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by Michael Thomas
Fri Nov 01, 2019 9:03 am
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: PT-19 Brake Bladders.
Replies: 17
Views: 6642

Re: PT-19 Brake Bladders.

' Does anyone have an STC? On Friday, November 1, 2019, 10:38:01 AM CDT, wsknettl@centurytel.net [fairchildclub] wrote:   Fritz, There are several examples of the Cessna 310 Cleveland brake system being installed on several 24's as well as PT-23's. The 23's use the complete 310 wheel & brake but...
by Michael Thomas
Thu Oct 31, 2019 7:22 pm
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: PT-19 Brake Bladders.
Replies: 17
Views: 6642

Re: PT-19 Brake Bladders.

' Thank you for the info Jim,  I have been wondering where to start. Mike On Thursday, October 31, 2019, 8:16:33 PM CDT, james chybicki rampratone@yahoo.com [fairchildclub] wrote:   MikeWe used the Cessna 310 Wheel, so Tires size stayed same, and Cessna 210, 2 puck Brake set up.  We worked closely w...
by Michael Thomas
Thu Oct 31, 2019 8:09 am
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: PT-19 Brake Bladders.
Replies: 17
Views: 6642

Re: PT-19 Brake Bladders.

' Which Cleveland brakes should one use.  Is there a particular part number this is STC for the UC-61K / 1940 F24W ? Mike On Thursday, October 31, 2019, 10:05:36 AM CDT, james chybicki rampratone@yahoo.com [fairchildclub] wrote:   Convert to Cleveland systemWe fought against it for a few years, but ...
by Michael Thomas
Sat Oct 19, 2019 7:50 pm
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: F 24H
Replies: 3
Views: 2323

Re: F 24H

' Also, has the engine been changed to the 200HP?  The info i have for the original F24H was a 150HP Ranger instead of the later 200HP version which came out in 1944. Mike On Saturday, October 19, 2019, 7:52:31 PM CDT, Dennis Strong DStrong@kodiakroofing.com [fairchildclub] wrote:   The plane is han...
by Michael Thomas
Fri Oct 18, 2019 7:18 pm
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: F 24H
Replies: 3
Views: 2323

Re: F 24H

' Where is aircraft located, and do you have pics?My email is michael_thomas8@yahoo.com Mike On Friday, October 18, 2019, 4:30:16 PM CDT, Dennis Strong DStrong@kodiakroofing.com [fairchildclub] wrote:   I have a 1937 F24 H Model that is for sale complete and flying, low hr. 200HP Ranger. I have stag...
by Michael Thomas
Fri Oct 18, 2019 10:00 am
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: Instrument panel mount drawings
Replies: 4
Views: 2691

Re: Instrument panel mount drawings

' Bob, If these drawing are for a fairchild 24 I would love to have you email me a set.  I am restoring a 1940 F24W.  My email is michael_thomas8@yahoo.com.   Thank you, Mike On Friday, October 18, 2019, 10:42:59 AM CDT, Robert Etter robertetter@ymail.com [fairchildclub] wrote:   I have a set of dra...
by Michael Thomas
Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:45 pm
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: Yahoo shutting down groups...
Replies: 24
Views: 7464

Re: Yahoo shutting down groups...

' Check out http://www.Codias.com   it is new but growing with none of the hassles of FB Mike On Thursday, October 17, 2019, 4:44:03 PM CDT, dave hadfield dave@hadfield.ca [fairchildclub] wrote:   I'm ok with FB as long as it's a closed page, moderated. Not open access.  Thanks for taking this on! -...
by Michael Thomas
Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:18 pm
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: Extra Parts for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 1847

Re: Extra Parts for sale

' Hi, can you send pics of the throttle and mixture rods and bell cranks as well as the air maze box and inlet tubes?  how much are you wanting for the wing struts?Thank you. Mike Thomas On Friday, September 27, 2019, 7:51:24 PM CDT, james chybicki rampratone@yahoo.com [fairchildclub] wrote:   Hi Fa...
by Michael Thomas
Sun May 05, 2019 11:22 am
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Wing Spars
Replies: 0
Views: 583

Wing Spars

'Does anyone know how many different size wing spars were used on the various Fairchild 24's, UC-61 and C-61's.   I have a copy of an a Structural repair of the c-61 series transport airplanes published by the Army Aircorp as Technical Order no. 01-115ca-3  which gives the dimensions of the front an...
by Michael Thomas
Sun May 05, 2019 10:57 am
Forum: Yahoo Group Archives
Topic: Re: Wing spars
Replies: 16
Views: 4052

Re: Wing spars

' Thank you for the information Bob.  Sorry you are having medical issues.  I have them myself.   FAA makes me feel like a circus performer jumping through hoops every year when I renew my flight physical. Regards,Mike T On Sunday, May 5, 2019, 9:28:08 AM PDT, Robert Etter robertetter@ymail.com [fai...