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Do's and Don'ts of Shipping |
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| 1 |
All shipping companies charge by the
pound and over-all dimensions.
Please use the simple instructions and chart
provided. |
SHIPPING CHART |
| 2 |
Do Not: build your box from 2x10 s and ¾ inch
plywood- this adds excessive weight. (Please read (1) again). DO:
Use 1/2 inch plywood
- it's adequate |
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| 3 |
Do Not build your crate from pressed board,
particle board or OSB.
DO: buy
real ½ inch plywood. (4 or
5 ply
will work better than 3 ply)
We will not return your overhauled flight
control in a box built from pressed board, particle board or OSB
because the box may fall apart.
DO: To avoid delays in shipping and
extra crating fees, please spend the extra $5.00 per sheet and
buy the right stuff. |
Use 1.5 inch course thread Philips head screws
to screw your box together |
| 4 |
 Do Not use Styrofoam PEANUTS to pack your
flight control or any other parts;
they are messy and do not
work that well as they shift away from the part needing
protection.
Besides, it’s an outright “rude” thing to do.
We
Do Not want
them in our shop and you Do Not want them in yours. We will make
a point to send them back to you.
DO: Instead, use foam blocks … or,
in a pinch, newspapers. |
| 5 |
 DO: put handles on both ends of the crate so
the shipping company can move your 75 lb box. Solid electrical
wire works the best. (see photos)
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| 6 |
Avoid dents; Do Not stack the trim tab horns
on top of each other when crating two parts together. Pad the
tip (weight horn or cover) well to avoid damage. |
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| 7 |
Do Not send your bonding straps or static
wicks; please keep them with the airplane. |
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| 8 |
We Do Not use truck companies or UPS to
return your parts. They will not insure the contents or they may
not pay a claim even if the item is insured.
DO: Use FedEx - In most cases, it is only an extra $25-$50 dollars to ship your
high-dollar part using Fed Ex (we get a 20% discount on Fed Ex).
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If you are using a Truck line to ship
(I.e. R&L, Yellow, PIE, etc)
DO: List the content as class 56 “Scrap
Aluminum”.
Do Not write “Aircraft Parts” on the shipping label
or the freight will cost 200% more.
DO: Please pay freight at your end.
We will not accept freight collect shipments unless arrangements
have been made prior to shipping. |
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| 10 |
DO:
For truck lines only; screw 2x4 shipping
skids to the bottom of your crate.
Trucking companies will use a
fork lift to move your box; skids will make it easier for them.
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