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 ...

'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 ...

'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 ...

'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 ...

'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 ...

'There is on mine - Ex military Argus - the venturies, not connected to
anything, were there 'just for show' I think.



Frank



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'#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]
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Subject: [fairchildclub] Ranger cylinder numbering Dear List,

On a Ranger L-440 ...

'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



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'Thanks Airy,



Sounds good - I am working on it.



Frank



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Sent: 24 March 2015 07:23
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Subject: RE: [fairchildclub] UC61K throttle & mixture rod firewall seals





just apply this ...

'Richard.

I have sent you an email



Frank Cox

Argus III G-BCBL



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Sent: 09 March 2015 23:09
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Subject: [fairchildclub] Fairchild 24 Parts





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