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  1. rkirk77

    PA-14 Aileron

    I am looking for the wing assembly and part number 42441 drawings (aileron drive) for a PA-14. Anyone know where I can get the information?
  2. rkirk77

    ***WANTED*** A65-9 Accessory Case

    ***WANTED*** - Continental A65-9 Accessory Case (Continental Part #6234) Please PM me if you wish to part with one.
  3. rkirk77

    Taylorcraft BC -12 Drawings

    Hi Guys, I recently purchased a Taylorcraft BC 12-65 and was wondering where to get a set of part / assembly drawings. I have tried on FB and on the Taylorcraft forum but they all seem to be oblivious (.. on purpose or not). Where is the best place to find them?
  4. rkirk77

    Piper PA-20 / 22 Airframes

    Looking for Pacer / Tri-Pacer airframes in Ontario, Canada. PM me for more info.
  5. rkirk77

    Flying Flea

    Hi Guys, I am thinking about starting a Flying Flea project, but I wanted to know what the history of this aircraft is like. Does it have a good safety history, is it easy to build.. and also where do I get the plans from?
  6. rkirk77

    Ryan ST-A Parts / Technical Drawings

    Where can I find a set of drawings for a Ryan ST-A? I've looked high and low and haven't been successful in finding any.
  7. rkirk77

    Piper PA-8 Skycycle

    Where is the best place to get info on this one-off aircraft? Why was it not put into production?
  8. rkirk77

    Pietenpol Springer Gear?

    I am working on my landing gear and wanted to know if anyone has any guidelines / drawings for building a springer (similar to PA-18) rather than the bungee alternative that is in the plans.
  9. rkirk77

    20 Gallon Aluminum Tank

    Hi guys, I just wanted to know where is a good place for information regarding the fabrication of an aluminum fuel tank?
  10. rkirk77

    Using Douglas Fir

    I just wanted to see what everyone one thinks about using Douglas Fir versus the standard Sitka Spruce. Does the cost savings outweigh the convenience factor and weight? PS, does anyone have any more specific info on the "acceptable substitutes" to Sitka Spruce?
  11. rkirk77

    Wing Rib Test Strips?

    Hi Guys, I am 4 ribs in to my Pietenpol project and just found out that I was supposed to make a "test strips" along with the ribs (per side?). What is the method used for testing joints that are bonded together with epoxy? I've heard of guys gluing 2 sets of scrap pieces together (..and...
  12. rkirk77

    4130 Tube Steel Alternatives?

    What alternative steel grades can be used for building a Pietenpol Air Camper fuselage, and how would much would I have to compensate the tube thickness?
  13. rkirk77

    Pietenpol Tube Fuselage

    Hi Guys, I've been looking over the drawing of the Camper and can't really tell where the different sized sections are welded together on the bottom of that fuselage. The rest is pretty clear, but the bottom is really hard to read. PS, I intend on using an A-65 / 75 / 85. :ban:
  14. rkirk77

    Continental Connecting Rod Quiz!

    What is the difference between a connecting rod stamped Atlas 5401, and one stamped Atlas 5561?
  15. rkirk77

    Removing the steel sleeves.

    I was wondering if there is a method or technique for removing the steel sleeve from an aluminum cylinder (Continental A-75).
  16. rkirk77

    Continental A65 /A75 Parts

    Is there currently a manufacturer of new parts for the Continental A65 / A75 other than the company itself?
  17. rkirk77

    Steam box

    Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make a steam box? Are there any designs floating around that are commonly used in this community?
  18. rkirk77

    Continental Valve Cover Rapair

    I am new to the game here and just wanted to ask a few questions about Continental covers. I recently purchased a few valve covers on ebay and stripped them down using a media blaster with crushed glass @ 30 PSI. I couldn't help but notice that a few of them have signs of corrosion. Here are...
  19. rkirk77

    Pietenpol Air Camper Airfoil (Digital)

    Hi Guys, I recently purchased the blueprints for a Pietenpol Air Camper. I am a bit of a 3d geek and am learning to use Autodesk Illustrator and I want to be able to replicate the wing (and parts) starting with the airfoil. What is the best way to do this?
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