Taylorcraft A-A11 Attach Fitting Airworthiness Directive
May 02, 2008 The ATTACH FITTING AD 2008-09-18 for the A-A11 attach fitting is now available. The FAA has released a new Airworthiness Directive making a mandatory inspection of the A-A11 Strut Attach Fitting with an effective date of June 6, 2008.
The Taylorcraft Strut AD (formerly AD 2007-16-14) has been revised and is available now as STRUT AD 2008-04-09 with an effective date of March 28, 2008.
Taylorcraft Factory Struts Available - In Stock for Immediate Delivery
New April 2, 2008 Taylorcraft has new struts in stock for immediate delivery. We can ship your new Taylorcraft factory struts today. The Taylorcraft factory struts have serial numbers, and a Master Log is maintained of the sale and the aircraft owner
Taylorcraft Factory Ships Struts
March 21, 2008 Taylorcraft started shipping new struts, we will have fourteen complete sets by next Friday.
Mr. Patrick has advertised the Taylorcraft company for sale in Trade-a-Plane. D&E Aircraft will be at Sun N Fun Booth N-77. Please stop by and visit.
Taylorcraft Factory Ownership Change
March 05, 2008 Taylorcraft 2000 LLC, a previous owner of the Taylorcraft Type Certificate (TC) announces a change in Ownership of the Taylorcraft Factory and assets. The Factory will be relocated from Texas to Florida and the assets are for sale. For more details, click here ...
Taylorcraft A-A11 ATTACH FITTING NPRM
February 20, 2008 The ATTACH FITTING AD NPRM for the A-A11 attach fitting is now available. The FAA has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for an Airworthiness Directive making a mandatory inspection of the A-A11 Strut Attach Fitting. The NPRM asks for your comments prior to implementing the AD. The NPRM suggests an inspection schedule and procedure for the inspection.
Taylorcraft Factory Progress
February 8, 2008 Progress with the strut production has been slower than anticipated, but progress is being made. The photos below show the raw strut material, completed struts ready for priming, struts painted with white primer and some miscellaneous Taylorcraft parts ready to be shipped.
We will be using BAX Global for most of the strut shipments, I will email you with their contact information, tracking numbers and ship dates.
January 2, 2008 Happy New Year! After the latest drawing revisions are approved by the FAA, we will finally start shipping new lift struts. I want to thank all our customers for their support over the last four months. Last month we started negotiations with an investment group that wants to build up our parts inventory and re-start aircraft production in 2009, I will release details ASAP.
We are adding a photo gallery to our website to help new owners get familiar with Taylorcrafts. Please email photos of your aircraft, rebuild project, old service bulletins, installation instructions, inspections techniques and anything that might be helpful. Model D and l-2's are welcome too.
Taylorcraft A-A11 ATTACH FITTING SB 2007-002 Questions
November 21, 2007 We are experiencing a very high volume of telephone calls with questions about the wing strut attach fitting Service Bulletin 2007-002. What is required is a one time visual inspection for land based aircraft, and every four (4) years for float and ski equipped aircraft. Our main concern is that corrosion on the inside of the A-A11 attach fitting may not be noticed at annual inspections. Owners ask: "Do I have to cut the fabric for the inspection?" The answer is depending on how your Taylorcraft was last recovered. If you can inspect the back side center lug of the attach fitting without cutting the fabric you are ok. There is a drain hole on the bottom of the fitting that must be cleaned. At this time spot sand blasting and wire brushes seem to be best for cleaning the fitting.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please take the time to properly conduct and record the outcome of the SB2007-002 in your aircraft logbook. The Service Bulletin 2007-002 compliance will be part of any future FAA Airworthiness Directive regarding the mandatory inspection of the A-A11 Attach Fitting.
Taylorcraft A-A11 ATTACH FITTING Service Bulletin 2007-002
November 8, 2007 The ATTACH FITTING Service Bulletin 2007-002 for the A-A11 attach fitting is now available. It is a visual one time only inspection for land based planes and every forty-eight months for float equipped aircraft. This inspection will require the use of a borescope to inspect the fitting. Please note: LIFT STRUT Service Bulletin 2007-001 Rev. B for the Lift struts has removed Eddy Current as an approved inspection method. Please print a copy for your aircraft records.
