---------------------------------------------------------- Glasair-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 04/07/07: 9 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:52 AM - canopy gas shock (robert l. hunter) 2. 06:14 AM - Re: canopy gas shock (Steve Thomas) 3. 06:55 AM - Re: canopy gas shock (Craymondw@aol.com) 4. 07:52 AM - Re: canopy gas shock (Robin Young) 5. 09:52 AM - Re: canopy gas shock (Bruce Gray) 6. 10:28 AM - Re: canopy gas shock (steve korney) 7. 01:29 PM - Re: canopy gas shock (Robin Young) 8. 04:49 PM - Re: canopy gas shock (Roy Schechter) 9. 09:22 PM - Re: canopy gas shock (NYTerminat@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:52:49 AM PST US From: "robert l. hunter" Subject: Glasair-List: canopy gas shock Hello Helicat, I own a Glasair III, and have replaced the gas spring several times. If you can verify that the two canopies use the same gas spring, I will send on the part number and ordering info. Good Luck, Robert L. Hunter N957DJ Helicat wrote: I have recently purchased a Glasair I and I have been trying to find a replacement for my canopy gas strut. Does anyone have any information about where a person can obtain one, or where I would get the specifications, so that I can try to get one built? I have emailed the Glasair people twice, and have had no reply, so I am assuming that they do not sell them. Any help would be appreciated. I am in Canada. Thanks; Shona ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:14:47 AM PST US From: Steve Thomas Subject: Re: Glasair-List: canopy gas shock Don't assume that the gas springs are the same for the GIII and the GI. I can't believe that Glasair Aviation has not responded. They are usually very responsive. Did you try the address, parts@glasairaviation.com? Or call their main number and ask for the Parts Dept. They usually don't answer the phone, but if you leave a message they will get back to you. Best Regards, Steve ____________________________________________________________________ On Apr 6, 2007, at 11:37 PM, Helicat wrote: > I have recently purchased a Glasair I and I have been trying to > find a replacement for my canopy gas strut. Does anyone have any > information about where a person can obtain one, or where I would > get the specifications, so that I can try to get one built? I have > emailed the Glasair people twice, and have had no reply, so I am > assuming that they do not sell them. Any help would be > appreciated. I am in Canada. > > Thanks; > > > Shona > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Glasair-List_- > ============================================================ _- > forums.matronics.com_- > =========================================================== > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:55:42 AM PST US From: Craymondw@aol.com Subject: Re: Glasair-List: canopy gas shock The gas shock can be found at marinas and is used on boat hatches. If you buy it from a marine supplier don't say it is for an aircraft. The reason why Glasair doesn't sell them is because once the manufacturer found they where used on A/C, they shut them off. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:52:44 AM PST US From: "Robin Young" Subject: RE: Glasair-List: canopy gas shock Shona, the original kits were produced in the early 80's and used a gas cylinder from Boeing. They were used on the overhead compartment doors of a discontinued plane. I have had several go bad. Measure the length of the closed cylinder when the canopy is closed and again the length when it is open. Auto parts stores sell these for rear hatch's of small cars. They will likely not have what you need in stock but will have a chart that will list the specs you need and will special order it. The last time I bought them, I got the company name off the display and bought online. The minimum order required me to purchase three gas cylinders. Robin Young 286YM I have recently purchased a Glasair I and I have been trying to find a replacement for my canopy gas strut. Does anyone have any information about where a person can obtain one, or where I would get the specifications, so that I can try to get one built? I have emailed the Glasair people twice, and have had no reply, so I am assuming that they do not sell them. Any help would be appreciated. I am in Canada. Thanks; Shona ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:52:25 AM PST US From: "Bruce Gray" Subject: RE: Glasair-List: canopy gas shock Try http://www.guden.com/dampers.asp. Bruce www.glasair.org -----Original Message----- From: owner-glasair-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-glasair-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Helicat Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 