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 ...

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

'--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, Pilot4906@... wrote:
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'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 ...

'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 be ...

'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


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'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'