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- Sun Aug 16, 2020 4:04 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: Mylar, Oratex, X-lam, Diatex, Poly fibre, Seconite aaaaagh
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3556
Re: Mylar, Oratex, X-lam, Diatex, Poly fibre, Seconite aaaaagh
Ceconite and Poly Fibre fabric are one and the same product off the same loom with different stamps on them. I, a first time restorer, used Ceconite fabric and Poly fibre thereafter following the 'idiot proof' Manual for Poly Fibre - with excellent results. One big advantage of PF is it does not bur...
- Wed Jun 17, 2020 9:51 am
- Forum: Sales & Wants
- Topic: Bungee Shock Cord Tool
- Replies: 1
- Views: 905
Re: Bungee Shock Cord Tool
Will it work with Piper 'Hydrosorb' units? - not all of them will.
Thanks
Frank Cox
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Thanks
Frank Cox
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- Mon May 18, 2020 9:32 am
- Forum: Sales & Wants
- Topic: 9.7mm hand reamer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2813
Re: 9.7mm hand reamer
These folk may be able to help - if not in stock they can sourse it for you.
www.tracytools.com
I know the problem - forking out many £s for a one job tool!
Frank
www.tracytools.com
I know the problem - forking out many £s for a one job tool!
Frank
- Wed May 06, 2020 10:16 am
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: Spraying my aircraft
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3077
Re: Spraying my aircraft
I invested in one of these - simple to use and set up (Poly Fiber paints) https://www.axminstertools.com/fuji-semi-pro2-hvlp-spray-system-501285 Worth every penny for a professional finish to what, after all, has been a labour of love. You can always sell it if you have no further use for it. Frank ...
- Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:24 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: Mild Stuff - Cleaning
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1238
Re: Mild Stuff - Cleaning
'Simple Green'
https://www.simplegreen.co.uk/index.php ... cleaner-uk
No wax in it so good for matt finishes
Bugs and oil just slide off with no effort - brilliant stuff.
Frank
https://www.simplegreen.co.uk/index.php ... cleaner-uk
No wax in it so good for matt finishes
Bugs and oil just slide off with no effort - brilliant stuff.
Frank
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:26 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: Radio problems Icom A220 intercom noise
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4574
Re: Radio problems Icom A220 intercom noise
It seems you are not the only one - Super cub folk 'over there' don't like it
https://www.supercub.org/forum/showthre ... =icom+A220
Frank
https://www.supercub.org/forum/showthre ... =icom+A220
Frank
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:41 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: Duralac/JC5A and Cromate confusion.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6220
Re: Duralac/JC5A and Cromate confusion.
I've heard it said that if JC5A is used where skins overlap there will be a problem with achieving a good paint finish as the 'goo' will creep out and the paint will lift at the skin joints. Apparently some paint shops may reject a job where it has been used - possibly worth thinking about.
Frank Cox
Frank Cox
- Fri Jun 07, 2019 1:48 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: cockpit notice labels
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2090
Re: cockpit notice labels
Get some made at your nearest sign making business to your own design but with the correct wording.
Frank Cox
Frank Cox
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:05 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: AT3000 altitude encoder
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3060
Re: AT3000 altitude encoder
Are you sure it's the encoder and not the altimeter?
Anyhow this might point you in the right direction
https://www.airwich.com/uploads/3/4/7/3 ... manual.pdf
I don't think there will be a 'Home Fix'.
Best of luck
Frank
Anyhow this might point you in the right direction
https://www.airwich.com/uploads/3/4/7/3 ... manual.pdf
I don't think there will be a 'Home Fix'.
Best of luck
Frank
- Wed Apr 03, 2019 5:45 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: Degaussing/demagnetizing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1851
Degaussing/demagnetizing
I am getting close to finishing my rebuild project and am now clearing up the smaller items. However the mag compass is 'Stuck on 100*' regardless of the aircraft heading although when removed it is fine. The bracket in which it is mounted is clamped to the main spar carry through tube, and was for ...
- Wed Mar 20, 2019 10:57 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: Wing to Fuselage Gap - Rubber Strip?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3255
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 4:04 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: Wing Strut Bolts - Washers?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3243
Re: Wing Strut Bolts - Washers?
I have found the same anomaly during my Argus rebuild - are the bolts the correct length? - I found some that were one size too long.
Frank Cox
Frank Cox
- Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:01 am
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: removing paint from aluminium
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1879
Re: removing paint from aluminium
For small items I soak them in cheap thinners (gun wash) - it normally softens everything except 2 part epoxy - for larger areas an old towel soaked in said thinners spread over the area does the job. When the paint is soft, or even flaking, remove with a soft scraper and finish gently with a maroon...
- Sun Dec 09, 2018 9:48 am
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: Out of the box
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12341
Re: Out of the box
The Buccaneer had audio AoA from its inception in the late 50s/early 60s but we always checked it was 'On speed' for the AUW. To rely solely on it without cross checking when established on finals can lead to fast/slow 'problems' if the calibration has slipped.
Frank
Frank
- Sat Oct 20, 2018 3:55 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: Sealant for fuel system pipe fittings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4820
Re: Sealant for fuel system pipe fittings
I use 592 but ensure that the first three or four threads of the male fitting are left 'clean'. It's anti-galling properties allow you to get the fitting really snug. 592 does not set dead hard and there is absolutely no problem unscrewing the fittings - have done it many times. Cleaning old sealant...