During assembly of one of our PW-6's we had a problem with one of the aileron quick-disconnect joints. There's a knurled sleeve that holds a push button captive in a keyhole shaped slot. This sleeve was inadvertently extended to the point that the pushbutton came clear of the sleeve and got launched into the void by the spring underneath it. We are unable to locate this button now and need a replacement. Has anyone else experienced this problem? If so, how quickly were you able to obtain a replacement?
Thanks,Carl, I may have some PW-5 connectors. Send me a photo. Unfortunately I’m heading away for two weeks tomorrow morning and won’t be able to check until then. mhutnick ate ptd dot net
Carl Johnson
Sugarbush Soaring
During assembly of one of our PW-6's we had a problem with one of the aileron quick-disconnect joints. There's a knurled sleeve that holds a push button captive in a keyhole shaped slot. This sleeve was inadvertently extended to the point that the pushbutton came clear of the sleeve and got launched into the void by the spring underneath it. We are unable to locate this button now and need a replacement. Has anyone else experienced this problem? If so, how quickly were you able to obtain a replacement?
Thanks,We own 2 PW-6's and have not had that problem yet. We also have had other gliders in our club, both private and club owned, that have the same connector and I have never heard of an issues. I do have spare parts from a damaged Krosno (KR03 Puchatek)
Carl Johnson
Sugarbush Soaring
Hi all,you get caught in a similar bind.
We did manage to locate a spare push button from an old fitting so we're all set now. Jerzy is checking into the availability of this part from Poland, and given how easily this happened I think we're going to order a few spares. Let us know if any of
Thanks,Just wondering if the small spring beneath the button was perhaps either missing or not quite extended enough which might have allowed the button to be more recessed in the hole. But glad you have Jerzy working with you...he was instrumental in our club
--Carl
Sugarbush Soaring
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