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Vern, very well put. Wayne and I have owned coupes since 1989. The 1946 415C N99893 was bought at a field not far from here with a so called new annual. She never made it home before a gas leak occurred in one of the gas lines, she made it home however his shoe was full of gas. I called the shop back and the AP only concerned if I had called the FAA and turned it in. That plane could of kill him along with took someone else out. We paid for that annual and didn't get it. We put a 0200 engine in her and turned her into a D model two years later. He round up in a lettuce field upside down, south of her home airport due to a quick drain that backed out. The quick drain had not been safety wired. All work on the plane was done in a AP shop. The plane is flying overseas, it was the one that was rebuild and shipped to Russia for the injured aerobactic pilot. We here about the plane from time to time from Patty Wagstaff she headed up that project and we donated the plane to her. Audean N6596Q [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- > > Hi David, > > All of the FAA regulations you talked about is right on true and there are > some on the list that would be guilty of the indictment you make no two > ways about that and it is generally because of the cost of flying and the > love of flying and not wanting to give it up. That does not make it right. > > That said we also have some Canadians who have some interesting ideas that > they champion that are legal under there rules which are clear violations > here in the USA that have to be taken with the understanding that it is not > for us. > > Then I think you would be surprised how many of us are A/P's. I can think > of at least 20 on the list and would not want to name them because I might > forget some and they might be offended. > > The real problem is that many of the owners find that their 30 year old A/P > at their airport does not know much about Ercoupes or Stromberg carbs or > the fuel system we have. These owners bring their problems here to get > information to take back and use to educate their local A/P. This works > well for all concerned. > > In my case I got my A/P certificate so that I would be compliant with the > FAA rules when I work on my Ercoupes. I for one would love to have "Engine > overhauls for Idiots". I have all the official manuals and I can make them > work but just as I hate the official software manuals it would be nice to > have a simplified how to book to work with when I get to do an overhaul on > the engine that will go on my basket case 415-G when I have time to get on > with its rebuild. Good clear modern step by step manuals would be a great > help and as you have seen in the last few days there are landing gear > issues on the Coupe that our regular A/P's ignored for many years that were > very unsafe. It took an owner to sort out what was wrong and to come up > with a proper fix for it. It was an up hill fight because he was not part > of the FAA club. In the end we now have the information to make all Coupes > safer to fly and I bet 90% of the A/P's that work in the shops that we > might go to for an annual inspection have no information on the problem and > would not know how to fix it if they were told that the tail was to low. > > Most of these older light aircraft have the same problem and many have > unapproved modifications or maintenance done on them and it scares me many > times when I see a Coupe with a big trim tab on an aileron but that is the > nature of these aircraft. > > I agree that all work needs to be supervised by a certificated A/P but with > good supervision many of this list can do the armstrong part of the work > and learn a lot about their aircraft at the same time. I think we need to > encourage this as an informed pilot should be a better safer pilot. > > Have a good day. > > Best regards, > Vern > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any > advice in this forum.]---- > > I've been monitoring the website for several months mostly because I bought > an Ercoupe about 18 months ago and wish to learn from others with more > knowledge in type than I have. Let me first say I am an A&P and teach > Aviation Maintenance Technology at university level. I am disturbed by > what > I see as a lot of illegal maintenance being performed. Perhaps many of the > questions are for information only, or perhaps many of you are A&Ps and I'm > not aware of it, if so forgive me. If I am correct that many of you are > performing illegal maintenance, hopefully it is from ignorance and not > intent. > FAR part 43 covers maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and > alterations; if you own a certificated aircraft you need a copy of this. > Read paragraph 43.3, this will tell you "persons authorized to perform > maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alterations". Pay > particular attention to (g) as it tells you what maintenance you may > perform > as a pilot-owner (preventive maintenance with certain restrictions). When > you guys start talking about engine rebuilding for idiots or replacing fuel > tanks you are way beyond what