2:38 AM Subject: Glasair-List: canopy gas shock I have recently purchased a Glasair I and I have been trying to find a replacement for my canopy gas strut. Does anyone have any information about where a person can obtain one, or where I would get the specifications, so that I can try to get one built? I have emailed the Glasair people twice, and have had no reply, so I am assuming that they do not sell them. Any help would be appreciated. I am in Canada. Thanks; Shona ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 10:28:47 AM PST US From: "steve korney" Subject: RE: Glasair-List: canopy gas shock Shona... Send me your canopy gas shocks and I'll recharge them for you... What pressure would you like... Best... Steve ----Original Message Follows---- From: Helicat Subject: Glasair-List: canopy gas shock I have recently purchased a Glasair I and I have been trying to find a replacement for my canopy gas strut. Does anyone have any information about where a person can obtain one, or where I would get the specifications, so that I can try to get one built? I have emailed the Glasair people twice, and have had no reply, so I am assuming that they do not sell them. Any help would be appreciated. I am in Canada. Thanks; Shona _________________________________________________________________ Need a break? Find your escape route with Live Search Maps. http://maps.live.com/?icid=hmtag3 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 01:29:13 PM PST US From: "Robin Young" Subject: RE: Glasair-List: canopy gas shock _____ From: owner-glasair-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-glasair-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Gray Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 12:52 PM Subject: RE: Glasair-List: canopy gas shock Also www.easylift.com . RObin Try http://www.guden.com/dampers.asp. Bruce www.glasair.org I have recently purchased a Glasair I and I have been trying to find a replacement for my canopy gas strut. Does anyone have any information about where a person can obtain one, or where I would get the specifications, so that I can try to get one built? I have emailed the Glasair people twice, and have had no reply, so I am assuming that they do not sell them. Any help would be appreciated. I am in Canada. Thanks; Shona ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 04:49:35 PM PST US From: Roy Schechter Subject: Re: Glasair-List: canopy gas shock YOUR BEST BET IS A MARINE SUPPLY OUTLET. MANUFACTURED BY ATTWOOD. LISTED IN WEST MARINE CATALOG AS SPRINGLIFT GAS LIFT SUPPORTS. GET THE 40# RATING. COST ABOUT 23$.GOOD LUCK. ROY ----- Original Message ---- From: Helicat Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2007 2:37:49 AM Subject: Glasair-List: canopy gas shock I have recently purchased a Glasair I and I have been trying to find a replacement for my canopy gas strut. Does anyone have any information about where a person can obtain one, or where I would get the specifications, so that I can try to get one built? I have emailed the Glasair people twice, and have had no reply, so I am assuming that they do not sell them. Any help would be appreciated. I am in Canada . Thanks; Shona We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:22:49 PM PST US From: NYTerminat@aol.com Subject: Re: Glasair-List: canopy gas shock Shona, you can get gas struts from McMaster-Carr. _WWW.MCMASTER.COM_ (http://www.MCMASTER.COM) , loook under gas springs. Bob Spudis In a message dated 4/7/2007 10:53:29 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, robin02@mindspring.com writes: Shona, the original kits were produced in the early 80=99s and used a gas cylinder from Boeing. They were used on the overhead compartment doors of a discontinued plane. I have had several go bad. Measure the length of the closed cylinder when the canopy is closed and again the length when it is open. Auto parts stores sell these for rear hatch=99s of small cars. They wi ll likely not have what you need in stock but will have a chart that will list the spe cs you need and will special order it. The last time I bought them, I got the company name off the display and bought online. The minimum order required m e to purchase three gas cylinders. Robin Young 286YM I have recently purchased a Glasair I and I have been trying to find a replacement for my canopy gas strut. Does anyone have any information abou t where a person can obtain one, or where I would get the specifications, so that I can try to get one built? I have emailed the Glasair people twice, and hav e had no reply, so I am assuming that they do not sell them. Any help would be appreciated. I am in Canada. 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