Fairchild Club Forum

'John – sad to hear it has to happen like this.However, as with Jim, I would be very interested in a list of parts you may have – I am just beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel after 21 years and could do with some ‘Backup’ on the shelf.Many thanksFrank CoxF24 Argus (UC61K) S/N 43-150...

'Folks, If it is any help I had my Grimes ST250-24 landing light overhauled by these guys http://www.avliteaviation.com/index.html – excellent service and quick too. They do not have any original bulbs left – unobtainable – so I had it converted to a modern sealed beam unit. I have not fitted or tes...

'Mike – I have Argus III (UC61K) SN 43-15025 Under restoration in North Devon (Post code EX39 5QZ) about 3hrs from Salisbury. You will be very welcome to visit. E-mail – coxs dot gorrel at virgin dot net BTW – are you any relation to Jo Denest the Ranger guru? Frank Cox From: fairchildclub@yahoogrou...

'Jim I had my 24 volt ST250 refurbished by Avlite aviation – http://www.avliteaviation.com/ - maybe you could use yours as a core for a 24 volt one. They had no spare bulbs but modified mine to take a modern sealed unit which replaces both the bulb and the reflector. Not sure if that is acceptable t...

'Gene, I am very wary about going onto your website when I get “Threat has been detected” and comes up as HTML:Script-inf. Maybe you/a computer wizard is able to investigate. Meanwhile – do you have a 24Volt E80 3 tooth starter for a Ranger amongst your goodies? Frank Cox Argus III G-BCBL From: fair...

'There is on mine - Ex military Argus - the venturies, not connected to anything, were there 'just for show' I think. Frank From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com] Sent: 11 June 2015 08:00 To: fairchildlist Subject: RE: [fairchildclub] Re: Oil consumption on Ranger...

'#1 is at the rear – the data plate has it - “No 1 cyl is at anti prop end”  Frank   From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com] Sent: 09 June 2015 20:11 To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com Subject: [fairchildclub] Ranger cylinder numbering    Dear List, On a Ranger L-44...

'Thank you Joe, This would be the perfect solution. However there is vertical movement of the rods relative to the fire wall - hence my query. It is an awkward one to get a good seal. Frank From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com] Sent: 24 March 2015 12:06 To: fairc...

'Thanks Airy, Sounds good - I am working on it. Frank From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com] Sent: 24 March 2015 07:23 To: fairchildlist Subject: RE: [fairchildclub] UC61K throttle & mixture rod firewall seals just apply this kind of protection to original des...

'Richard. I have sent you an email Frank Cox Argus III G-BCBL From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com] Sent: 09 March 2015 23:09 To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com Subject: [fairchildclub] Fairchild 24 Parts I've recently purchased a Fairchild 24 here in the UK and l...