you as a pilot-owner may do. FAR 43 appendix > A paragraph (c) lists preventive maintenance and this list is all you can > do > as the pilot-owner ( there are limitations to even this ). There are > additional things you can do under direct supervision of a mechanic. > I have a feeling much of what you non-mechanics are doing is in order to > reduce operating costs, I understand that but sooner or later you will get > in trouble if you perform maintenance beyond the scope of what you are > authorized to do. You may be saving money now but is it worth loosing your > pilots license or worse, getting someone injured or killed. Enough > preaching, the choice is yours. > Dave N87114 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ercoupe Technical discussion [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 1:00 AM > To: Ercoupe Technical discussion > Subject: Digest list: Ercoupe Technical discussion (moderated) > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any > advice in this forum.]---- > > Message list: > > 1. > 2. Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Nose Tank > 3. [COUPERS-TECH] Anyone know about this plane? > 4. Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Overhaul question > 5. Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Nose Tank > 6. [COUPERS-TECH] donuts for breakfast > 7. [COUPERS-TECH] Screw size > 8. [COUPERS-TECH] > 9. > 10. [COUPERS-TECH] Re: [COUPERS-TECH] > 11. Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Screw size > 12. [COUPERS-TECH] RE: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Re: [COUPERS-TECH] > 13. Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Anyone know about this plane? > 14. [COUPERS-TECH] Re: [COUPERS-TECH] > > Messages: > > From: > To: > Subject: > > ---------------------------- > From: Greg Bullough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Pete Thomson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,'Coupetech' <[email protected]> > Reply-To: Greg Bullough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Nose Tank > > ---------------------------- > From: "Robert Kind" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] > Reply-To: "Robert Kind" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Anyone know about this plane? > > ---------------------------- > From: "Larry Wilkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Matthew Lockwood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: "Larry Wilkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Overhaul question > > The overhaul manual for idiots can be found at your local magazine store, > right next to all the fine publications from "Marvel" > > Larry > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Hartmut" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Matthew Lockwood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: "Ercoupe Technical discussion (moderated)" <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 12:38 PM > Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Overhaul question > > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any > advice in this forum.]---- > > > > > > I think an idiot overhauling an aircraft engine is a really bad > combination....;) > > > > Hartmut > > > > Matthew Lockwood wrote: > > > > > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following > any advice in this forum.]---- > > > > > > This question NOT related to the Continental engine, but I thought this > > > knowledgeable group could help: > > > > > > Hi Folks, > > > > > > Is there a manual for overhauling a Lycoming engine available for the > > > amateur builder? I am looking for something NOT along the lines of a > tech > > > manual, rather more of a "overhual guide for idiots" type book. Anyone > > > know? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Matt > > > N125ML under construction > > > N2864H Ercoupe 415CD > > > > > > ================================================================== > > > TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > > > > ================================================================== > > TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > > > > > > > > ---------------------------- > From: "Hank Gallagher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Pete Thomson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: "Hank Gallagher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Nose Tank > > Hi Pete, > > The old style gauge just had a wire without a glass tube. Worked fine > except for collecting H2O. > > Hank Gallagher > Austin TX > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Hartmut <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Pete Thomson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: 'Coupetech' <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 1:36 PM > Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Nose Tank > > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any > advice in this forum.]