is it understood that if the rod comes apart we are talking about being on jacks? Quote
Kelpro999 Posted October 20, 2023 Author Report Posted October 20, 2023 2 hours ago, cliffy said: Is it understood that if the rod comes apart we are talking about being on jacks? Yes on jacks, also have lift assist springs removed. 1 Quote
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