ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

[swoeric]

Ive haven't flown in a couple years life got busy about mid annual

plane is mostly back together in the mean time a friend just got one that had been stored in a car trailer l no logs etc have a couple questions so ill put them in bullets instead of a thread for each

?BC12 65 hp restored ish 1999 no logs possible EAA chapter build in VA N39210 any info?

going to get information ordered from FAA monday to begin the process

?lift struts... yes you can buy new. also thought maybe i saw a trade in program or a rebuild of your originals to seal them any info and possible price for this?

?wood Props. the varnish is thin and needing refurbished. Any suggested shops can this be done easily? idea on price?

??Re registration ... does anybody have experience how painful etc.. I have the form downloaded????

?obtaining new airworthiness certificate.. after having recreated logs ad"s verified and compliant signed off as airworthy by an IA how painful is the inspection by dr and FAA hoops???



Thank you much I will get more pics of this find and post them soon

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

The records show it is a 1945 BC-12D owned by David Taylor and the registration is expired. The address is in Missouri in Rolla. The SN should be 6464. If you don’t have it the bill of sale from him would probably go a long way towards getting the paper work back in place.
I have LOTS of info on the early 45 planes and there are a few things that could be different from a typical 46 BC-12D. My 45 is completly apart with no covering and can be a source for any detail photos you may need.

Hank

[swoeric]

Re: ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

yep i looked up the records the data plate inside the cabin on the tail and also the engine all match. I was hoping somebody might know who was previous to that mo owner. but paper work from fas should be back tues.

What has to be done to refinish a wooden prop

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

Lots of people can refinish it.....if you want to hang it over your fire place. Just be sure to use a really reputable prop shop if you want to fly behind it. I would start with the manufacturer. There will be other places who can do a good job, but you need to research them individually. Almost always safe with the manufacturer.

Hank


I am assuming it is more than normal wear to the finish. Your IA will tell you that.

[Ragwing nut]

Re: ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

If its a sensenich you can send it back to them. If its something else, the watsonsville air museum is the only certified wood repair station outside a manufacturer. Per AC43, re varnish is the only thing an A&P can do unless they have changed the rules again. I noticed your in Stillwater, you could always bring it to me and I can do it for you. I may know a thing or two about wood props, and I have the balancing equipment. I also have a ton of parts too.

[Nefj40]

Re: ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

I saw Nc39210 posted on Facebook earlier today.

[swoeric]

Re: ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

yep i posted it on fb


I used to be in stillwater but now in grove oklahoma.. still not far

it structurally looks good. I have a coatings business so shooting a protective coating is cake.. i was more concerned with balancing since i don't have that stuff. Ill check with sensenich and see what the charge and get in touch with you ragwing I'm 918 740 0972

[Ragwing nut]

Re: ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

pm sent

[flyguy]

Re: ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

On the struts: I just received my final 2 (rear) from Wag aero and unless you are very near Aero Fabricators (or other source?) the shipping of your old struts to them for sealing will bring the cost very close to that of buying new ones with one way shipping included.
Darryl

[3Dreaming]

Re: ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

Getting the airplane registered to the new owner is the first order of business. You will need to track down the last registered owner or their heirs and get a bill of sale, and supporting documentation that they can sign the bill of sale if needed. Occasionally there may be other issues that will require attention, but a call to the FAA registration branch will set you on the right path if that is the case.

A replacement airworthiness certificate shouldn't be a problem. Once the airplane is registered by the new owner he can request a replacement certificate form the FAA. All it takes is a letter to the local FSDO from the registered owner requesting a replacement certificate, because the old certificate was lost. This is assuming that the airplane has been issued a permanent airworthiness certificate. If it hasn't had a permanent certificate issued then it will require a conformity inspection.

[lfries]

Re: ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

I'm assuming you ordered the FAA CD on the Aircraft. Just want to be sure that's what your waiting on. Lots of good data re: the ownership/lien t and 337 data that was filed with the FAA.

[astjp2]

Re: ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

Send it to sensenich...

yep i looked up the records the data plate inside the cabin on the tail and also the engine all match. I was hoping somebody might know who was previous to that mo owner. but paper work from fas should be back tues.

What has to be done to refinish a wooden prop

[swoeric]

Re: ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

and the plot thickens


The plane data plates show it to be a bc12d

it has a lycoming 0145

data plate in the cabin shows it as a bc12d w lycoming motor and matching serial of motor

the plane says its a 1945 as registered previously

fuselage has separate trim elevators near the tail wheel






Yes i have the FAA info and only show a 337 for the stits and at some point a mounted strobe that is no longer there

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

Looks like we may have another potential "Frankenstein". Not to worry. Some of the nicest "Ts " out there are mixed years and heritage. Unless you are an originality nut like me, you get your plane together with reasonable parts mixes that are safe and acceptable to the feds.
I don't think there were any 45s with trim flippers, but you could have a left over pre-war fuselage (they did use a few left over from before the war when they started production back up). I WOULD NOT put it past them to have used a pre-war flipper fuselage on a post war plane. y 45 has a BUNCH of "funky" differences that took me years to document and figure out.

I have seen your work before Eric. She will be a beauty when you are done. Just make sure you get her so she will survive a configuration verification with your IA. ;-)

Hank

Have fun removing all the junk on the plane that is NOT in the logs!

[Ragwing nut]

Re: ok Im back into the fold and have a couple questions

45 models are a bastard mix of parts starting with leftovers being used up of 41 parts. I can't say that I have seen a 45 with the flipper trim. the 45 wing is all to itself, steel tube prewar doors, I thought they had transitioned to later trim system but yours is a very early 45 model so who knows. BTW i sent you a pm