National Aeronca Association Bulletin Board

Bob, The Chief here has wing tanks from Aero Fabricators (Wag Aero) installed using their STC. Hope this helps.
Bill

Bob, There is an 11AC here locally that has a 5 gallon tank in each wing. I will try to find out what the approval basis was for that.
Bill

Exhaust system has now been sold.

Wag Aero does list them. Same part number.
Bill

Bob, The WagAero catalog does list them. Might give them a call and confirm that they have what you need.
Bill

For Sale. Left and right exhaust stacks and heat muffs for A65 powered 7AC Champs and 11AC Chiefs. These are new, unused Aero Fabricators parts. $350 plus postage for the set. That is less than half of the list price. Bill 9O7 25O 542three

There are also weekend classes for the Stewart's System process. You may want to do one of those just for comparison for yourself. Pro's and Con's to each system. Probably comparable costs for materials. Does your Champ need recover right away? Or could it go a few more years? I have seen fabric job...

Yes, we still have the parking brake handle. Let me know if you would like to have it.
Thanks, Bill

Hudson
I don't have any personal experience with the dynafocal part, but yes I think that is what you can start with. Then welding in the tubing to the firewall ends should be fairly straight forward. Hope it works out for you.
Bill

Hudson,
Since your project is experimental, you could just have an engine mount welded up by someone qualified to weld aircraft parts. Is there a shop in your area that does structural repairs on steel tube aircraft? Might inquire there for suggestions.
Bill

Perhaps a call to American Champion Aircraft is a place to start. The 7ECA uses the O-235 engine, although I don't know if it is the Dyna Focal mount version. I do know that your proposed installation has been done before.
Bill

We have an apparently complete parking brake lever assembly. It was on a Chief but I believe is the same on a Champ. Also have an elevator trim control arm with the friction knob. Make a small but fair donation to our EAA Chapter and I will put either part in the mail to you.
Thanks, Bill

Paul, Bob, and John, thank you all for your input. I did call Bill Pancake and he says that he should have his STC for the installation of a -12 engine in the 11AC Chief very soon. He has had a verbal approval from the FAA and is just waiting for the final paperwork to show up. He is working on the ...

I have recently acquired another project. This is a 7AC that has been undergoing restoration for some years now. Part of the package is an overhauled C90-12F. The airframe has always had the original A-65 on it up to now. I know that Service Letter 56 allows for the installation of a C90-12 engine t...