---- > > > > > > Pete. > > I had that too ones. The Glass tube came loose in flight and one could > > really watch it slowly getting out of the holder. > > Then it flew away and I was angry to have lost another 20 bucks, since > > that tube was just a new order. > > However Nothing bad happens. There was no gas siphoned out of the tank. > > I think that is because the vent hole in front of the gas cap creates > > pressure in the tank. So the suction from above will only suck air, no > gasoline. > > After all the older style wire floats are working the same way without > > any problems. > > > > > > Hartmut N3330H > > > > > Pete Thomson wrote: > > > > > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following > any advice in this forum.]---- > > > > > > Evening all, I had an experience which I thought I would ask for some > > > input on. The glass tube on the nose tank gauge started coming out of > > > the aluminum gas cap about 30 minutes after take off. It came out very > > > slowly but was at about 1/4 inch out when I noticed. It did not appear > > > to move any more but I thought about the syphoning issue and headed > > > back for home, it was loose and came out easily on the ground. I fixed > > > it and then continued my 4 hour flight. The question I have is this :- > > > in your opinion is the hole through which the wire goes big enough to > > > allow the propwash to syphon all the gas out of the header tank faster > > > than the gas would normally get returned to the wing tanks? I am sure > > > at least one of you has hit a bird or something and had this > > > experience, my concerns were twofold, one running out of gas and two > > > the fire hazzard from the gas getting on the alternator in the engine > > > compt. Your thoughts and experiences with this would be appreciated. > > > The nose tank gas cap on my Coupe is vented towards the front. > > > Thanks,Pete > > > > > > ================================================================== > > > TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > > > > ================================================================== > > TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [email protected] > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] donuts for breakfast > > I have a set of rubber donuts and U cup seals to replace in my struts too. > Do I have to remove the wings to do the replacement? > Can I just remove the struts if I jack up the coupe and let the wheels hang > down? > > Alan. > N87333 > > ---------------------------- > From: "Matthew Lockwood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Ercoupe Technical discussion \(moderated\)" <[email protected]> > Reply-To: "Matthew Lockwood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Screw size > > In re-installing my wingtanks, I have somehow come up short on screws. > Anyone know the AN (MS) number for the screws that attach the wing tanks > to > the spar? What size are the nutplates they screw into? > > Thanks, > > Matt > N2864H > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ercoupe Technical discussion (moderated)" <[email protected]> > To: "Ercoupe Technical discussion (moderated)" <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 2:00 AM > Subject: Digest list: Ercoupe Technical discussion (moderated) > > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any > advice in this forum.]---- > > > > > > Message list: > > > > 1. Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Low speed carb setting??? > > 2. [COUPERS-TECH] Nose Tank > > 3. Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Low speed carb setting??? > > 4. [COUPERS-TECH] Overhaul question > > 5. Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Nose Tank > > 6. Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Overhaul question > > 7. > > > > Messages: > > > > From: "RICHARD Eddinger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Dallas Larson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> > > Reply-To: "RICHARD Eddinger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Low speed carb setting??? > > > > What happens if you lean it when it is running rough. I have a 0-200 that > runs rough at 1400 to 1600. I can lean it and it runs smooth at all power > settings. Of course I might be a tad to lean at the other power settings > which I haven't checked yet as I just purchased the engine to put in my > Coupe. I also had some leaks in my tubes and it ran a bunch better after I > tightened them. > > Dick > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Dallas Larson > > Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 2:03 PM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Low speed carb setting??? > > > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any > advice in this forum.]