Fairchild Club Forum

'That's what I thought, but have recently seen two Rangers with metal props. One was a F-24 for sale at Courtesy Aircraft that advertised a metal Hartzell and another one a Starduster Too. I don't know what kind that was. This is just a curiosity, but if anybody has additional info, please send alon...

'Are any metal props approved for use on a Ranger?'

'--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, Pilot4906@... wrote: > > F24 Is this part for a PT or a F24? > > > > **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been r...

'Anybody know where I can find a tailwheel link strut (p/n 4390-1) in
good shape?'

'I'm in need of three servicable Ranger cylinders. Anybody out there
got some they want to part with? Depending on availablity of
cylinders and their bore size, I may also need appropriate domed
pistons, too. If you can help me, please reply directly to
gad(at)gel.com. Thanks!'

'I'm looking for tailwheel parts for my 24. Specifically, at this
point, trunion components. Anybody know of a source for these parts?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. - gary'

'Gentlemen - I have a NAR-4 series carb on my 200 hp. F24R-9, which may be in need of some repair or a rebuild. Anybody got any recommendations as far as repair stations and/or parts suppliers? Also, other than a four bolt attachment to intakes, instead of a two bolt arrangement, what's the differen...

'Anybody have any experience with the Jasco alternator/voltage regulator? Mine stopped working and is low time since installation in 2000. My mechanic wants to play the "replace parts until problem fixed" game. I'd prefer to isolate problem and fix or rebuild, if possible. Any help would b...

'Jamie - Thanks for the help. I'll let you know how it turns out. Are you planning to go to Sun-n-Fun this year also? If so, I'd like to meet you. Last year I camped under the wing of my Starduster Too. I plan to sleep under my Fairchild wing this year. - gary --- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, &...

'I have a '39 F24. How much play should be in the tailwheel connecting
link where it attaches to the fuselage? I seem to have excessive side
to side wobble as if the bolt holes are elongated at the fusealge
attach point. Thanks in advance for any input. - gary'