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by Jim
Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:52 pm
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: advise
Replies: 20
Views: 6580

Re: advise

'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:

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> Thanks, gentlemen. what your feeling on powdercoating?
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> Jeff
> On Dec 7, 2012, at 8:09 AM, Cy Galley wrote ...
by Jim
Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: Jacking a Fairchild 24
Replies: 2
Views: 1014

Re: Jacking a Fairchild 24

'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 ...
by Jim
Sat Oct 06, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: Parts Manufacturing Approval
Replies: 14
Views: 4061

Re: Parts Manufacturing Approval

'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 ...
by Jim
Sat Oct 06, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: Parts Manufacturing Approval
Replies: 14
Views: 4061

Re: Parts Manufacturing Approval

'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 ...
by Jim
Tue Sep 25, 2012 5:56 am
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: Air Staightener
Replies: 8
Views: 2941

Re: Air Staightener

'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:

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> Jim, I have a couple that fit the Stromberg. Is there a ...
by Jim
Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: F-24 tail wheel hub , tire and tube. Cabin steps.
Replies: 2
Views: 786

Re: F-24 tail wheel hub , tire and tube. Cabin steps.

'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 wheel ...
by Jim
Wed May 09, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: landing gear bushings
Replies: 2
Views: 809

Re: landing gear bushings

'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 ...
by Jim
Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:59 am
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: Beech Prop
Replies: 4
Views: 1501

Re: Beech Prop

'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 ...
by Jim
Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: Grimes ST 250 Landing Light Wiring
Replies: 5
Views: 1865

Re: Grimes ST 250 Landing Light Wiring

'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 or ...
by Jim
Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:26 pm
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: Grimes ST 250 Landing Light Wiring
Replies: 5
Views: 1865

Re: Grimes ST 250 Landing Light Wiring

'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 ...