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I currently have my original '52 seat frames stripped down and am preparing to custom cover with foam and leather. I have been struggling with how to best substantiate the removal of the springs, especially on the bench seat frame. I don't doubt the strength of the ceconite or the gray herculite, b...

Second Gene's recommendation, I have found the USPS to be the most reasonable for international shipping.

Bruce Fenstermacher wrote:What is this handle for?

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In drift cars that would be a bump brake

Great video Kari!
Johneb

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AN fitting on fuel line at carb was aluminum. Has to be steel, R&R that
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Nathaniel, can you please give us the reference that requires fuel line to have steel fittings?

And then there might be a limit to travel trying to prevent breaking off the vertical stab due to rudder doublet.

Just adding some photos of one way the steps can break.

What are nylons?

George I think you are probably thinking of the Piper Apache, the early ones had only one pump. In the blurry drawing below of the Conny L-049 model Hydraulic system drawing, you can see there are part number 59 on each engine, the legend says 59 is Hydraulic pump. Constellation L-049 Hydraulic draw...

Brian, could you please post another picture of your tailwheel spring bracket that includes just a little more of the spring bracket. It appears that you have a doubbler that takes in the last two spring bracket bolts, I have not seen this done before. When installing the new spring don't forget to ...

George, some nice, must be, steam bending of the frame, around the windshield, on the top of your end table.

As we are talking about 3 maybe 4 holes behind the door post, perhaps they are for both the arm rest and the ash tray.

4583C wrote:George, I’ve always heard “Confession is good for the soul” and the telling of this tale may save somebody else from a similar fate. Does this mean I’m no longer sworn to silence?

Holy Cow, Paul what does George have on you that would keep you silent?

Bruce Fenstermacher wrote:George, my current pride and joy.

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Teresa says this is the best airplane we've owned

Bruce, are you back among the flying? Sport Pilot of special issue? whatever way great news!

Congrats on the purchase Ryan, Can't tell you how much you are going to enjoy it as you have already experienced that.
Johneb