----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- Hi all; It has been a while since I have made any postings here. I had been pretty frustrated with the loss of parts from N87284 and not wanted to look at it. But today I went to the airport and started dissassembling her. Found some interesting things; like Tie rod ends to the rudders were broken. And bolts missing from the control column. I also found things under the instrument panel; like vacume lines broken, brackets lying on the belly skin of the plane. I did find out that at one time the airplane was a bright red...A color that I may duplicate when that time comes. Since the Blue seatbelts were removed, I may reinstall shiny new red ones. On a sadder note I found corrosion really trying to get a foothold throughout the old bird. But I think I may have caught it in time. I will have to replace both upper and lower skins in the wing center section though. I also found some startings for corrosion in the top skin of the forward fuselage just behind the firewall. This will not be a problem since I will be replacing that skin when I complete the conversion which was started some time ago by one of the previous owners. I have received a fuselage tank and a nose gear from a fellow Couper, Thanks again Lynn. They look like they will work out fine. I will try to keep everyone informed as to my progress, but I am getting a late start for this year and the cold temperatures are closing in on Minnesota. (unheated, uninsulated hanger) Happy Landings to all N87284 S/N 457
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