Fairchild Club Forum

'--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "mcclurebill@..." wrote: > > > Thanks for that. I suppose I should have said which props amongst the approved options are working out the best for the members. Kind of a black art, I think, since there a few manufacturers and the criteria are not nece...

'--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "Bob" wrote: > > > Tim, > > I don't know what you have, but my Fairchild 24-C has the adjustable trim-tabs (made up of spring steel) that are exactly as you describe. > > Bob Waldron > Webster, MN Dear Bob: I will try to figure out how to post a photo...

'--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "mcclurebill@..." wrote: > > I'm in need of an overhaul for a Warner 145. Not many out there still doing these. I really need experiences and opinions on the shops out there still doing these, ASAP. Looking at Holloway Engineering in particular, but w...

'We have an extra rudder here which seems to NOT be off an F-24 c8c. It is a good bit taller and a bit deeper near the tip. It has several distinttive features. It has a piece of rod at the tip top in line with the hinge pins which I am guessing is a mounting point for a swiveling wire antenna attac...

'--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Downey" wrote: > > There is a letter from the factory in this web board (someplace) stating all wings in the 24 series are the same. I donated it from my aircraft's history records to the club. last I knew Dan Casali had the file. > > dcasali@......

'Can yall tell me if the wing structure is the same on an f-24 between a 34/35 and a 1938 model? (ignoring the differences due to flap/no flap and fuel tank differences ) Did the wood structure remain basicly the same ???????? Also are there any good wings out there for sale ??????? Thank you, Tim B.'

'The F-24 I have been working on has a non-tapered axle and it had a simple cast aluminum collar with a cross bolt to retain it on the axle. The single remaining oregional one is full of cracks, streached internaly and useless except as a pattern perhaps. What is the general concensus on how to cons...

'Have warner 145 with a na-r5a carb. Attached to bottom of the carb is a heat exchanger that gets exhaust heat through it. We've been described roughly how it should be plumbed but we are wishing for a good picture of how it should look and how the air filter should look (no air filter). Some engine...

'--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "flyingbanks" wrote: > > I'm a little disappointed ... Besides the generous Mr. Tom Downey, I > have not had a single other offer for help with my gear leg fairings > since posting my request. I was under the impression that this site > was the best a...

'We are needing a taolwheel for the F-24 c8c. The tire we have says 2.8/2.5 x 4 ( if that is the tire that goes with it ???? ) We have a tire and wheel but the wheel has a race but no bearings. Does anyone have a serviceable tailwheel that they would part with ? Is there a aftermarket wheel assy. th...