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By: 4th March 2012 at 23:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Hi Andre,
The "bolts" to which you refer are Part Number AA819 and correct nomenclature is "Plug Adjusting". The early version which you picture is fabricated (bent/welded). The later version is machined from solid. I have 3 of the early and 13 of the later in stock. Contact Email [email]vintageaircraft@xtra.co.nz[/email]
The nav light covers are possibly a later mod as the standard part is a fabricated sheetmetal jobby.
By: 5th March 2012 at 03:15 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Andre
Sucker for rebuilding an Auster, I have 2 Austers, had a third but gave it to my son, its a project rebuilding a J5. Giving my son the auster project was a bit like giving him a house morgage.
A few years back, rebuilding Tigers was all the rage here in Australia, however Tiger projects are a bit hand to come by and lots of $$$ so an auster project can be had for a lot lower entry price - still a lot of money involved.
cheers
By: 5th March 2012 at 06:14 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-But an Auster is a much "nicer" aeroplane. Fly a Wooden Gipsy Moth and you will wonder at what became the Tiger.
Attributed to GDH :- An aeronautical abortion, foaled of a maiden and sired by military necessity.
By: 5th March 2012 at 10:10 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Andre
Great to hear how your Auster is progressing. I am a member of the IAC (International Auster Club) and there is a great bunch of guys that post and I know from my own experience of rebuilding my T7 there has been a lot of help between the guys back and forth around the globe.
Sorry I cant help with those bolts (I will need some myself!) Dont suppose you have a spare circular mounting fixture and centre post for fitting the rear swivel seat found on Mk 6 & 7's?
Stan, do you have much in the way of Auster stuff? I am down in Rangiora and my friend Baz is rebuilding his J-5F (he may have been in touch about an u/c leg?) alongside my T7.
Cheers
Anthony
By: 5th March 2012 at 16:52 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Thanks Stan for putting a name to those little 'suckers'.
I'll talk to our project manager of what type we need. I asusme its not a problem to use old and new version on one plane as I assume its all the same part number?
I'll drop you an email later on once I got it sorted out.
Hi Andre,
The "bolts" to which you refer are Part Number AA819 and correct nomenclature is "Plug Adjusting". The early version which you picture is fabricated (bent/welded). The later version is machined from solid. I have 3 of the early and 13 of the later in stock. Contact Email [email]vintageaircraft@xtra.co.nz[/email]
The nav light covers are possibly a later mod as the standard part is a fabricated sheetmetal jobby.
By: 5th March 2012 at 16:54 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Thanks Stan for putting a name to those little 'suckers'.
I'll talk to our project manager of what type we need. I assume its not a problem to use old and new version on one plane togther as I assume its all the same part number?
I'll drop you an email later on once I got it sorted out.
Hi Andre,
The "bolts" to which you refer are Part Number AA819 and correct nomenclature is "Plug Adjusting". The early version which you picture is fabricated (bent/welded). The later version is machined from solid. I have 3 of the early and 13 of the later in stock. Contact Email [email]vintageaircraft@xtra.co.nz[/email]
The nav light covers are possibly a later mod as the standard part is a fabricated sheetmetal jobby.
By: 5th March 2012 at 16:59 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Anthony,
thank you for your post. We still have a long way to go but we''l get there one day. Guess it might take another 2 years or so before we can run testflights. I'll have to check on the spare circulair mounting fixture and centre post for fitting the mounting fixture. Not sure if have a spare.
AndreGreat to hear how your Auster is progressing. I am a member of the IAC (International Auster Club) and there is a great bunch of guys that post and I know from my own experience of rebuilding my T7 there has been a lot of help between the guys back and forth around the globe.
Sorry I cant help with those bolts (I will need some myself!) Dont suppose you have a spare circular mounting fixture and centre post for fitting the rear swivel seat found on Mk 6 & 7's?
Stan, do you have much in the way of Auster stuff? I am down in Rangiora and my friend Baz is rebuilding his J-5F (he may have been in touch about an u/c leg?) alongside my T7.
Cheers
Anthony
By: 5th March 2012 at 20:17 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-I have reasonable stocks of most Auster and Gipsy Major parts. Sorry if I am a bit slow in answering some Emails but things can get a bit hectic around here.
By: 6th March 2012 at 08:18 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Andre, any help would be hugely appreciated for WE552
No worries Stan, life keeps us busy alright!
Will mail you direct
Cheers
Anthony
By: 10th April 2012 at 22:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-In search for a brack pulley port, partnumber 081286L and we could use a rear strutt as well.
By: 10th April 2012 at 22:34 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-We're getting along with VF608 but still have a lot of work awaiting.
The restauration of the port wing is getting in final stages.
By: 11th April 2012 at 09:10 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Great work there so far. A big job!
I am at the fit out stage and would love some help with detail photo's of a couple of fuselage areas if possible?
I will send you a PM with my email address
Here is mine as of last week, the fuse has been zero timed etc,
Cheers
Anthony
By: 11th April 2012 at 09:17 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Nice Anthony!
Our fuselage is stripped mostly as well but I can look for parts if you like.
I too have made some shots of TW641 last Summer which could be used as reference.
By: 13th April 2012 at 22:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-The part no's you need are:-
Rear wing struts AA845
Pulley bracket QA81286L
Sorry have no spares for either
By: 14th April 2012 at 05:47 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Stan,
Thank you for checking!
André
By: 21st April 2012 at 20:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-While rebuidling the portwing I found this little strip on one of the fuel tank support bars. Could anyone please nlight me what it is for? There are 2 fuel tank support bars in each wing and only one shows this little metal strip. Couldn't find it in the manual. Thanks.
André
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By: André1967 - 4th March 2012 at 07:51 - Edited 2nd October 2019 at 11:40
Sadly the Auster club forums are not present anymore so maybe some folks overhere have Auster parts in their sheds (or wherever :p ).
For the restoration of former VF-608 we're still looking for some specific parts.
One or two of the attached bolts for connecting to the wing to inner strutt would be welcome as well some transparant nav light covers for both portside and starboard wing. Wish I had a partnumber t make it a little easier. As far I know each wing has 2 of these bolts. All 4 bolts should be the same. Bolts should be certified for airworthy duty. They are critical parts.
I am sure the nav covers probably are re-produced somewhere but I haven't been able to find them yet.
Cheers, André Jans