Tweet
Going to take on the winter project of rebuilding the wings of the t-craft. It is going to get new spars and whatever other surprises show up. Also going to look for a new set of struts. Will see how things go might rebuild the whole plane. Just wondering where everyone is finding parts for these old birds?
-
-
Re: 1941 bc-12-65
I made a LOT of them on my 41. There is nothing in a 41 Taylorcraft you can't make in a reasonably well equipped garage with enough time and hard work (on the airframe). Take a look at some pictures of the factory in the early 40s. You are MUCH better off getting on line here and finding an original part that is already made!
A small lathe and mill will make it a lot easier!
GO FOR IT!
Hank -
Re: 1941 bc-12-65
Yeah but if you need built up ribs.......get in line!
Larry"I'm from the FAA and we're not happy, until your not happy."Comment
-
Re: 1941 bc-12-65
If the Foundation ever gets ownership of Taylorcraft a couple of tools I would like to build are a pre-war truss rib material former and rib manufacture tool, and the tool to make Taylorcraft rib wires THAT FIT THE TAYLORCRAFT STAMPED RIBS! It's a simple tool to make the wires, but the paperwork would be the problem, unless of course we owned the rights to the plane.
HankComment
-
Re: 1941 bc-12-65
Owner-produced parts?Comment
-
Re: 1941 bc-12-65
I have already got some of the dakota cub style t extrusion and was working on a fixture to machine it to build ribs...need to get a PMA and stc though to sell them. TimN29787
'41 BC12-65Comment
-
Re: 1941 bc-12-65
That's the problem. It isn't worth the investment in tooling for owner produced. If we owned the design and rights we would BE the factory and it wouldn't loose quite so much money (still not going to get rich building airplanes, but at least we would be loosing a cheaper shirt). If more than one design can use the "T" rib metal for their ribs you cut the cost for all.
The tool I had in mind for the rib fabric wires would have movable pins to make different wires for different designs. It would be a hand made wire, but for low production runs automation probably wouldn't pay the cost back. My time is cheap sitting in front of the "boob tube" making a few hundred feet of wire clips.
HankComment
-
Re: 1941 bc-12-65
Just rib stitch them like the prewar'sN29787
'41 BC12-65Comment
-
Re: 1941 bc-12-65
I believe is more easy build the stamped style ribs, similar to the last manufactured and can use wire, screws, or pop rivets for secure fabric in lieu of rib stitching.-
Too, with the stamped ribs, is more easy to put metal panel covers over the wing tanks.-
Miguel.-Comment
-
Re: 1941 bc-12-65
The older, pre-war built up ribs are lighter than the stamped ribs but they are more prone to damage, harder to make, more expensive and generally more of a PITA.
That said, if you have a pre-war sometimes you just want to keep it original. We are Taylorcraft Tribe mates. We don't always do what makes sense.
Hank
Comment
-
Re: 1941 bc-12-65
Yes, I understand this, also. I feel me a tribe member too, be sure. Only give my opinion. I am learning from all yours.-
Hugs to all tribe.-
Miguel.-Comment
-
Re: 1941 bc-12-65
Migule,
You have been a tribe mate since your first message. When are you going to post some pictures of your project? I would also like to know if it ever had a US registration "N" number and what the serial number is. It would be fun if it is close to my plane. Got any history on your BL (C) 12-65?
HankComment
-
Re: 1941 bc-12-65
Thanks, Hank. Yes, I will send pics when start working in projet, if Forrest send me the solicited information on spar and ribs.-
My BL12-65 is serial Nº 3367, and was modified to Continental 65 (A65-8F) before I buy it in year 1964.-
I believe never has a N number, but I am not sure.-
Best regards,
Miguel.-Comment
-
Re: 1941 bc-12-65
Mine is 3214 so mine is a little older than yours. I will check my records and see if I can find anything on your plane.
Have you joined the Taylorcraft Foundation yet? Lets you get more information much easier! Talk to Forrest.
HankComment
-
Re: 1941 bc-12-65
In accord with information from Forrest, mine was manufactured in 01/29/42 and
test fly was made by his father.-
Your also can be manufactured in January 1942.-
Yes, I am member of TF, but still have not the member Nº.-Comment
Comment