Maybe I am old fashioned but there is something about the unlimited life of the Pawnee/SuperCub/ASK13 construction ie steel tube frame (so long as no rust). and fabric wings. I I always treat frame INCLUDING canopy frame with a mix of fish oil and linseed oil. I am afraid some Pawnee operators 20 years ago did not even do the struts AD yet it was signed out (think it was rev 5 or 6) and thus we all had a major issue either regular xrays or replacing struts.
Ian Mc On 9 April 2014 16:10, Robert Izatt <[email protected]> wrote: > Sounds great but still Lycoming powered. > > On 09/04/2014, at 10:45 AM, Darin McLean wrote: > > Shortly, we will have a Zenith Aircraft CH640 in the country (homebuilt > but completed). It will get glider towing modifications (according to > Zenith Aircarft plans) here by a LAME, then it will get an experimental > certificate under SAAA, undergo a glider towing test program, and it will > be maintained by a LAME. > > http://zenair.weebly.com/ch-640-tow-index.html > > > On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 10:04 AM, Robert Izatt > <[email protected]>wrote: > >> I know this has been a long running issue and I am a latecomer. >> I have negotiated to buy a new Pawnee "Kit" and build it under SAAA rules >> with whichever engine is desired. CASA has, as I understand, indicated they >> will not issue flying permits for further old certified Pawnees with V8 >> conversions until an STC is compiled and approved/issued. The kit aircraft >> does not have these restrictions. Both CASA and SAAA have agreed this is >> the case. The SAAA has given its support to the project. >> These will be brand new aircraft. Other mods can be made such as sheeted >> wings and spoilers can be fitted. These aircraft have the latest U/C and >> the kit builder also holds FAA Certification - so I can also organise a >> brand new certified Pawnee if you want as either a 235hp or 260hp. >> CASA has also intimated that in the very near future "homebuilt " >> aircraft can be built commercially ie "chequebook" built. Kits genuinely >> homebuilt can be maintained by the builder but commercially built will >> require commercial maintenance. >> This (sourcing the kits - if you want someone to build it you will have >> to pay someone suitably qualified) is not a profit making venture. I want a >> V8 Pawnee for Gliding Now Inc and have long believed that anything which >> reduces the cost of gliding will help the sport grow). If you would like >> further information send me an email or call 0408016164. Getting a few >> kits in a container will reduce transport costs considerably. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Aus-soaring mailing list >> [email protected] >> To check or change subscription details, visit: >> http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring >> > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [email protected] > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > > > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [email protected] > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring >
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