EXPlanes
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Last Activity: 1 day ago
Joined: 02-17-2025
Location: Cloquet, MN USA
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F21A disc brake installation
Completing the F21A disc brake assemblies using stainless teflon lined flex line and Cleveland caliper assembly with Parker/Cleveland brake cylinders. In summary the setup was easy and clean once I had the lines and cleaned up the other parts originally on the ship when it was built. The cost of both...
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Float fittings on F21A
Since the F21A can be setup to be a float plane I decided to install welded on float fittings during the rebuild. With nothing available I used a local set fabbed out of 4130 for Piper Super Cubs. The fit was easily adapted by applying a little heat to the fitting to form it to the fuselage prior to...
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Improvements to F21A during rebuild
During the rebuild of my F21A I decided to secure the seat cushions to keep them from moving around yet for easy removal when required. I added snaps to the kick plate for the bottom cushion and added snaps with short strap material to attach to the baggage compartment wood plate.
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