Stene makes split style lower strut cuffs for 185s for $145 a side.
https://www.steneaviation.com/collections/shop-by-model/cessna+185E
https://www.steneaviation.com/collections/shop-by-model/cessna+185E
Need Rubber strut seal for Cessna 185
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hotrod180
FRIEND
Port Townsend, WA
I have an extra set of upper and lower strut fairings off a C180.
They need a little attention due to minor cracks, but are serviceable and could easily be made to look very nice.
I haven't thought much about selling them so don't know what I want for them, but it would be reasonable.
PM me with your email if interested and I'll send you photos.
I've never heard before this that the 180 & 185 struts are different dimensions,
but I can measure them.
wireweinie
FOUNDER
Palmer, AK
hotrod180
FRIEND
Port Townsend, WA
To take it to an extreme, I've seen people post about "which plane should I buy".
Invariably, someone posts "why not build a (bearhawk, supercub, S7, whatever)?"
Personally the skills to build an airplane might be available, but the time to do so is not-
so I'd rather buy. Ditto for manufacturing parts, usually.
FWIW I seem to recall someone in the C180/185 Club having some strut seals for sale?
Alternatively, Skywagon City or a less-type-specific salvage outfit might be a good place to look.
Or hit it with some Dap and hide the evidence with a fairing.
Invariably, someone posts "why not build a (bearhawk, supercub, S7, whatever)?"
Personally the skills to build an airplane might be available, but the time to do so is not-
so I'd rather buy. Ditto for manufacturing parts, usually.
FWIW I seem to recall someone in the C180/185 Club having some strut seals for sale?
Alternatively, Skywagon City or a less-type-specific salvage outfit might be a good place to look.
Or hit it with some Dap and hide the evidence with a fairing.
mountainmatt
Registered User
CO
Stene Aviation split cuffs are great, high quality and easy to install.
https://www.steneaviation.com/collections/composite-parts/products/sa-1227002-1145sp
https://www.steneaviation.com/collections/composite-parts/products/sa-1227002-1145sp
mike mcs repair
Registered User
chugiak AK
been years since i looked in a cessna, any fuel lines you need to worry about in that area drilling?? i forget where the front ones run
aktango58
FRIEND
18AA
The blue stain will show if any lines are damaged;-)
Mike makes a great point. Lots of structure and stuff that might not ought to be drilled in that section... maybe get your mechanic's assistance.
