Chris, Gary, Tim and all,
Surely Tim has some quality comments on the
deflation issue. Tim’s dealt with TK-5 ‘deflation’ apparently
and it would be good for him to chime in here. So Tim, please address these
concerns with your experiences. Is the aircraft grounded if one of the TK-5’s
‘deflate’? If the answer has as one of its components “it
depends”, please elaborate.
Personally I’d rather deal with a ‘local’
supplier than one in faraway lands … support/replacement parts on a
timely basis etc., if all qualities are equal. Then the decision becomes a
personal preference.
My private email is panelmaker@earthlink.net for those
who do not wish their opinions/experiences to be published worldwide. I’d
like to hear user experiences, good and otherwise, with both the suppliers’
products … Tim’s and John’s. I’ll keep private those
emails that come to my private address.
Thank you in advance Tim. I can see many of
your customers are very pleased with the product and I would like to be also.
Jim
From: Zavatson,
Christopher J (US SSA) [mailto:Christopher.Zavatson@baesystems.com]
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 5:27
PM
To: Jim Nordin
Subject: FW: [LML] Shock Struts
for 360
Jim,
For me the deflation issue made the
difference. I have run across a few folks that have had deflated Ong
struts. Even if a hard landing was blamed and the repair handled quickly,
it could still leave you stranded out of town. I can't imagine it being
safe to operate on a deflated strut. From the last report of a deflated
strut, I was told the plane pulled hard to one side after touch
down. Opposite brake was needed to keep it on the runway. I
can't imagine folks saying anything negative about Tim's shocks on the LML
since Tim obviously reads it and works for Lancair. Talk about burning
bridges...
just my opinion,
Chris
From: Lancair Mailing
List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf
Of N320G
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007
11:49 PM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] Re: Shock Struts
for 360 - Tim's Debongers
Jim, I landed very hard at Elko, NV a couple of years ago. The
wind was howling and the sand was blowing. I quickly tied the airplane
down, put on the cover and left the airport. The next morning I
preflighted and came home. I did not notice any problem with the
struts. However as I pulled up in front of my hangar the left strut was
deflated. I had no problem taking off or landing, but I cannot be
positive when the strut decided to deflate. Tim was quick and reasonable
with the rebuild.
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So … I’ve heard nothing
regarding whether or not the deflation of Tim’s shocks causes the
airplane to be “stuck” where ever it is. Is it true or do we have
to consult Snopes?
The prices are very close and I’m in
the market too. So is it a deal killer that if Tim’s deflates
you’re stuck on the ground until repaired? Any history of deflation of
either? Any downside to Spry’s? Since there are numerous folks ready to
purchase, now’s the time for a bottom line answer. Have all the folks
looking to buy also considered Tim’s? Why are you not buying Tim’s
Debongers?
Jim