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This is a project that I posted about a few months ago. I visited the project recently, and this is what I found:
The entire airframe is complete and ready for cover.
The workmanship is most expertly done, airframe appears to be gas welded with good welds throughout.
Workmanship on the wings is exquisite. Stainless steel drag/anti-drag wires. Metal leading and trailing edges installed, wings ready for cover. Hughes FPL-16A epoxy used throughout.
The ailerons and tail group are covered, but no stitching has been done.
I-struts are included, bare metal.
All streamline wires are included.
New Cleveland 5:00x5 wheels & brakes.
New Maule 6" tailwheel. Cockpit-released tail hook, as no electrical was planned: hand-prop only.
All instruments are new, all plumbing is done.
Fuel tank installed, all plumbing done.
All sheet metal work is done on the fuselage, none on cowling.
New Fred Felix wood prop, 76x51
New windshield and canopy, never installed.
Couldn't find fiberglass wingtips or cowling, but may be in boxes somewhere in storage.
The project has been stored in a garage and a basement, everything is clean, no signs of damage or weathering, it all looks brand new. Dry Utah climate, no exposure to high heat or humidity.
Engine is Lycoming 0-360-A1A, with about 1,470hrs since OH. Manufactured in 1966. The engine was started and run-up fifteen or twenty years ago, and has also been stored inside in dry Utah weather. Logs are complete since new. New Ellison Throttle Body carburetor, installed and plumbed.
Note: The lower-rear wing fittings that are welded to the fuselage are not welded completely around all contact points as you would normally find on a Pitts. They are a little bit different design, however, and have a tab that extends upward from the main body of the fitting, that is welded to the upright tube, so maybe this is a common practice on this design. If I were to buy this project I would complete that weld. Otherwise, everything is very nicely done. As an EAA Tech Counselor, I would give this project an A+. If I were in the market, I would buy it myself.
I told the owner that in my estimation the project is worth $12,000. That is what I would be willing to pay for it. The engine might give the owner 500 hours of good service, or it might need an overhaul before use. It was running good at the time, and had just passed an annual condition inspection. I think the project is worth $12k even if it didn't have an engine.
I have no interest in this project other than helping the owner sell it. I will receive no money, finders fee, or any other consideration. The builder was a friend of mine, who passed away several years ago, and I am just helping the family find a home for this project.
Danny
PM me for owner contact info. Project is located in Salt Lake City, UT
The entire airframe is complete and ready for cover.
The workmanship is most expertly done, airframe appears to be gas welded with good welds throughout.
Workmanship on the wings is exquisite. Stainless steel drag/anti-drag wires. Metal leading and trailing edges installed, wings ready for cover. Hughes FPL-16A epoxy used throughout.
The ailerons and tail group are covered, but no stitching has been done.
I-struts are included, bare metal.
All streamline wires are included.
New Cleveland 5:00x5 wheels & brakes.
New Maule 6" tailwheel. Cockpit-released tail hook, as no electrical was planned: hand-prop only.
All instruments are new, all plumbing is done.
Fuel tank installed, all plumbing done.
All sheet metal work is done on the fuselage, none on cowling.
New Fred Felix wood prop, 76x51
New windshield and canopy, never installed.
Couldn't find fiberglass wingtips or cowling, but may be in boxes somewhere in storage.
The project has been stored in a garage and a basement, everything is clean, no signs of damage or weathering, it all looks brand new. Dry Utah climate, no exposure to high heat or humidity.
Engine is Lycoming 0-360-A1A, with about 1,470hrs since OH. Manufactured in 1966. The engine was started and run-up fifteen or twenty years ago, and has also been stored inside in dry Utah weather. Logs are complete since new. New Ellison Throttle Body carburetor, installed and plumbed.
Note: The lower-rear wing fittings that are welded to the fuselage are not welded completely around all contact points as you would normally find on a Pitts. They are a little bit different design, however, and have a tab that extends upward from the main body of the fitting, that is welded to the upright tube, so maybe this is a common practice on this design. If I were to buy this project I would complete that weld. Otherwise, everything is very nicely done. As an EAA Tech Counselor, I would give this project an A+. If I were in the market, I would buy it myself.
I told the owner that in my estimation the project is worth $12,000. That is what I would be willing to pay for it. The engine might give the owner 500 hours of good service, or it might need an overhaul before use. It was running good at the time, and had just passed an annual condition inspection. I think the project is worth $12k even if it didn't have an engine.
I have no interest in this project other than helping the owner sell it. I will receive no money, finders fee, or any other consideration. The builder was a friend of mine, who passed away several years ago, and I am just helping the family find a home for this project.
Danny
PM me for owner contact info. Project is located in Salt Lake City, UT
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