V-Clamp revisited

[rocketman]

I have finally received a reply from Jackson Guido of Specialty Hose Aerospace who is the contact person with Eaton regarding the elusive V-Clamp. The V-clamp part number they reference is NH1009399-10 which would cost $648.77 each. The lead time is 85 weeks with a MOQ (minimum order quantity) of 50 V Clamps. The price is reasonable as well as the lead time if your not AOG. But 50 orders? How much of a demand is there for 50 V-clamps? If I can get an estimate of demand orders, I can approach them and see if we can negotiate a better MOQ.  Or maybe someone else can call them who has more of an industrial aviation experience in negotiations. Although I don't need it now, I always want to have a spare if we plan on flying our Bravo's into the future. Also makes the sale price better when you choose to sell. I believe Textron Lycoming is selling theirs for $1,600.

[PilotX]

Doesn't not seem like a good deal at all. Thanks for the research.

[IvanP]

I would be a game for one or two of these if we can get enough interest. However, I am not too keen on shelling out the money and waiting for 18 months withut any certainty of the item actually being produced. There have been many stories of people getting scammed this way.   

I would guess that there are more than 50 Bravos flying and becaue the clamp can only be re-torqued twice, I can see need for many more than 50. The lead time is a concern, though. 

[Boilermonkey]

6 hours ago, IvanP said:

I would be a game for one or two of these if we can get enough interest. However, I am not too keen on shelling out the money and waiting for 18 months withut any certainty of the item actually being produced. There have been many stories of people getting scammed this way.   

I would guess that there are more than 50 Bravos flying and becaue the clamp can only be re-torqued twice, I can see need for many more than 50. The lead time is a concern, though. 

Don’t we now fall under the maditory 500 hour replacement?   If so, I would think we could easily find people willing to order 1-2, even 3 to cover the remaining time before OH on their engine.   

[IvanP]

I think the 500hr replacement is only applicable to the spot welded clamps and not to the riveted ones, but I may be wrong here.  

[Pinecone]

Riveted ones are two re-torques.  Spot welded have the time limits.

GAMI is working on one without restrictions.

[IvanP]

I saw a picture of the GAMI design a while ago. Looks pretty robust and I plan on getting one or two once/if it becomes available.