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David Rude's Aeronca Aircraft Oleo Repair Service

Added 1/13/06; Updated 7/29/08

From David Rude:  

"I hope this helps readers have an idea about oleo work costs. I normally work on an hourly basis and it typically comes out very much like indicated below. I am an A&P/IA.  I put some average charges for the work so it gives an idea of cost. Some of the work overlaps so it's not always correct to add the prices together. Shipping back has to be added in. Call before sending anything.

I also plan to start doing this work on flat rate and also exchange basis. A core part will be exchanged for a repaired one with paperwork. I am still getting this going and I will update and add that section later. Getting enough stock together is part of the delay.

 David L. Rude Inc., 772 Cedar Creek Drive, Wendell, NC, 27591.   Phone 919-365-3063 

If the oleo leaks oil you probably need seals & packings, this is for one oleo;

• Clean the case frame, oleo and spring before sending it.

• Disassemble and inspect one oleo strut                                                          $35

• Reassemble one oleo, install o-rings & packing, add 8.5 oz H5606 fluid         $35

• parts for above (only FAA/PMA)                                                                   $22

• if you need a spring that can add another $50-$100

• total                                                                                                             $92

If the oleo is loose in the case frame (landing gear vee), this is for one case frame;

• The fabric on the case frame gets destroyed during this process.

• Metal covers must be removed, prices do not include removal.

• Clean the case frame, oleo and spring before sending it.

• remove bushing from one case frame                                                           $25

• install new bushing in one case frame                                                          $25

• hone one bushing id to size                                                                          $40

• parts for above  (I only use FAA/PMA parts)                                               $41

• total                                                                                                            $131  

If the case frame rear tube is rusted, this is for one case frame

• repair rear tube on one case frame with larger tube splice method                $86

• fill out 337                                                                                                   $25

• tubing                                                                                                           $6     

• total                                                                                                              $117

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