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paul.the.aviator(at)gmail
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Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 4:19 pm Post subject: Gas Springs

Hi All,



My gas springs don't seem to be able to hold the doors up these days and I need to replace them. I was wondering if anyone happens to know of an equivalent gas spring that can be sourced in the US.



 The Europa supplied gas spring is made by Industrial Customline in the UK with a p/n of  GS8699-1.  There WEB site does not give me any clue as to the specifications of the spring so I haven't been able to cross reference it.

 

Thanks - Paul

 

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rlborger(at)mac.com
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Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:37 pm Post subject: Gas Springs

Paul,



McMaster-Carr ( http://www.mcmaster.com/ and search "gas springs") has a broad assortment of gas springs and a good information page.  I think they may have suitable replacements.



Check six,

Bob Borger

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Europa XS, Short Wing, Intercooled Rotax 914

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On Apr 24, 2011, at 1:55 PM, Paul McAllister wrote:



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		   Hi All,

 

 My gas springs don't seem to be able to hold the doors up these days and I need to replace them. I was wondering if anyone happens to know of an equivalent gas spring that can be sourced in the US.

 

 The Europa supplied gas spring is made by Industrial Customline in the UK with a p/n of  GS8699-1.  There WEB site does not give me any clue as to the specifications of the spring so I haven't been able to cross reference it.

 

 Thanks - Pau

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acrojim7534(at)YAHOO.COM
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:55 am Post subject: Gas Springs

Paul, take one of the struts to an auto parts store,they have, or can get replacements... I got mine at NAPA auto parts.

  

 Jim Brown



 

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Hi All,



My gas springs don't seem to be able to hold the doors up these days and I need to replace them. I was wondering if anyone happens to know of an equivalent gas spring that can be sourced in the US.



The Europa supplied gas spring is made by Industrial Customline in the UK with a p/n of  GS8699-1.  There WEB site does not give me any clue as to the specifications of the spring so I haven't been able to cross reference it.



Thanks - Paul

 

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paul.the.aviator(at)gmail
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 5:04 am Post subject: Gas Springs

Bob,



I did troll through Mcmaster's site yesterday but the missing piece of data I need is the strength of the spring.  I don't want something too strong or it will distort the doors.  I guess I could pull mine off and measure what they are and get the something a little stronger, but I was hoping someone had "gone before me" so to speak.

 

Thanks for the tip though, Paul



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 McMaster-Carr ( http://www.mcmaster.com/ and search "gas springs") has a broad assortment of gas springs and a good information page.  I think they may have suitable replacements.

  

 

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erichdtrombley(at)juno.co
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:47 am Post subject: Gas Springs

Paul,

 

I am in the same situation as you.  I tried McMaster to no avial.  They have some that are close but not quite the same, and I don't want to relocate mounting brackets.  I have been told that Europa supplied gas springs can be recharged.  I did notice that there is a schrader valve, so maybe they can be recharged with nitrogen.  I need to take a closer look when I get some time.

 

Erich

N28ET Classic Mono 914

 

 

 

Hi All,



My gas springs don't seem to be able to hold the doors up these days and I

need to replace them. I was wondering if anyone happens to know of an

equivalent gas spring that can be sourced in the US.



The Europa supplied gas spring is made by Industrial Customline in the UK

with a p/n of  GS8699-1.  There WEB site does not give me any clue as to the

specifications of the spring so I haven't been able to cross reference it.



Thanks - Paul

   

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budyerly(at)msn.com
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:04 am Post subject: Gas Springs

<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]-->  Guys,

 Kim Prout and I discussed the same and we have a US manufacturer that will  refill the struts.  We need 45 lbs normally as we are now using a thicker  window which is heavier than the original glass.

 I will be talking to Kim when he gets back next week and will arrange for  the first set to get Nitrogen refills.  We'll test and report back to the  group.

  

 I too have looked for replacement struts, and off the shelf does not work  quite right.  I'm lazy, I don't want to have to move my fittings.

  

 Regards,

 Bud

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bberube44(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 1:50 pm Post subject: Gas Springs

Guys,

 At Flight Crafters, we use Easy Lift of North America for gas springs www.bansbach.com part #B333F46-100-300/160N which is an exact duplicate of the Europa Supplied strut. I recently ordered with 2 more pounds pressure 300/165N.  Price is around 95.00 each plus shipping.  If you need 45 pounds, they can make them up as the normal Europa strut is 30 pounds.  Also you can order with or without the valve.  Generally they won't recharge if they are over a year old with the recharge cost at 20.00.

   

 Bob Berube

 On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 12:59 PM, Bud Yerly <budyerly(at)msn.com (budyerly(at)msn.com)> wrote:

 [quote]    Guys,

 Kim Prout and I discussed the same and we have a US manufacturer that will refill the struts.  We need 45 lbs normally as we are now using a thicker window which is heavier than the original glass.

 I will be talking to Kim when he gets back next week and will arrange for the first set to get Nitrogen refills.  We'll test and report back to the group.

  

 I too have looked for replacement struts, and off the shelf does not work quite right.  I'm lazy, I don't want to have to move my fittings.

  

 Regards,

 Bud

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bberube44(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:11 pm Post subject: Gas Springs

Guys,

 At Flight Crafters, I order the gas springs from Easylift www.bansbach.com  they have an exact duplicate of the Europa Spring #B333F46-100-300/160N at 30lbs.  I recently ordered some with 2 more lbs. #300/165N.  They can make them any pressure you want with or without recharge valves.  Recharge cost is 20.00.  The cost is just under 100.00 each or less depending on how many you order.

   

 Bob Berube

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