Fairchild Club Forum

'Powder coating prevents proper inspections in the future. It hides cracks Jim Higham N81207 F24R46-108 On Dec 7, 2012, at 8:52 AM, Jeffrey Whitesell wrote: > > > Thanks, gentlemen. what your feeling on powdercoating? > > Jeff > On Dec 7, 2012, at 8:09 AM, Cy Galley wrote: > >> Funny, The military u...

'Put a sling around the engine mount attach point and lift with a cherry picker or gantry Jim Higham F24R46A N81207 On Dec 4, 2012, at 2:02 PM, "Tac" wrote: > I have a Fairchild 24 in my shop for an annual. I was wondering if anyone had jack pads or even drawings of pads that they have use...

'Understand, I've been down the road for STCs before. I was thinking the engineering has been completed for you, with some minor changes you could probably use a existing PMA'd axle, also the welding process could be updated. I do know at least one DERs who might be willing to help. Jim Higham F24R4...

'I don't know how many are looking for gear so I can't say if its worth your while but why not go for a STC and think of ways to improve on the original design. Jim Higham F24R46A N81207 On Oct 6, 2012, at 8:57 PM, "Tom_Downey" wrote: > How would that help other owners to get the replaceme...

'Thanks Steve, there is a slight difference. The Stromberg is rectangle and the Marvel is square, though I don't know if it could be modified. Jim Higham F24R46A N81207 On Sep 24, 2012, at 8:06 PM, "tandemtrainer" wrote: > > Jim, I have a couple that fit the Stromberg. Is there a differenc...

'I believe Tom Hegy of Hartford WI has a tail wheel for sale 262-224-3976, no tire or tube Jim Higham F24R46A N81207 On Jun 29, 2012, at 1:44 AM, "Michael kelly" wrote: > Ray Middleton is looking for a pair of cabin steps for his F 24R46, PN 41578 in parts catalog. Also a 10" tail whe...

'Reverse engineer implies identification of material alloys and hardness, or the prints will specify materials. Jim On May 9, 2012, at 10:27 AM, Hugh Loewenhardt wrote: > Jim, > New landing gear bushings should be made from Bearing-Grade Bronze, alloys 932, 936 or 954, not brass. Raw bearing-grade b...

'The last time I had one repaired by Maxwell in MSP, I was told the bearings are almost always bad and they are next to impossible to find, and that was 10 years ago. Jim Higham Aviation Turbines International Engine Sales/Service (319) 533-7890 On Apr 15, 2012, at 5:57 PM, "woodwing1" wro...

'Essco Aircraft also has manuals for the landing light if no one already has them, there is also someone on the "Warbird Exchange" looking for the manuals as well. Sent from my iPad On Apr 23, 2012, at 5:53 PM, "Jay" wrote: > I am also looking for this information any suggestions...

'National Aviation Heritage Area Email info@aviationheritagearea.org (937) 443-0165 They might be able to help or put you in the right direction Jim Higham Aviation Turbines International Engine Sales/Service (319) 533-7890 On Apr 23, 2012, at 5:53 PM, "Jay" wrote: > I am also looking for ...