Converting back

jkvincent · Post by **jkvincent** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 19:48

Here's the question, I've got a 7DC (85HP) BIG tail done with SL#14 back in the early 80's.
I prefer the looks of the Small tail (I know, I know, we all have ideas on looks & handling),
anyway I'm recovering the fuselage shortly and thinkin' I'd like to go back to the Small Tail while
keeping my 85 hp. & 1300# gross.
Is that possible using the Lasher STC or SL#13 and generally, how would I go about doing it?
Thanks, Jim

Post by **joea** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 20:10

Jim,

Do not feel bad, I feel the same way. There are enough of the small tail versions out there these days that its not a problem.

Believe that if you just follow the STC that allows you to use the bigger engine and not the large tail that you are fine. Discuss this with your IA before hand.

Joe

jkvincent · Post by **jkvincent** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 16:00

I'm guessing I'd need to use Lasher's STC because SL# 13 is used to convert 7AC to 7BCM (L16)
...anyway, anyone know how to contact David?
I've yet to hear back from email and
the number below is no longer in service.
Jim

David Lasher
lasher_d@yahoo.com
954-217-3057

also, ...I noticed (with regard to the Lasher STC) this statement (below) posted by
(one of our members here) Tim Juhl at the Aeronca Aviator's Club
"the gross remains at 1220 unless you install the Big Tail and NB gear at which point it is upped to 1300"

...Big Tail?? (that's what I'm trying to eliminate while staying at 1300#)
Jim

Mikek · Post by **Mikek** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 20:41

jkvincent wrote:I'm guessing I'd need to use Lasher's STC because SL# 13 is used to convert 7AC to 7BCM (L16)
...anyway, anyone know how to contact David?
I've yet to hear back from email and
the number below is no longer in service.
Jim

David Lasher
lasher_d@yahoo.com
954-217-3057

also, ...I noticed (with regard to the Lasher STC) this statement (below) posted by
(one of our members here) Tim Juhl at the Aeronca Aviator's Club
"the gross remains at 1220 unless you install the Big Tail and NB gear at which point it is upped to 1300"

...Big Tail?? (that's what I'm trying to eliminate while staying at 1300#)
Jim

The email should be good but the # 954-629-0141

mike newall · Post by **mike newall** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 16:55

But the other question is what do ACA do to the current Champ that allows it to run wth the small tail with an O-200 ?

Post by **joea** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 18:03

Mike,

They are the factory, they can do anything they want to and its legal within reason.

Joe