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Upcoming military move has me considering parting with my Clipwing Taylorcraft project to the right person. Located in Elbert, CO (between Denver and Colorado Springs).
The project began as a ‘46 BC12D. I have been modifying per the Cole and Swick plans. Most of the fuselage, tail surface, and torque tube fabrication/welding has been completed. You will find most of the prep work has been completed before final assembly of components. I don’t think a builder would have any issue complying with the 51% rule.
I have inspected, acid etched, and alodined all wing ribs. The left wing has been primed green for easy identification. They are in excellent shape. The smaller wingtip ribs still need to be repaired due to some minor corrosion on the trailing edges where moisture likely pooled.
Brand new stainless steel wing brace wires have been purchased. These were made with rolled, not cut thread. All steel wing parts (compression struts, mounting brackets, etc) have been media cleaned, inspected, and primed. I would suggest purchasing or fabricating pre-war style aileron hinges for aerobatic flight, due to galvanic corrosion commonly found on the cast magnesium ones.
Included are two brand new sets of custom front/rear spars. These are the laminated variety produced specifically for this project by Steen Aero Lab to the Swick specifications. As you can imagine, these weren’t cheap. Read more about them here: http://www.steenaero.com/products/wi...ated_spars.cfm
The torque tube has been completed per Swick plans. I had a retired Lockheed machinist produce Pitts-style torque tube bearings which turned out to be a work of art. Zinc fitting, large KP bearing, and machined delrin…the works! Should produce an exceptionally smooth control system with zero slop.
The tail feathers have had the extra bushings for the additional tail brace wires welded. These have been inspected and primed…good to go.
Doug Dodge, a well known pilot and fabricator in the aerobatic community, produced a Pitts style fuel tank with a sight gauge and flop tube for inverted flight. He also partially completed an engine mount for a Lycoming O-320. Unfortunately he passed away, however I have the mount/jigs/baseboard for completion by a welder of your choosing.
Brand new spruce stringer stock and Pitts-style standoffs included as well. No slipping stringers during knife-edge flight.
A Lycoming O-320 A1A can also be included. It will need an overhaul. I had purchased it to rebuild as an experimental aerobatic engine.
An Ellison 4-5 throttle body injector can also be included. Prefect for aerobatic flight. Will likely need an overhaul.
A B&C lightweight starter and overhauled fuel pump is also included.
This would be a fine project for someone looking to build and fly a clipwing. A complete set of Cole and Swick plans is also included. Other miscellaneous hardware has been cleaned/CAD plated.
Also included is an original post-war Taylorcraft wheel pant. I purchased this with the intent of using it as a mold to produce carbon fiber wheel pants in the original shape. These are hard to come by.
All work has been completed under the supervision of an experienced, full-time IA/restorer in his shop. I hate to consider parting with this project as it has been a joy to work on. Open to reasonable offers and I’m happy to answer any questions or provide additional photos. Thanks.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...it?usp=sharing
Original Post:
Upcoming military move has me considering parting with my Clipwing Taylorcraft project to the right person. Located in Elbert, CO (between Denver and Colorado Springs).
The project began as a ‘46 BC12D. I have been modifying per the Cole and Swick plans. Most of the fuselage, tail surface, and torque tube fabrication/welding has been completed. You will find most of the prep work has been completed before final assembly of components. I don’t think a builder would have any issue complying with the 51% rule.
I have inspected, acid etched, and alodined all wing ribs. The left wing has been primed green for easy identification. They are in excellent shape. The smaller wingtip ribs still need to be repaired due to some minor corrosion on the trailing edges where moisture likely pooled.
Brand new stainless steel wing brace wires have been purchased. These were made with rolled, not cut thread. All steel wing parts (compression struts, mounting brackets, etc) have been media cleaned, inspected, and primed. I would suggest purchasing or fabricating pre-war style aileron hinges for aerobatic flight, due to galvanic corrosion commonly found on the cast magnesium ones.
Included are two brand new sets of custom front/rear spars. These are the laminated variety produced specifically for this project by Steen Aero Lab to the Swick specifications. As you can imagine, these weren’t cheap. Read more about them here: http://www.steenaero.com/products/wi...ated_spars.cfm
The torque tube has been completed per Swick plans. I had a retired Lockheed machinist produce Pitts-style torque tube bearings which turned out to be a work of art. Zinc fitting, large KP bearing, and machined delrin…the works! Should produce an exceptionally smooth control system with zero slop.
The tail feathers have had the extra bushings for the additional tail brace wires welded. These have been inspected and primed…good to go.
Doug Dodge, a well known pilot and fabricator in the aerobatic community, produced a Pitts style fuel tank with a sight gauge and flop tube for inverted flight. He also partially completed an engine mount for a Lycoming O-320. Unfortunately he passed away, however I have the mount/jigs/baseboard for completion by a welder of your choosing.
Brand new spruce stringer stock and Pitts-style standoffs included as well. No slipping stringers during knife-edge flight.
A Lycoming O-320 A1A can also be included. It will need an overhaul. I had purchased it to rebuild as an experimental aerobatic engine.
An Ellison 4-5 throttle body injector can also be included. Prefect for aerobatic flight. Will likely need an overhaul.
A B&C lightweight starter and overhauled fuel pump is also included.
This would be a fine project for someone looking to build and fly a clipwing. A complete set of Cole and Swick plans is also included. Other miscellaneous hardware has been cleaned/CAD plated.
Also included is an original post-war Taylorcraft wheel pant. I purchased this with the intent of using it as a mold to produce carbon fiber wheel pants in the original shape. These are hard to come by.
All work has been completed under the supervision of an experienced, full-time IA/restorer in his shop. I hate to consider parting with this project as it has been a joy to work on. Open to reasonable offers and I’m happy to answer any questions or provide additional photos. Thanks.
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