Fairchild Club Forum

'Needing a master cylinder for my F24-40, 168. Left master cylinder (steel) bore is too badly corroded. Same issue on right (cast iron) master cylinder, but was able to resleeve.
Bill C.
281-222-6938'

'I have a set of 082 Aeromatic props with 220 hub. Need a set of servicable 085 blades. Any leads?
Also, having great difficulty rebuilding '35 Dodge Hayes brake master cylinder. Sent out to be resleeved. Any servicable units out there? Application F24R-40, 168.
Bill C.'

'Is anyone aware of a commercially available tow bar that will function on the tailwheel of a 24? Grumman, Ercoupe etc? I like the collapsable Bogi-Bars, but have no clue what may fit/work.
Happy Thanksgiving, Bill'

'I second Bill's congratuations on the Flyer. Nice work...
Bill C.

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "ptflyer19" wrote:
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> Congratulations and thanks to Mike and Penny Kelly on the new Fairchild Flyer received today. I appreciate what you guys do for the club!
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> Bill Johnson
> WASP ...

'I've incorrectly topped-off my Hayes brakes master cylinders with fresh DOT 3, rather than the DOT 5 used during prior servicing. I discovered that the fluid loss was likely due to a badly corroded (right)brake bleeder valve needle and seat, guessing from moisture in the system.

Jack Threadgill ...

'Feedback appreciated, Tom. Jaime and Mike have extended a hand to help resolve my problems. I've grounded the plane until we've fixed all issues. Feel badly that I've flown it with these problems up to now...
Bill C.

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "Tom" wrote:
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> Bill,
> To jack the ...

'Kindly inform me of the proper jacking point(s) for servicing the tailwheel on my Fairchild 24. I have a couple of photos of the tailwheel assembly, which would clarify two apparent problems:
1. The tailwheel link geometry placing the tailwheel in a reclining, versus upright position. Has the ...

'Glad you are happy with our components and service. Let us know if ever we can help in the future.

Healthy 2011 to you and yours as well,
Charles D. Feld
Inside Sales/Customer Service Manager

Aerospace Welding MSP, Inc
1045 Gemini Rd, Eagan, MN 55121
Phone Toll-Free 1-800-597-4315
Phone ...

'Can anyone inform me of the proper jacking points for my Fairchild 24W40 (with 200 hp Ranger)? I'd like to perform hydr strut maintenance, and while I'm at it wheel bearing replacement.

Also, is strut oil filled/measured at full extension, or under at-rest normal compression?

Unassociated ...

'Does anyone have an original F24R oil tank dipstick, or detailed drawings of same? What's installed in my Fairchild is a copper tube attached to the reservoir cap. It doesn't adequately indicate fluid level as fabricated. An extra for purchase or copying would be great.
Happy Holidays,
Bill C.'