Landing light needed

[Buell Powell]

This isn't for a my Taylorcraft but I am looking for a Grimes 6" 12volt retractable landing light (working or not, I just need the gear that opperates the slider which moves the bulb housing)for a Fairchild 24 that I am restoring. I believe the Cessna 120's and 140's used the same light. Would really appreciate any leads to find one.
Buell Powell

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Landing light needed

120/140 had a smaller 5 in light rather than the 7 in that was in a 24. I may have an extra here. Give me a call.

Mike

[Carl E. Carson]

Re: Landing light needed

Buell: I don't have any information on a landing light, however I did want to visit with you about a "bubble" glass for a compass. I have the original compass that came on my '40, BC-65, NC 29624, but the glass is broken. Someone on the forum suggested contacting you as they thought you had found a source of glass for your project. If this is the case, would you please get in touch. Thanks so much.

Carl Carson
Cedar Rapids, Ia.
[email protected]
319-366-4545 (h)
319-560-4944 (cell)

[Buell Powell]

Re: Landing light needed

Carl,
Did you get the reply to the private message I sent? If not let me know, or you are welcome to call me @830-935-2294.
Buell

[crispy critter]

Re: Landing light needed

The 1948 Ragwing Cessna 170 uses the 6" retractable light. I remember about 15 years ago my dad removed it and put a landing light in each wing because the retractable would work right. I think he still has the complete assembly.I'll find out.

[Buell Powell]

Re: Landing light needed

Kevin,
THANKS! Mike Redpath has a gear he is sending me but if you would sell the landing light for not Toooo much I would really like to buy it. Mine has some more problems that I think if I have 2 I could make one really nice one. I think your Dad was right to replace the light in the 170 because almost everyone that had the old Grimes retractables had problems. In the Fairchild there just isn't a very good way to put a light in the wood leading edge. I plan on making a large inspection plate so that I can remove the light without to much trouble because eventually it will probably need to be worked on.
Buell

[Carl E. Carson]

Re: Landing light needed

Buell: Yes, I got your message and did reply, hope you got it. I'll get in touch with Tom B. Thanks for your suggestions and help.

Carl