Alan, unless you want to rebuild the Hayes the other option is Cleveland wheels and brakes. We have the paperwork to do that. you use the Fairchild brake ...
John Berendt
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Jan 1, 2005 3:05 pm
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David, Most of the changes have been made because the Hayes did not work for the owner. I have had many battles with them. The Cleveland's are a better brake ...
John Berendt
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Jan 1, 2005 3:10 pm
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John The Cleveland conversion is $16,000.00 is that correct? or $1600.00 does that come with rims becouse mine are broken.Alan ... wheels ... Fairchild brake ...
John The Cleveland conversion is $16,000.00 is that correct? or $1600.00 does that come with rims becouse mine are broken.Alan ... wheels ... Fairchild brake ...
There's been Cleveland 7.5 x 10 systems on ebay the last while for $950. Wheels, discs and rebuilt calipers. I asked the list if the 7.5's might be too large...
David Stroud
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Jan 2, 2005 12:35 am
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I've had mostly good luck with the expander tube brakes over the last 25 years. One thing I did find out is that over time brake dust accumalates under the...
I agree with Mike. When Hayes brakes are cleaned up, and have a good clearance, they're quite adequate. Not terrific like car brakes, but I think that wouldn't...
One spare Hayes wheel from my project got measured yesterday and it is 6.5" wide by 11 5/8" tall overall. It's Hayes part number G-3-73M. The size stamped on...
David Stroud
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Jan 2, 2005 1:24 pm
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Alan. sorry that was a mis -print they are about $16,00.00 It is the Cleveland wheel and brake conversion so you get both. John Berendt ... From: "Alan Macon"...
John Berendt
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Jan 2, 2005 3:06 pm
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Chief Aircraft in grants pass Oregon list the conversion kit for $1,830.00, People who have trouble with the expander tube brake do not take care of them or...
John Berendt
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Jan 2, 2005 3:15 pm
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Mike, Thank you for the information, I could not have done it any better. John Berendt ... From: "hotfoot49" <hotfoot49@...> To:...
John Berendt
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Jan 2, 2005 3:18 pm
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Gene, Maybe you can get them re-sleeved have you tried White Post restoration in White Post ,Virginia. John Berendt ... From: <Pilot4906@...> To:...
John Berendt
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Jan 2, 2005 3:22 pm
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John: Do you have a contact, phone #, email, web site, etc...We checked a catalog of parts and found that they were listed about $2,000. Perhaps the shop in ...
Hi all, I can underline what Mike Kelly says, I only want to add that some times a layer of rust can build up on the brake frame underneat the expander tube...
Hi All I have been talking to people about my gear and my gear has the eye bolts for a tow bar so I am now looking for a Left landing gear assy for a UC-61 so ...
Karl is right about the rust. I remember that I found that on mine also when I had the breaks apart to put the new blocks and springs "clips" on. I was...
David, I would't take into account the wheel total dimensions when measuring your spare. The measurements of any concern to you are where the tire rides on the...
Alan, They are not for towing. Will break off. They were used for tieing down the aircraft for shipping. Mine has one of each. The lug was broken off years ...
Alan, They are not for towing. Will break off. They were used for tieing down the aircraft for shipping. Mine has one of each. The lug was broken off years ...
Dick, The company is Chief Aircraft in Grants pass Oregon. Their phone is (541) 476-6605 web is www.chiefaircaft.com. John Berendt ... From: "Chief Russell"...
John Berendt
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Jan 3, 2005 1:47 pm
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THX - will check eth them as we don't wan the ground loop issue to pop up-! Don't believe our previous owner did very good annuals and surely his A & P did NOT...
Alan, lots of luck finding a gear let. Why not take the eye bolt out of the left gear leg then it will look the same as the right. John berendt ... From: "Alan...
John Berendt
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Jan 4, 2005 2:59 pm
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Does anybody have a tailwheel trunnion for a postwar 24? I believe this is p/n 4388, it is the split manganese bronze bearing that is mounted on the fork...
The UC-61's, according to the manual that I have, did have a tow ring installed adjacent to the wheel jack point. (IAW AN01-115CA-2, Pg 34, Fig 52) It appears...
John Thanks for all the information I will install the standard gear leg.I am waiting for Roger Mooney on the gear leg info and pictures.I started back to...
Alan, Some people think they do not look good on a F24 what do you want brakes or looks. The other is the cost. almost $2,000.00. John Berendt ... From: "Alan...
John Berendt
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Jan 5, 2005 4:00 pm
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Hello. Just my two cents on the subject. I see in the erection and maintenance manual NO. AN 01-115CA-2 on page 11, it shows towing at the eye bolts. It's...
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