It's annual time, and I am going to rebuild the flaps properly. I need to source two odd bits for the original 1948 ragwing. I welcome any pointers beyond the "list price" from the manufacturer.
#0520106 - Bracket Assembly
#0520120 - Clip, flap return spring
And for those folks who haven't taken a good look at the attach hardware for their flaps, I recommend investing in some good flap gust locks to keep them from getting beat up at the tie down.
Richard
Flap Repair
Moderators: GAHorn, Karl Towle, Bruce Fenstermacher
Many 170 and 170A owners park their airplanes with the flaps fully deployed to prevent them from flapping in breezes, prop-blasts, helio-choppers, etc.
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.