---- > > > > > > > > Any carb specialists out there? > > Recently my coupe runs rough at rpm speeds from 800 to 11-1200, > especially > when the engine is warm like when I'm taxing after flying. It sounds like > it is running on two cylinders. The spark plugs are black which obviously > indicates it is running too rich. It runs great at higher speeds. Run-up > procedure was normal. We adjust the mixture screw and nothing seems to > make > a difference. In fact, we turned it all the way in and it still kept > running > the same. At idle speeds, my mechanic said the exhaust was dark. > > Fifty hours ago(over a year and a half) we had the carb off for > cleaning and float adjustments. At that time, it apparently was sucking > air, not getting enough fuel and I had to have the carb heat on to keep it > running. We replaced several gaskets. If my memory serves me correct, I > think they were on the induction tubes. But, regardless, after installing > and adjusting the idle mixture, it ran beautifully. Now, we are getting > too > much fuel. > > I suppose we'll have to remove the carb again. What a pain!!! It is > a > Stromberg carb. We have to remove all the cowling, propeller, several > baffles. and even a couple of the induction tubes to get the $@&*?# carb > out. Is this the standard procedure for removing a carb from a coupe? > That > takes longer than servicing the carb. Is there an easier way? > > I, also, noticed a lot of blue fuel stain on the inside of the bottom > cowling. I don't see any dripping with engine off. Last week, assuming > that the FBO fuel attendants topped-off my fuel, I flew a little less than > two hours and took 15.6 gallons. Not good fuel economy! I am going to > check > it tomorrow after flying it over an hour today. Couldn't fill it as it > started to rain. > > When I approached the runway today, I pulled my carb heat on all the > way and I thought the engine was going to quit on me. When I pushed it in > about a quarter of an inch, it ran fine. > > Thanks in advance for any info regarding this dilemma. > > Dallas 93555 > > Lakeville, MN > > 952-892-6370 > > 612-396-3884 cell > > > > > > > > ====================== > > TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > > > > > > ---------------------------- > > From: Pete Thomson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: 'Coupetech' <[email protected]> > > Reply-To: Pete Thomson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Nose Tank > > > > Evening all, I had an experience which I thought I would ask for some > input > > on. The glass tube on the nose tank gauge started coming out of the > aluminum > > gas cap about 30 minutes after take off. It came out very slowly but was > at > > about 1/4 inch out when I noticed. It did not appear to move any more but > I > > thought about the syphoning issue and headed back for home, it was loose > and > > came out easily on the ground. I fixed it and then continued my 4 hour > > flight. The question I have is this :- in your opinion is the hole > through > > which the wire goes big enough to allow the propwash to syphon all the > gas > > out of the header tank faster than the gas would normally get returned to > > the wing tanks? I am sure at least one of you has hit a bird or something > > and had this experience, my concerns were twofold, one running out of gas > > and two the fire hazzard from the gas getting on the alternator in the > > engine compt. Your thoughts and experiences with this would be > appreciated. > > The nose tank gas cap on my Coupe is vented towards the front. > Thanks,Pete > > > > > > ---------------------------- > > From: Hartmut <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: Dallas Larson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Low speed carb setting??? > > > > Dallas. > > > > From what you are telling us , it seems your Carburetor is running rich > > in general. > > This would indicate a wrong adjusted or sticking float, which I would > > check first. > > I am sorry for you that you'd have to remove so many things to get the > > carb out. But although I did not do it my self I can not recall my > > mechanics complaining about removing all these parts you are talking > about. > > > > Hartmut > > > > > Dallas Larson wrote: > > > > > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following > any advice in this forum.]---- > > > > > > Any carb specialists out there? > > > Recently my coupe runs rough at rpm speeds from 800 to 11-1200, > > > especially when the engine is warm like when I'm taxing after flying. > > > It sounds like it is running on two cylinders. The spark plugs are > > > black which obviously indicates it is running too rich. It runs great > > > at higher speeds. Run-up procedure was normal. We adjust the mixture > > > screw and nothing seems to make a difference. In fact, we turned it > > > all the way in and it still kept running the same. At idle speeds, my > > > mechanic said the exhaust was dark. > > > Fifty hours ago(over a year and a half) we had the carb off for > > > cleaning and float adjustments. At that time, it apparently was > > > sucking air, not getting enough fuel and I had to have the carb heat > > > on to keep it running. We replaced several gaskets. If my memory > > > serves me correct, I think they were on the induction tubes. But, > > > regardless, after installing and adjusting the idle mixture, it ran > > > beautifully. Now, we are getting too much fuel. > > > I suppose we'll have to remove the carb again. What a pain!!! It > > > is a Stromberg carb. We have to remove all the cowling, propeller, > > > several baffles. and even a couple of the induction tubes to get the > > > $@&*?