Re: Tailwheel boot

[James L. Rice]

'Hi all,

Does any one know of a source for 24 and PT tailwheel boots?

Airtex offers boots for C-195, Stearman and Stinson V-77. Are any of
these adaptable?

I have the old one from my 24R46 and probably could have one made
locally, but wanted to check here first.
Mine is old and crusty, so it's hard to tell what material it is made from.
Mine laces up in the back, is that the original
style?

Thanks in advance,

Jim Rice
N81292
N62847'

[Jamie S. Treat]

'Jim,

Your going to have to make one yourself or contract out. The drawing (Dwg
43144) for the boot is on the Fairchild CD. Also the retaining wire drawing
is there.

I use rubberized canvas for my boots. Made a half a dozen a few years ago.
Very easy. Lacing is not on the drawing. Two brass button snaps are used.
You can get them a the local awning shops.

Jamie S. Treat A&P/IA
Aircraft Restoration & Repair
24201 David C. Johnson Loop
Kelly Airpark
Elbert, CO 80106
HM/Shop 303-648-0130

----- Original Message -----
From: "James L. Rice"
To: "Fairchild Group"
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 6:10 AM
Subject: [fairchildclub] Tailwheel boot


>
> Hi all,
>
> Does any one know of a source for 24 and PT tailwheel boots?
>
> Airtex offers boots for C-195, Stearman and Stinson V-77. Are any of
> these adaptable?
>
> I have the old one from my 24R46 and probably could have one made
> locally, but wanted to check here first.
> Mine is old and crusty, so it's hard to tell what material it is made
> from.
> Mine laces up in the back, is that the original
> style?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Jim Rice
> N81292
> N62847
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

'

[Thekortas@aol.com]

'Jim: I have several NOS boots that are of the canvas type. Never installed.
They were made for installation on the Fairchild. Contact me directly at:
Thekortas@aol.com and we can discuss the details to see if the type I have is
what you are looking for.
Steve Korta


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[James L. Rice]

'Thank's to everyone for the info. I'll follow up on the leads.

Jim Rice
N81292
N63847'

[Curt Kinchen]

'Try contacting Bob Riffle, N7EUC@nventure.com

He makes great PT tailwheel boots, main gear oleo boots, draft
curtains, etc.

Curt Kinchen


--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "James L. Rice"
wrote:

> Thank's to everyone for the info. I'll follow up on the leads.
>
> Jim Rice
> N81292
> N63847

'