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Need Replacement 6A Nose Gear/Strut Fairing

dbier99

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I'm installing the Antisplat Nose Job 2 reinforcement bracket on our recently acquired 6A. It does have Van's modified nose strut / nose wheel but figured the extra reinforcement can't hurt. Unfortunately, the builder appears to have trimmed the strut fairing a bit tight so there is not enough clearance to put it back on with Nose Job 2 bracket installed. I called Antisplat and they no longer have any of the roomier fairings they made for the first version of the fix (Nose Job 1) so I next tried to order one from Vans. Unfortunately they are on back-order. If anyone has one they want to sell - or knows of another source - I'd love to hear from you. Thanks!
THIS IS THE VAN'S PART:
https://store.vansaircraft.com/fiberglass-nose-strut-fairing-kit-gear-leg-fairing-nose.html
 
UPDATE...

I called Vans this morning and they now have the fairing and related parts in stock (although website not updated) so I've got one on it's way. Once it arrives I may be asking for points on how to trim the fiberglass as needed for proper fit and tips on riveting the piano hinge latch (have very limited riveting experience).
 
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If you don't have one, buy or barrow a squeezer (manual or pneumatic) you don't want to use a rivet gun / bucking bar on the fiberglass.
 
If you don't have one, buy or barrow a squeezer (manual or pneumatic) you don't want to use a rivet gun / bucking bar on the fiberglass.

Thanks! We will track one down. Is there any special type of saw or cutter needed for trimming fiberglass. I'm concerned about chipping/cracking it if we don't use the right tool/technique.
 
Cutting fibreglass

Thanks! We will track one down. Is there any special type of saw or cutter needed for trimming fiberglass. I'm concerned about chipping/cracking it if we don't use the right tool/technique.

A Dremel tool with an abrasive wheel is good for fine cutting and trimming of fiberglass parts. Alternatively an oscillating multi-tool also works well. Hopefully you have at least one of those tools.
 
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