Alaska_Rallyer
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I do not have logs on these wing struts. Are there markings that i can find or are there differences between the manufacturers.
Wing strut identification PA-18
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mike mcs repair
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chugiak AK
univairs lifetime have 5/8" forks are cad plated.... and a circle "U"on upper fitting mark... not sure on later forks..
Airframes lifetime have 5/8" stainless forks only I think.....
Airframes lifetime have 5/8" stainless forks only I think.....
Steve Pierce
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Graham, TX
"U" with and "A" in it for Univair Aircraft stamped at the wing attach end like Mike said. Univair started using stainless forks a few years ago.
Alaska_Rallyer
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Thanks. I will let you guys know what i find.
I was hoping that one company has different welding or construction techniques that are obvious when looking at them.
I was hoping that one company has different welding or construction techniques that are obvious when looking at them.
Alaska_Rallyer
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Ok you are all right. The Univair struts are easy to spot with the stainless forks and the U stamp clearly on them.
The other obvious difference is where the fork screws into the strut. The struts in my first post are Airframes with a very smooth appearance. The Unavair struts have a protruding plate within the weld. THANKS
Univair struts
The other obvious difference is where the fork screws into the strut. The struts in my first post are Airframes with a very smooth appearance. The Unavair struts have a protruding plate within the weld. THANKS
Univair struts
mike mcs repair
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chugiak AK
I bet Airframes would make you a longer strut.... Don't ask how I know they have this capability..... :-(
