Fairchild Club Forum

' Tighten cables. Get Outlook for Android From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com on behalf of ozzie@arearealestate.com [fairchildclub] Sent: Monday, July 8, 2019 9:03:50 AM To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com Subject: [fairchildclub] PT-23 Shimmy     I know this has been answered many times. After settin...

' That's who I use.  Good services, reasonable pricing. NC28685 From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Bill Johnson bjohnson@tnbnetbank.com [fairchildclub] Sent: Thursday, July 5, 2018 11:51 AM To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [fairchildclub] 120 mineral oil     You can order...

' And it'll destroy the brake pads if DOT 5 gets on them.  Solvent soaking is a waste of time.  Trash em... NC28685 From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Ranchaero Wing Shop david@ranchaerowingshop.com [fairchildclub] Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 3:20 PM To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.c...

' Yep.  Almost have to be wealthy to maintain/fly an older bird these days... From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Robert Etter robertetter@ymail.com [fairchildclub] Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 11:54 AM To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] F24 Altimeter     I wou...

' Thanks for your advice Joe!  I already spent the bucks at a Houston shop with marginal results. I'll chat with Keystone and compare expected results.  Maybe a newer replacement altimeter with the Logo is my best option. Bill C. From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Joe Preston Joe@Prest...

' Group, I've got an inaccurate altimeter in my '40 F24, N28685.  Instrument shop was not able to improve.  Any available gauges, preferably with Fairchild logo? Bill C. (281)222-6938 From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com on behalf of dc871f@yahoo.com [fairchildclub] Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 9:22 AM...

' Jamie,  Congrats on the completion of your biplane! Saw your SS300 pic in the current Sport Aviation - sweet! Bill From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com on behalf of 'Jamie Treat' jamietreat@q.com [fairchildclub] Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 9:57 AM To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [...

' Try John Ellis  johnee35@aol.com Bill From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com on behalf of dsummerall@gmail.com [fairchildclub] Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 1:03 PM To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com Subject: [fairchildclub] Ranger 200 HP core wanted     We are looking for a potential core engine for o...

' After.  Parts were in great shape prior.  Fluid was funky brown, but worked (hygroscopic contam). Advantage is DOT 5 won't strip/discolor your paint from drips/spills, etc.  NOTE that if DOT 5 contaminates the pads, kiss them off. No amount of solvent flush will recover their braking efficiency. S...

' Steve, I'm running DOT 5 in my Hayes setup.  However, the moisture  contamination you mentioned below is real.  I experienced severe corrosion at the bleeder nipples, to the point they wouldn't seal.  Ultimately had to replace the entire block and nipple.  Beyond that, both master cylinder bores w...