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I just uploaded more photos to my flickr site. These are pics of Howard Wilson's airplane that Barry Taylor is building up. Hope they help.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/david_schober/sets/72157624780445099/

Hi Larry-
Good point!  I have had three magneto failures while flying, and in all cases both mags checked good during the run-up.  I routinely do as you recommended, that is switching mags in flight to see how they are performing.  The first two failures were on a J-3 that we had re-covered, but did not do any engine work.  It had Eisenmann mags, and the first one quit on the test hop.  I landed immediately and we rebuilt it, and the other one quit on the very next flight!  The other failure was a bad coil in a Bendix mag on a Stinson.  As you said, if they work during the mag check, we assume they are OK.  And while the magneto is a very reliable piece of machinery, we should not expect it to last to TBO.  I take mine off the engine periodically to feel the bearing clearance.  I have replaced a few mags on customer airplanes due to this failure mode.

Thanks for this post.  It reminded me its about time to look at 'em again!

Doug

I recently had a magneto failure that may be informative for all general aviators.  A misfire developed only after the oil temperature reached 140F, and finally, on the hottest day of the year so far, it quit ! Magneto coils are well known for this failure mode as they heat up, if the insulation is weak. We all confidently do a mag check on "run up" as taught as student pilots, right?  How many folks do a mag check in the air when the engine is warm? Just trying to stimulate some conversation, and hopefully a magneto expert will emerge to be helpful ?

The similar subject was already observed somewhere at this thread

[Jerry Springer]

Longtime Parrakeet builder and caretaker, Jerry Springer of Collinsville, Oklahoma, suffered a serious head injury this past winter.  Because of the residual effects of this injury he no longer feels comfortable in single-place ships and is looking for good homes for his 'Keets.

NC-846V - Rhinehart-Rose A4C built in 1977, S/N 509, 156 hours since total rebuild, 0-200, new crank, new McCauley 1B-90 prop, Cleveland wheels/brakes, full swivel Scott tailwheel, Swaged control cables, aileron seal, streamline brace wires.  Beautiful red and black Stits cover and much more.  Last certified 'Keet built !  $40,00 Firm.

                                                                            Contact : Barry Taylor
                                                                                TACO AVIATION
                                                                                  641-938-2083

N-120SE- "Ragtime Rose", Homebuilt, built in 1990, 0-200, 330 hours airframe and engine, header tank, auxiliary fuel pump, new Sensenich metal prop, Cleveland wheels/brakes, full swivel Maule tailwheel, G-meter, many custom features.  Red and black over Stits fabric with scallops.  $40,000 Firm.  Featured in April 1991 Experimenter. 

                                                                             Contact : Barry Taylor
                                                                                TACO AVIATION
                                                                                  641-938-2083

Note:  Both aforementioned aircraft were built/rebuilt together.  All new fuselages, wings, struts, landing gear and tail plus custom touches make these ships a sound investment!

NX-769RP - "My Wild Irish Rose", built by Carl Johnson of Pratt, Kansas, 0-200 GPU, starter, less than 200 hours since built, toe brakes, widened cockpit, Maule tailwheel, wood prop, one piece upper wing with wing tank, round stainless brace wires. Green and white over Stits fabric.  This is a well built ship and I am told a great flyer.  $25,000 Firm.
                                                                                   Contact : Barry Taylor
                                                                                TACO AVIATION
                                                                                  641-938-2083

Note:  These aircraft are regular fliers and have been since they were built/rebuilt.  Aircraft are available for inspection at Airman Acres, Collinsville, Oklahoma, by appointment.  The prices on aircraft are firm.  That said- we will entertain offers on all three as a package.  Jerry says it would be worth it to only cry once.  Pictures by request.  These are only offered on the Parrakeet website for now, so hurry !

                                                                                 Tailwinds
                                                                                Barry Taylor
                                                                               



                                                                           

40 WING NOSE RIBS including 10 special configuration ( short ). All material mil spec and fabricated to Rose 2412 drawings.  $2,000.

                                  Also TIP RIBS,DRAG WIRES and OTHER SPECIAL COMPONENTS available for purchase.

                                                           Call BARRY TAYLOR @ 641-938-2083.

Holy Crap!  Barry?!  Online?!  I thought I felt the ground shake. 

Barry Taylor advises me he is now "online" and monitoring the Parrakeet Forum !!!!!!!!!!!!   This a tremendous addition to the help and advice available at this site.  I will get him set up to post ASAP.

I have 2 sets (8 per set) of Strut Adjustment Bolts for sale. I made 8 sets. Parts are to original print except for material alloy and size. I substituted aisi 4140 instead of the sae 2330 which is no longer available. Also due to availability in size for 4140 I used 5/8" hex bar instead of 9/16" hex. Other than these changes they are to the original drawings. They have been heat treated to RC 32 to 34 and pull tested for tensile strength to 148,000 psi by a certified testing lab. Price, $520.00 per set including threaded barrel for welding into the strut. I will attempt to upload a photo. If interested feel free to contact me at the following:
Dan Quinn
Ottumwa Machine Works, Inc.
14540 1st. Avenue
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
email danj@willinet.net
Shop Phone 641 684 2121
Cell Phone 641 799 1831

Here is another potential source: http://www.bd-international.com/Flat%20plywood.htm

You can also try Mauricie Condon Lumber in White Plaines NY & Stormville NY 845-221-8966. Not sure what they have in plywood, but they usually have a nice supply of Spruce. Talk to Condon Bennett, he knows airplanes and will treat you OK. He used to be in a glider club with me.