REFLECTOR: Gas Struts for Elite Doors - Where to buy

[Keith Hallsten]

Dennis,

 

Here's a fairly recent post on the subject:

 

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Velocity_AZ
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 10:42 AM
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Door guides

 

I too took Kurt's advice and stiffened the top of the doors with additional
glass. I also use a gas spring that's only 40 lbs of pressure and they hold
the doors up fine. I believe that I'm getting full extension with these
springs (haven't noticed other Velocity's doors opening more than mine).

 

Here is the model number of the springs I use - just ordered new ones as
they only last about 3-4 years before they can't hold the door up when
taxiing.

Ordered from www. <http://www.spdhardware.com/> spdhardware.com/

SPD-GSNI-5300-40

$12.76 each

 

Regards,

 

Kevin

 

 

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Dennis Martin
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 7:22 PM
To: reflector at tvbf.org
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Gas Struts for Elite Doors - Where to buy

 

I have an Elite, Long Wing FG. Two questions: 

1) Anybody know where can I buy gas struts for doors? Auto Zone? Pep Boys?
I recall a several posts many moons ago about the best struts.

2) Do you know a brand name or part number? I know, I'm asking a lot.
Whatever specifics you may have. 

Thanks in advance,

Dennis Martin
Almost taxi testing 

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