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by jtrapp
Mon May 23, 2011 10:45
Forum: Parts wanted or for sale
Topic: miscellaneous parts
Replies: 1
Views: 2016

Re: miscellaneous parts

I have an interest in the tach & drive, wiring harness and tail wheel assy. Where are the parts located? What would you sell for?
by jtrapp
Thu Mar 10, 2011 19:19
Forum: Post-War Aeronca Champ airplanes
Topic: New member - Question re Champ drum brakes
Replies: 7
Views: 3970

Re: New member - Question re Champ drum brakes

Now, it should be clear why I ask the question in the first place. Mike Knemeye'sr post says that several aircraft on his field have the brake lever at 9 o'clock and he is concerned how it could work at 12 o'clock position. I guess the best thing for one to do is to try at both locations and see wha...
by jtrapp
Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:13
Forum: Post-War Aeronca Champ airplanes
Topic: New member - Question re Champ drum brakes
Replies: 7
Views: 3970

Re: New member - Question re Champ drum brakes

I did fine one Aeronca 7AC on the ramp at French Valley (F70) and found the brake lever to be located at the 9 o'clock position as well. Thanks for the information. I will install my at the 9 o'clock position when relining takes place (soon). I do have drawing from the Owners Manual and the factory ...
by jtrapp
Tue Mar 08, 2011 22:06
Forum: Post-War Aeronca Champ airplanes
Topic: New member - Question re Champ drum brakes
Replies: 7
Views: 3970

Re: New member - Question re Champ drum brakes

Thanks for the information and the great photos. My brakes are mounted very close to what yours show in the photos - they may be rotated one bolt hole different than yours - can't tell for sure from the photos. I do believe that I am reading the factory drawings correctly. I have full training and e...
by jtrapp
Tue Mar 08, 2011 19:54
Forum: Post-War Aeronca Champ airplanes
Topic: New member - Question re Champ drum brakes
Replies: 7
Views: 3970

New member - Question re Champ drum brakes

I'm Jerry Trapp, Fallbrook, CA, owner of 1946 Champ 7AC N84305, ser# 2998, engine a65-8, non-electric. First, I am glad to have found this board and am hoping to learn more about my Champ as well as offer others assistance when possible. My first question is regarding the Champ drum brakes (C7000). ...