Looking for a project plane...

[M Towsley]

Funny, you are right on that. Though I turn 58 in a couple of weeks, and thankfully still pretty lithe, I had a recent, slightly older, passenger who had a heck of a time getting his feet turned and through the front of the seat and door jamb area. It is a bit tight.

[mikerice]

Last I saw this aircraft was derelict in Mexia TX in a hail shed ( saw it about 2014). It had flat tires and needed recover, but could possibly be flown out. I was looking at it for a project, but I have a flying Tcraft and too many other projects. It would be worth a trip to see if it is still there. Not far from Dallas. Never contacted the owner, but the plane looked abandoned.

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FAA REGISTRY N-Number Inquiry Results

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N82023 has Assigned/Multiple Records

Data Updated each Federal Working Day at Midnight

Aircraft Description

Serial Number	2216	Status	Valid
Manufacturer Name	TAYLORCRAFT	Certificate Issue Date	07/21/1998
Model	F22A	Expiration Date	11/30/2020
Type Aircraft	Fixed Wing Single-Engine	Type Engine	Reciprocating
Pending Number Change	None	Dealer	No
Date Change Authorized	None	Mode S Code (base 8 / oct)	52631625
MFR Year	1992	Mode S Code (base 16 / hex)	AB3395
Type Registration	Individual	Fractional Owner	NO

Registered Owner

Name	RODRIGUEZ RICHARD V
Street	1912 AVENUE H APT 4C
City	BROOKLYN	State	NEW YORK
County	KINGS	Zip Code	11230-7404
Country	UNITED STATES

Airworthiness

Engine Manufacturer	LYCOMING	Classification	Standard
Engine Model	0-235 SERIES	Category	Normal
			Utility
A/W Date	09/18/1992	Exception Code	No

[PA1195]

I've tried Marty's method but my knees don't like to bend to my chest when turning. As I mentioned above I stand on the lower gear from the plane front facing the door then step up on my right leg and turn 180 to scoot my butt in on the seat. I can then move back further in the cockpit and pull my legs in behind me no problem. Getting out is a short pullback from the left door to get the feet and legs out and on or beside the left tire or ski. Then slide out forwards toward the prop. Works on wheels, skis, and floats.

Gary

[M Towsley]

Gary,

When standing on the lower gear you mean the actual gear, not the wheel or ski? I'm guessing your lower gear is not covered with fabric/paint. I would tear mine up if I did that. You can still use the back-in method, just scoot farther in before you pull your legs in.

[3Dreaming]

I knew a fellow with a wooden leg that flew a T-Craft. He got in from the Right side and slid across.

[PA1195]

Gary,

When standing on the lower gear you mean the actual gear, not the wheel or ski? I'm guessing your lower gear is not covered with fabric/paint. I would tear mine up if I did that. You can still use the back-in method, just scoot farther in before you pull your legs in.

Yes my gear is uncovered and I can foot the Grove brake or top of the ski. I have 26" Airstreak tires so they are too tall for my knees. I bought a set of steps that are supposed to fasten to the upper rear gear attach. But due to previous repairs and welding those fittings are a bit wider than stock (and perhaps more robust?) so the steps are too narrow to fit without some modification. Either way from the front it's quite easy to step up, turn, bend, scoot in butt first, and slide without lots of knee bending or stress.

Gary

[3Dreaming]

Yes my gear is uncovered and I can foot the Grove brake or top of the ski. I have 26" Airstreak tires so they are too tall for my knees. I bought a set of steps that are supposed to fasten to the upper rear gear attach. But due to previous repairs and welding those fittings are a bit wider than stock (and perhaps more robust?) so the steps are too narrow to fit without some modification. Either way from the front it's quite easy to step up, turn, bend, scoot in butt first, and slide without lots of knee bending or stress.

Gary

All of the Taylorcraft steps I have seen attack to the strut attachment not the upper gear attachment.

[PA1195]

All of the Taylorcraft steps I have seen attack to the strut attachment not the upper gear attachment.

Technically yes they attach to the strut fitting ears that's subject to the AD not the gear ears, but I consider them as one welded unit.

https://www.taylorcraft.org/docs/TCRAFT_FITTING_SB2007-002.pdf

Gary

[RyanShort1]

I'm still looking, and wanted to also mention that an L-2 project would now be higher on my list now that I'm re-investing time in another project of mine at www.lbirds.com

[Ragwing nut]

I'm still looking, and wanted to also mention that an L-2 project would now be higher on my list now that I'm re-investing time in another project of mine at www.lbirds.com

I have the ultimate L-2 project. The last one of the 4 YO-57 acceptance airplanes for the Army L-2 contract.

[RyanShort1]

I have the ultimate L-2 project. The last one of the 4 YO-57 acceptance airplanes for the Army L-2 contract.

I'm afraid to ask how much... but that would be the perfect kind of restoration project.

[LostnSpace]

[QUOTE=Ragwing , just sent you a PM, gary

[Ragwing nut]

[QUOTE=LostnSpace;n182044][QUOTE=Ragwing , just sent you a PM, gary

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[RyanShort1]

I looked a a pretty sad airplane yesterday nearby. It's "intact" but really needs some hard TLC. Thing was that the owner wants $13.5 for it and it's not been in annual or had it's engine run for basically five years and the fabric is 1970 vintage.

[RyanShort1]

As mentioned in the post before, I went to look at a project plane in Fort Worth. Pretty sad, but maybe someday it will fly again. I've got current pictures and the pictures in this post are flattering...

https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/rvs/d/fort-worth-1949-taylorcraft-bc12-65-hp/6843506530.html

The good news is that in the meantime it looks like I may help out a CAF unit with an L-2!