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by coxargus
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:33 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Proposed Piper rudder AD
Replies: 1
Views: 953

Re: Proposed Piper rudder AD

I have carried out Piper Service Bulletin 1379 (downloadable) to confirm my rudder is contructed of 4130 steel. The major problem is obtaining/finding someone with the 70% nitric acid as it is a highly controlled substance (ie making explosives). I was lucky to find an engineer in the SW who had jum...
by coxargus
Sat Aug 27, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Wanted Delco generator for 0-200
Replies: 2
Views: 1973

Re: Wanted Delco generator for 0-200

I have a Delco 1101900 35A and appropriate regulator - working fine when removed if that would be any use to you.

Frank Cox
by coxargus
Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Continental O-200 For Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 2414

Re: Continental O-200 For Sale

Why are you selling it?

I had an engine rebuilt/overhauled by that company several years ago that had so many major external and internal discrepancies that it had to be completely overhauled again (elsewhere) without ever being installed on the aircraft!

Frank
by coxargus
Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Wanted: 5052-0 grade aluminium fuel line (tube)
Replies: 3
Views: 2078

Re: Wanted: 5052-0 grade aluminium fuel line (tube)

There's some here but the shipping will probably cost more than the tube!

https://www.wicksaircraft.com/shop/5052 ... um-tubing/

Frank
by coxargus
Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Magneto 500hr check/overhaul
Replies: 9
Views: 5364

Re: Magneto 500hr check/overhaul

Try Soar aviation - Steve Hodge 07890 519 924 [email protected] if you would like a professional to look at it - reasonably priced too!
Frank
by coxargus
Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:42 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: 12 VOLT GENERATOR + REGULATOR FOR SALE
Replies: 0
Views: 2082

12 VOLT GENERATOR + REGULATOR FOR SALE

Belt drive 12 volt 35 amp Delco Remy generator and regulator - serviceable when removed.
£65.00 + shipping
Changing to an alternator.
[email protected]
by coxargus
Thu Jul 22, 2021 2:49 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Permit renewal, two day turnaround
Replies: 28
Views: 27624

Re: Permit renewal, two day turnaround

This was amazing - less than 24hrs!
Test flight in the morning - mailed the renewal application in the 1600 collection - new validation by email 1430 the next day - 221/2 hr turnaround!
Frank
by coxargus
Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Taking the P (lead?)
Replies: 4
Views: 2203

Re: Taking the P (lead?)

Rob, - You must have been looking at the Australian version of Soar Aviation who did go insolvant. I picked up my mag a month ago. There were no signs that anything was amiss. In fact quite the oposite - full of optimism for the future. His phone is 07890 five one nine 924 should you wish to speak. ...
by coxargus
Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:39 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Taking the P (lead?)
Replies: 4
Views: 2203

Re: Taking the P (lead?)

The company you mention cost me 14k for an engine overhaul some 20 years ago - I had to have it overhauled again at half the price without ever installing it - a mutitude of serious discrepancies - a bent camshaft and main bearings out of limits among many others - long story, They still have the sa...
by coxargus
Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Adhesive for laminating spruce "I" struts
Replies: 6
Views: 2636

Re: Adhesive for laminating spruce "I" struts

Aircraft Spruce (via LAS) have several epoxies - might find a good one there.
by coxargus
Mon Feb 01, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Trig TY96 8.33 Radio for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1408

Re: Trig TY96 8.33 Radio for sale

Now sold
by coxargus
Sat Jan 30, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Trig TY96 8.33 Radio for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1408

Trig TY96 8.33 Radio for sale

Trig TY96 8.33 radio plus mounting tray and EASA form 1 release certificate dated Feb 2017. £950.00 ONO. contact email [email protected]
by coxargus
Sat Jan 02, 2021 3:33 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: 1/16" Mahogany Plywood For Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 2086

1/16" Mahogany Plywood For Sale

1 1/2 sheets 8ft x 4ft x 1/16 inch mahogany plywood with British Plywood Manufacturers certification remaining after project completion. £85.00. Collection from north west Devon.
Frank Cox
01237 431 503
by coxargus
Thu Sep 03, 2020 2:29 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Luscombe lift strut
Replies: 1
Views: 879

Re: Luscombe lift strut

This could be an eye watering exercise............... https://www.univair.com/luscombe/view-all/u082213-1-luscombe-lift-strut-right/ https://www.ebay.com/itm/Luscombe-RH-Wing-Lift-Strut-Assy-P-N-082213-1/122463647384?hash=item1c8366f698:g:FQkAAOSwHHFY~zM~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/345281612183...