# carb out. Is this the standard procedure for removing a carb > > > from a coupe? That takes longer than servicing the carb. Is there an > > > easier way? > > > I, also, noticed a lot of blue fuel stain on the inside of the > > > bottom cowling. I don't see any dripping with engine off. Last week, > > > assuming that the FBO fuel attendants topped-off my fuel, I flew a > > > little less than two hours and took 15.6 gallons. Not good fuel > > > economy! I am going to check it tomorrow after flying it over an > > > hour today. Couldn't fill it as it started to rain. > > > When I approached the runway today, I pulled my carb heat on all > > > the way and I thought the engine was going to quit on me. When I > > > pushed it in about a quarter of an inch, it ran fine. > > > Thanks in advance for any info regarding this dilemma. > > > Dallas 93555 > > > Lakeville, MN > > > 952-892-6370 > > > 612-396-3884 cell > > > > > > > > > > > > ================================================================== > > > TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > > > > > > ---------------------------- > > From: "Matthew Lockwood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Ercoupe Technical discussion \(moderated\)" <[email protected]> > > Reply-To: "Matthew Lockwood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Overhaul question > > > > This question NOT related to the Continental engine, but I thought this > > knowledgeable group could help: > > > > Hi Folks, > > > > Is there a manual for overhauling a Lycoming engine available for the > > amateur builder? I am looking for something NOT along the lines of a > tech > > manual, rather more of a "overhual guide for idiots" type book. Anyone > > know? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Matt > > N125ML under construction > > N2864H Ercoupe 415CD > > > > > > > > ---------------------------- > > From: Hartmut <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: Pete Thomson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Nose Tank > > > > Pete. > > I had that too ones. The Glass tube came loose in flight and one could > > really watch it slowly getting out of the holder. > > Then it flew away and I was angry to have lost another 20 bucks, since > > that tube was just a new order. > > However Nothing bad happens. There was no gas siphoned out of the tank. > > I think that is because the vent hole in front of the gas cap creates > > pressure in the tank. So the suction from above will only suck air, no > gasoline. > > After all the older style wire floats are working the same way without > > any problems. > > > > > > Hartmut N3330H > > > > > Pete Thomson wrote: > > > > > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following > any advice in this forum.]---- > > > > > > Evening all, I had an experience which I thought I would ask for some > > > input on. The glass tube on the nose tank gauge started coming out of > > > the aluminum gas cap about 30 minutes after take off. It came out very > > > slowly but was at about 1/4 inch out when I noticed. It did not appear > > > to move any more but I thought about the syphoning issue and headed > > > back for home, it was loose and came out easily on the ground. I fixed > > > it and then continued my 4 hour flight. The question I have is this :- > > > in your opinion is the hole through which the wire goes big enough to > > > allow the propwash to syphon all the gas out of the header tank faster > > > than the gas would normally get returned to the wing tanks? I am sure > > > at least one of you has hit a bird or something and had this > > > experience, my concerns were twofold, one running out of gas and two > > > the fire hazzard from the gas getting on the alternator in the engine > > > compt. Your thoughts and experiences with this would be appreciated. > > > The nose tank gas cap on my Coupe is vented towards the front. > > > Thanks,Pete > > > > > > ================================================================== > > > TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > > > > > > ---------------------------- > > From: Hartmut <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: Matthew Lockwood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Overhaul question > > > > I think an idiot overhauling an aircraft engine is a really bad > combination....;) > > > > Hartmut > > > > Matthew Lockwood wrote: > > > > > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following > any advice in this forum.]---- > > > > > > This question NOT related to the Continental engine, but I thought this > > > knowledgeable group could help: > > > > > > Hi Folks, > > > > > > Is there a manual for overhauling a Lycoming engine available for the > > > amateur builder? I am looking for something NOT along the lines of a > tech > > > manual, rather more of a "overhual guide for idiots" type book. Anyone > > > know? