BC12D Cowling

[mike bc12d]

Is there a source for a new top cowling for the BC12D,both right and left.
Michael

[Mark Julicher]

Re: BC12D Cowling

If you can't find a source, the top cowlings are the easiest to make, especially if your old hinge and latches are reusable.

[Ragwing nut]

Re: BC12D Cowling

Make them out of 3003 aluminum. Trim to fit.

[flyguy]

Re: BC12D Cowling

The curves are a little strange, but it is not too difficult. The slip hinge is a problem if you don't have a good one.

Question (was this asked before on here?) is there a source for the trunk latches??
DC

[VictorBravo]

Re: BC12D Cowling

Question (was this asked before on here?) is there a source for the trunk latches??
DC

http://www.reliablehardware.com/Category/Latches.aspx?gclid=CPG56-mRp5YCFQRfagod3Tl17A

They're called "drawbolts" too I guess. 5 minutes on Google should yield plenty, since the above link required 5 Google-Seconds

[VictorBravo]

Re: BC12D Cowling

http://www.windcorp.com/latches.htm

Scroll down to the last item

Also... drawbolt in glorious BRASS !

http://www.elderly.com/accessories/items/CH24-BRASS.htm

Also Nickel

http://www.atcoproducts.com/drawbolt513p.html

[flyguy]

Re: BC12D Cowling

Thanks for the drawbolt google results. The google results I got before pretty much tracked with the results I am getting with my left magneto, Chuckle. Drawbolt, eh, learn something every day. Would have pictured something like a sliding bolt for a gate??
The brass one is kinda cute. I guess the $2.50 one isn't FAA certified, you think?
If it was MIL-Spec it would be $250 from my experience working for aerospace contractors.
DC

[NY86]

Re: BC12D Cowling

This is an Alon part. I should have included a ruler, but it is 2 3/8" long.

[VictorBravo]

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I guess the $2.50 one isn't FAA certified, you think?

DC

It is strongly suspected that if you were to contact the Taylorcraft Foundation's officer in charge of historical archives, and asked what kind of latches the factory used when originally manufacturing the aircraft... you might find evidence that they used drawbolt latches fairly similar to the Google links

I'm fairly certain they did not call Aircraft Spruce or Aviall to buy them for $250.00 in 1946 dollars!

[Hank Jarrett]

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There are parts on my 41 (original parts) that the identical same part (even the manufacturer and part number stamped in the side) is on the shelf at our neighborhood hardware store. There are LOADS of old Studebaker parts all over pre-war Taylorcrafts and I was told by one of the old-timers from the factory there was a Studebaker plant just down the road where they got things like knobs, door handles, trim cranks and interior fabric for the seats and headliner. Taylor was a good engineer who understood where "aircraft" parts were needed and where they weren't. An "aircraft" part becomes an "aircraft" part as soon as it is put on an aircraft. MOLT Taylor (not our Taylor) made airplanes from PAPER! Any part that can be demonstrated as able to safely carry the load, can become an "aircraft" part. It's a "paper" issue, not a naming issue.
Hank

[Ragwing nut]

Re: BC12D Cowling

Dzus fastners were also used. I have some original drawbolts, so if your buying new, make sure you get the correct replacement if it can be found.

[Forrest Barber]

Re: BC12D Cowling

Got lots of the big part ; they were trunk latch fasteners. yes anything becomes an "aircraft" part upon inspection by the factory . here attached are the fastners plus the famous "bumpers".