New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

[Taylorman]

Happy New Year !!!

Well I was one of the lucky one to have everything wiped when this website went down, oh well.
I did have a few answers from specific question that I will need to re-post.
So to refresh everybody's memory I have attached the latest progress on my project.
Currently covering the tail feathers.
Question, what is the stitching interval measurement for the tail feathers, 4"?
Thanks all!

[Pearson]

Re: New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

Jerry,

In my copy of AC43.13 there is a graph on page 2-21 that shows the spacing based on Vne speed. But before the graph it says to use manufacturer's spacing, if it can be determined. If not, then use the graph. I interpret it as 3.5" outside of the slipstream and 2.5" within. I suggest you obtain a copy and check it out for yourself, just to be sure. There is a lot of valuable info in there. I have seen a copy of it online somewhere.

[VanDy]

Re: New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

straight from FAA.gov you have to download each chapter individually, but its all there.

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentid/99861

[crispy critter]

Re: New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

I use 2.5"....never have to worry about it that way,lol. Seriously, if you go by the regs it would be 2.5" on the vertical(factory used 3.5 I think???), 2.5 of the left horizonal and left elevator, and 3" or 3.5" on the right horizonal & elevator....The wings are another story if you have truss rib wings. Like I said at first, I seriously always use 2.5" on everything so I never have to worry about it....its a little more stitching but not as much as you would ever really notice.

[3Dreaming]

Re: New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

I use 2.5"....never have to worry about it that way,lol. Seriously, if you go by the regs it would be 2.5" on the vertical(factory used 3.5 I think???), 2.5 of the left horizonal and left elevator, and 3" or 3.5" on the right horizonal & elevator....The wings are another story if you have truss rib wings. Like I said at first, I seriously always use 2.5" on everything so I never have to worry about it....its a little more stitching but not as much as you would ever really notice.

The tail could be up to 5". AC43 says twice the spacing of the prop wash area for tail surfaces.

[Taylorman]

Re: New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

The tail could be up to 5". AC43 says twice the spacing of the prop wash area for tail surfaces.

That is what the Poly Fiber manual states as well, if not known use twice the spacing of the prop wash. The vertical fin was already done when I bough the project and it has a 4" spacing on it.
Anybody else wants to shime in?

Thanks

[Pearson]

Re: New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

Jerry,

What does your IA say about this?

[Taylorman]

Re: New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

I have a call into him, will let you know

Jerry,

What does your IA say about this?

[Taylorman]

Re: New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

I have a call into him, will let you know

He said to use AC 43.13.1B

b. When the original lace spacing on the
empennage surfaces and fuselage, is not
known, a maximum spacing of two times the
spacing shown in figure 2-12 for the slipstream
area (prop wash) on the wings may be used.

So I will use 4" just like the vertical fin that was already done.

Thanks all!

[barnstmr]

Re: New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

Here is the tail of 1039 BC65 NC22207. Maybe you can scale it for dimensions, but looks to be approx 4 inches.



photo by Doug Ratchford at the 2012 Central Texas Taylorcraft Fly-in

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

Man I love all the old pre-war logos!

Hank

[barnstmr]

Re: New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

Man I love all the old pre-war logos! Hank

We refer to that one as the "inverted mustasche" logo.

[Taylorman]

Re: New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

We refer to that one as the "inverted mustasche" logo.

Very nice, was that painted free hand or is it a decal?

[Taylorman]

Re: New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

Question to the group.
I am covering the doors of my 1940 BL65 project, is the inside of the doors also covered with fabric?

Thanks

[Taylorman]

Re: New 1940 BC65 Restoration.

Some updates on the project,

-Finished covering the horizontal stabs and elevators, next will be rib stiching them and finishing tape.
-Also cut open the inspection area for the elevator control horns and folded and glued about 1/2 inch of fabric on the inside of the frame.
-All finishing tape is done on the fuselage.
-Will cover the doors and rudder next.