Seeking PA-22 Hydrasorb shock unit

[DavidT]

Hi Short Wingers,
I'm looking for a PA-22 Hydrasorb shock part or equivalent; currently listed as Univair part #U487-558-1.
The original Piper part on P. 149 of the PA-22 parts manual is Shock Strut no. 18233-00.
Mine is leaking and any help would be appreciated since the shock units are common to several models.
If someone has a serviceable unit, is in the middle of a rebuild and can spare one for a few weeks, I'll be glad to replace it when they become available elsewhere.
Thanks, David

 

[Smokey]

Hi Short Wingers,
I'm looking for a PA-22 Hydrasorb shock part or equivalent; currently listed as Univair part #U487-558-1.
The original Piper part ion P. 149 of the PA-22 parts manual is Shock Strut no. 18233-00.
Mine is leaking and any help would be appreciated since the shock units are common to several models.
If someone has a serviceable unit, is in the middle of a rebuild and can spare one for a few weeks, I'll be glad to replace it when they become available elsewhere.
Thanks, David

I have one that is serviceable. I bought it to rob the upper bungee mount. You pay shipping.

Todd

 

[DavidT]

I have one that is serviceable. I bought it to rob the upper bungee mount. You pay shipping.

Todd

Hi Todd, you'd be a lifesaver! I can call you to discuss shipping and to organize a replacement. My phone is 4047883757 in Maryland.

 

[DavidT]

Hi Todd, you'd be a lifesaver! I can call you to discuss shipping and to organize a replacement. My phone is 4047883757 in Maryland.

Just a quick shoutout to Todd Dailing and the Short Wing Piper Club for help getting my Tri-Pacer Hydrasorb shock unit back in action.
For other members, be advised that Univair currently has an 8-week backorder delay manufacturing and stocking Hydrasorb shocks for our aircraft.
And the support from this community is just great!

 

[Brian]

Congratulations Dave on making the cover page of AOPA Pilot Aug Issue!
Very nice looking TriPacer.
Lots of attention to detail went into the restoration like painting the N number on the wings!
Sounds like she preforms well too.
Brian

 

[DavidT]

Congratulations Dave on making the cover page of AOPA Pilot Aug Issue!
Very nice looking TriPacer.
Lots of attention to detail went into the restoration like painting the N number on the wings!
Sounds like she preforms well too.
Brian

Hi Brian, thank you very much. It’s a great looking and great flying Tri-Pacer. I figure I’m
just the caretaker and enjoy helping to keep history alive. Hope our paths cross in person soon. DT

 

[Steve Pierce]

Oshkosh, hopefully camped by the Hangar Cafe north of Waupun Rd. in Vintage Showplane Parking and Camping.

 

[DavidT]

Oshkosh, hopefully camped by the Hangar Cafe north of Waupun Rd. in Vintage Showplane Parking and Camping.

I’m planning on it. Hope to see y’all there.