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    What is a good tool for changing bungee cords on a PA-17 Vagabond? Found older threads here about Vagabond bungee cords.

    http://www.shortwingpipers.org/forum...e+cord+install

    Is lifting one main tire at a time by using a floor crane with nylon straps attached to motor mounts a good way to lift the Vagabond?

    Saw a information CD referred to here, would like to buy one of those.

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    Bill

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    Default Re: Bungee Cords

    Hi Bill,

    I use a car scissor jack on a sturdy wooden box and place jack at the centre undercarriage attachment point. I use a small hardwood block to stop paint damage.
    This lifts the complete airplane so I tie down one wing (using concrete tie-down) so only one wheel comes up.
    Airplane is quite stable like this but I always place wooden blocks under the axle.

    I also know someone who fabricated some kind of fitting which allowed him to place jacks under the lower engine bearer attach bolts.

    TonyN

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    Default Re: Bungee Cords

    I have a set up that can do Vag bungees. I'm in central NY but if you ship me your struts and cords I can put them on for you. The challenge is the length that makes most tools unusable.
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    Default Re: Bungee Cords

    Quote Originally Posted by tnowak View Post
    Hi Bill,

    I use a car scissor jack on a sturdy wooden box and place jack at the centre undercarriage attachment point. I use a small hardwood block to stop paint damage.
    This lifts the complete airplane so I tie down one wing (using concrete tie-down) so only one wheel comes up.
    Airplane is quite stable like this but I always place wooden blocks under the axle.

    I also know someone who fabricated some kind of fitting which allowed him to place jacks under the lower engine bearer attach bolts.

    TonyN
    Tony, Appreciate the information. Will be working on this project next.

    Thanks,

    Bill
    Last edited by rideandfly; 04-13-2018 at 11:01 AM.

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    Default Re: Bungee Cords

    Quote Originally Posted by Frank Green View Post
    I have a set up that can do Vag bungees. I'm in central NY but if you ship me your struts and cords I can put them on for you. The challenge is the length that makes most tools unusable.
    Frank,

    Sending PM,

    Thanks,

    Bill
    Last edited by rideandfly; 04-13-2018 at 08:18 AM.

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    Default Re: Vagabond bungees

    I have weighted one wing tie down and lifted by the engine mount close to the tubing cluster without issue. Merged your thread with another on the subject t with pictures and video.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Pierce View Post
    I have weighted one wing tie down and lifted by the engine mount close to the tubing cluster without issue. Merged your thread with another on the subject t with pictures and video.
    Steve,

    This is my next project. Appreciate the help!

    Bill

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    Default Re: Vagabond bungees

    Looking at Piper Service Memo 12 Shock Cord Rings that Steve posted on the previous page, stating 3/4X8 cords to be used on the PA-17.

    The 1280 3/4X8 cord U31322-000 referenced at Univar for the PA-17 application is rated at 750. The 1280HD 3/4X8 cord referenced at Aircraft Spruce for the PA-17 application is rated at 950. Also found 1080 5/8X8 cord at Aircraft Spruce rated at 750.

    1280 cord:

    http://www.univair.com/accessories-s...00-shock-cord/

    1280HD, 1280, 1080 cord:

    https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catal...ON%20CHART.pdf

    Plan to order 1280 cords tomorrow.

    Advice is always Welcome!

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    Bill
    Last edited by rideandfly; 05-24-2018 at 02:08 PM.

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    Default Re: Vagabond bungees

    I have straight 1080's on mine. Still stiff enough when taxiing on rough taxiway.
    I wrapped some cheap masking tape tight around the middle of the bungee cord
    went and did some landings and purposely pushed in on for a wheel landing and
    leveled off about 1-2 feet in air so it would have a little bit of a fall when it payed
    off. Masking tape never distorted or tore. Had 1280's and took them off, IMHO
    it was too stiff.
    "Progress is our most important problem"

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    Default Re: Vagabond bungees

    andya,

    Appreciate the information. Current cords installed are very stiff on turf runways I'm flying off of.

    Thanks,

    Bill

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