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Matt > > > N125ML under construction > > > N2864H Ercoupe 415CD > > > > > > ================================================================== > > > TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > > > > > > ---------------------------- > > From: > > To: > > Subject: > > > > > > ---------------------------- > > > > > > ================================================================== > > TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------- > From: "dalijohn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Ercoupe Tech List" <[email protected]> > Reply-To: "dalijohn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] > > I found a spec sheet and a picture of an Aeronca "Chum". This aircraft has > nearly the same spec's as the 'coupe. I was advertised as a low-wing, spin > proof aircraft and the picture show it to be similar to the coupe with a > twin tail. Has anyone ever seen or heard of this plane before? Web link > attached below. > > http://www.aeronca.com/pictures/159.jpg > http://www.aeronca.com/pictures/158.jpg > > DJ > > ---------------------------- > From: > To: > Subject: > > ---------------------------- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected], [email protected] > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Re: [COUPERS-TECH] > > Dallas, > > Yes, Aeronca licensed the control system from Fred Weick.... See page 215 > of > > Fred's autobiography From The Ground Up. Here Fred says there were only 1 > of > these built, and "I think I got a total of $15 in royalties". > > Thanks for the pictures. > > Harry > > ---------------------------- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Screw size > > Matt: The screws that hold the wing tanks to the front spar are #10's. > Most > > of them should be 1/2 inch long, however on the underside, near the > fuselage, > the screw(s) go through the belly skin and may need to be 5/8 or 3/4 inch > long. I believe the proper nomenclature is AN526-1032R8 for the 1/2 inch > long > screws. (AN526C) if you want stainless screws. The longer ones would be R10 > or R12. > Lynn Nelsen > > ---------------------------- > From: Pete Thomson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED], > [email protected], [email protected] > Reply-To: Pete Thomson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] RE: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Re: [COUPERS-TECH] > > Harry, interesting to note the landing speed of 50 MPH and the gross weight > of 1300 lbs. I wonder where this would fit in the new Sport Aviation > category, stall speed is not given in the specs. The ailerons are a lot > smaller as well,Pete > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 6:36 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected]; [email protected] > Subject: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Re: [COUPERS-TECH] > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any > advice in this forum.]---- > > Dallas, > > Yes, Aeronca licensed the control system from Fred Weick.... See page 215 > of > > Fred's autobiography From The Ground Up. Here Fred says there were only 1 > of > these built, and "I think I got a total of $15 in royalties". > > Thanks for the pictures. > > Harry > ================================================================== > TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > > ---------------------------- > From: Sydney Cohen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Robert Kind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: Sydney Cohen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Anyone know about this plane? > > Yes, I guess now I know all about it. An orthopedic surgeon here in > Wausau WI bought it yesterday. He knows very little about airplanes, > and almost nothing about this one. The seller was Ron Beck, of Phoenix. > The surgeon found out about me from a mutual friend, and, even though I > told him it would cost him a lot to make it into a flying airplane (it > hasn't flown since 1987 and the instrument panel and controls are out > but are there) he is determined to buy it. Since I just happen to have > an Ercoupe trailer, and since I am now retired, we are going to make the > big expedition from Wausau to Deer Valley to pick it up in two weeks. > Wish us luck. > > Syd Cohen > > Robert Kind wrote: > > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following > > any advice in this forum.]---- > > > > To All: > > > > I noticed an Ercoupe on E-bay and wondered if anyone knows of this > > plane and/or could give me some background into its history, etc. I > > don't know the N-number, but it is at Deer Valley airport in the > > Phoenix area and here is the link to view the plane: > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1864464256&r d > = > 1 > > > < > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1864464256&r d > =1> > > > > Thanks, > > > > Robert Kind > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: Click Here > > <http://g.msn.com/1HM1ENUS/c144??PS=47575> > > ================================================================== TO > > UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm . > > ---------------------------- > From: Sydney Cohen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: dalijohn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: Sydney Cohen <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ================================================================== TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
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