This blog documents my first attempt to restore a vintage aircraft back to it´s original US Army style. This bird was built in Lock Haven (PA) with Piper s/n 13157. Delivered to Army Ground Forces in France late December 1944 (mil. s/n is 45-4417). Still trying to find in which division it served, but this bird probably served the allies on their march towards- and into Germany. Rolled out in June 2015 with maiden flight shortly after.
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Ailerons
Hooked on the ailerons using new pins from Univair. Some pulleys are still at the sandblaster, so we did not get it all rigged up. Now I need to find the specifications for how many degrees up/down the ailerons shall have.
Aileron control cables are now attached to the rear control stick and the inside pulley covers are put on. Used a little protective list on the sharp edge to protect the inside ceconite wall.
Also cut hole for the step-mount. However I need to paint the clamp OD before it goes on permanently. I think I might also protect the step with some leather, the paint wears out quickly otherwise.
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