Re: PT 19 inspection

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:59 pm

'Hi.
I am looking at a PT 19 that I may buy. It hasn't flown or been annualed in 6 years, what should I be looking for. I know the center section can be a problem is there anyway to inspect? Thanks Chris.'

Jack Threadgill · Post by **Jack Threadgill** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 6:25 pm

'Drop the tanks and all lower metal and inspect the spar.

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On Aug 8, 2013, at 4:59 PM, "Chris" wrote:

> Hi.
> I am looking at a PT 19 that I may buy. It hasn't flown or been annualed in 6 years, what should I be looking for. I know the center section can be a problem is there anyway to inspect? Thanks Chris.
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David Stroud · Post by **David Stroud** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 6:41 pm

'And do what to inspect the spar, Jack ?

DS

----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Threadgill
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] PT 19 inspection

Drop the tanks and all lower metal and inspect the spar.

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On Aug 8, 2013, at 4:59 PM, "Chris" wrote:

> Hi.
> I am looking at a PT 19 that I may buy. It hasn't flown or been annualed in 6 years, what should I be looking for. I know the center section can be a problem is there anyway to inspect? Thanks Chris.
>
>

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Jack Threadgill · Post by **Jack Threadgill** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 6:59 pm

'I think there is a service bulletin out there that covers that. A very close visual inspection for cracks. Especially for cross grain cracks. Tapping and listen for delamination and/or bad glue joints and any soft spots.

Just some suggestions.

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On Aug 8, 2013, at 7:41 PM, "DAVID STROUD" wrote:

> And do what to inspect the spar, Jack ?
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> DS
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jack Threadgill
> To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 8:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] PT 19 inspection
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> Drop the tanks and all lower metal and inspect the spar.
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Aug 8, 2013, at 4:59 PM, "Chris" wrote:
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> > Hi.
> > I am looking at a PT 19 that I may buy. It hasn't flown or been annualed in 6 years, what should I be looking for. I know the center section can be a problem is there anyway to inspect? Thanks Chris.
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