AD 2007-16-14 Alternate Method of Compliance (AMOC)
November 8, 2007 The FAA has releasd an AMOC to provide Taylorcraft owners with an alternate method to detect internal corrosion on steel Taylorcraft wing struts AD 2007-16-14 AMOC. This AMOC is the result of feedback from owners of Taylorcrafts affected by the LIFT STRUT Service Bulletin and Airworthiness Directive below. Please click on link and print a copy for your aircraft records.
Taylorcraft Factory Lift Strut Progress
November 5, 2007 Lift struts, we have had a slow start in manufacturing new lift struts, first a problem with the two part epoxy paint, then a mistake with the welding rod and last the tubing had a small curve in it. All problems were caught by our quality inspectors before any struts were shipped.
A investment group would like to re-start production of the Taylor Sport and F-Series Taylorcrafts and open "Taylorcraft Pilot Centers" for the small flight schools or individual Certified Flight Instructors. I will keep you posted on any progress. On Wednesday of this week we will start the process and apply for our repair station license so we can help you with any repairs such as landing gear, engine mounts, rudders etc. Thank you, for your understanding and support.
Taylorcraft LIFT STRUT Service Bulletin 2007-001 Rev B.
October 18, 2007 Taylorcraft has issued a revised Service Bulletin for the inspection of Taylorcraft liftstruts. The Service Bulletin provides additional inspection methods to inspect for corrosion. Get the details by downloading the 14 page LIFT STRUT Service Bulletin 2007-001 Rev. B. Please print a copy for your aircraft records.
Lift Strut Choices
October 17, 2007 Taylorcraft Aviation presents an update on the newly manufactured OEM Factory Lift Struts: Lift Strut Choices. See the latest factory photos on the production of new replacement Lift Struts that remove the requirement for recurring inspections as per the recent Lift Strut Airworthiness Directive No. 2007-16-14
Maule Tester Report
October 4, 2007 Taylorcraft Aviation presents the results of a Maule Fabric Tester used to detect internal corrosion on steel Taylorcraft wing struts Maule Fabric Tester Report. This report provides feedback to owners of Taylorcrafts affected by the Service Bulletin and Airworthiness Directive below. Please click on link and print a copy for your aircraft records.
Airworthiness Directive (AD)
August 13, 2007 The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an airworthiness directive No. 2007-16-14 for the Inspection/replacement of all Taylorcraft forward and aft wing lift struts. Please click on link and print a copy for your aircraft records.
Taylorcraft Models affected by the Airworthiness Directive
Models included in most recent Lift Strut Airworthiness Directive are: ALL TAYLORCRAFT A, B and F Models.
The Type Certificates Data Sheets are::
A-696 Rev. 23 TCDS
for the BC models
A-699 Rev. 5 TCDS
for the BF models
A-700 Rev 5. TCDS
for the BL models
1A9 Rev. 20 TCDS for the F models
A-643 Rev. 2 TCDS for the A models
Compliance with Airworthiness Directives are the responsibility of the aircraft owner and anyone who operates a aircraft that does not meet the requirements of an applicable Airworthiness Directive is violation of FAR 39.7
Why Purchase New Lift Struts from OEM Manufacturer?
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Lift Strut Availability
Taylorcraft Aviation mailed the AD notice to 2750 Taylorcraft owners. Due to the expected initial high volume of orders, Taylorcraft will manufacture and ship new lift struts on a first ordered, first shipped system. This is subject to material availability, as only one company is manufacturing the 4130 streamline tubing at this time.
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Order New Lift Struts
Order a complete Strut replacement kit including hardware and new jury struts for both wings. Eliminate the need for recurrent inspections.
Complete Lift Strut Kit Part # SK100 includes:2 MA-A815 front lift struts
2 MA-A854 rear lift struts
2 A-884 adjustment screws
2 AN5-13 bolts rear lift strut (upper)
2 AN5-15 bolts front lift strut (upper)
2 AN5-25 bolt lower lift struts
6 AN310-5 nuts
10 AN960-516 washers
1 B-A839-1 left jury strut
1 A-A817-1 right jury strut
2 2690 front jury clamps
2 1296 rear jury clamps
8 AN3-15 bolts
8 AN365-1032 nuts
SALE PRICE $ 3,459.00