Inspsection Covers

[Miguel]

I can not identifi these Inspection Covers of my Taylorcraft BL12-65.-
Could your help me identify them?
Rectangular cover is 7 12/16" X 5-1/16". Round cover is 4 1/2" diameter.-
Many thanks to alls.
Miguel.-

[3Dreaming]

Re: Inspsection Covers

The round one is a standard vintage vented wing inspection cover. There are several different styles, but it could be an original. I would have to see it close up to be sure.

The rectangular cover could be from anywhere someone decided to put it. If you have two I would say they go above the aileron bellcranks.

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: Inspsection Covers

They look like the ones on my 41. Agree the rectangular one is over the aileron bellcrqnk. Vented ones were on the belly of mine.

[Miguel]

Re: Inspsection Covers

Thanks, 3 Dreaming and Hank. The aileron bellcrank cover are smaller, and I have the
two.
The vented cover was the only, bur do not remember place.
Miguel.

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: Inspsection Covers

If you have ever tried to work on an aileron bellcrank through the original rectangular cover you will understand why a lot of them are larger than Taylorcraft designed them. They must have had mechanics with REALLY DAINTY hands back then!

Hank

[3Dreaming]

Re: Inspsection Covers

I have seen a rectangular cover below the horizontal stabilizer before, but not sure about originality. I have also seen one on the bottom of the fuselage just in front of the forward tailwheel spring mount. Again I don't think it was original.