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Jacking solution for ES

Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2024 3:31 pm
by DrewDickinson
Please share your very best solution for lifting the ES mains.
I remember Lancair had a small bracket solution years ago, that attached to the main gear axle area.
Ideas / suggestions appreciated.
thanks - Drew Dickinson

Re: Jacking solution for ES

Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2024 2:59 am
by Ryan Riley
Drew, have you checked for the jack attachment? Most ES builders made a mount that is usually in the cargo area under the foldaway floor. I can take a pic and upload so you can see mine. I believe some owners have had aftermarket ones made. I think Bob Pastusek or Matt Speare would know.

Re: Jacking solution for ES

Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2024 9:53 am
by Matt Speare
Drew:

You can get the ES adapter thru Unionfab.com by creating an account and submitting a quote to purchase from a previous order: Order ID: XJ20240306-9678358659-2. With shipping it was around $200. You likely only need one, as you probably aren’t going to have a need to jack both sides at the same time. The wheel fairing needs to be removed to utilize. A few pictures of what it looks like and how to use it below.
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Re: Jacking solution for ES

Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2024 3:03 pm
by DrewDickinson
Thanks all for the assist here.

Matt's source (unionfab.com) was able to resurrect the previous order and is going to produce.
Landed cost is roughly $200 bucks for a single. Their rendering attached.
I am ordering a single
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today, if anyone else needs one of these, let me know and happy to tag it on to my order.

Ryan - you bet, this will be an easy "must take with" item that will stow nicely in the baggage compartment. My hanger neighbor saw me lifting the airplane for a new W&B, and said..."so how you going to do that if you are away from here" - which provoked this search.

Appreciate all the help here guys - Drew