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Trim “jack screw” lube

Any advice for lubricating the  threaded portion of the trim adjustment under the pilots seat?  My A&P suggested silicone spray lube as…

Started by Mark Shayne

2 Apr 3, 2024
Reply by Mark Shayne

Inner Tube for Shinn/Firestone wheel 6C5HB

I need to replace the inner tubes in the 6.00x6 tires that are mounted on the Shinn 6C5HB wheels. Does anyone know if the Aero Classic TR-8…

Started by Mark Lawrence Storey

2 Mar 25, 2024
Reply by Mark Lawrence Storey

Trevor's Collegiate is on Barnstormers for sale...price reduced!

Still a bit pricey, but she's pretty. You can see her photos in the posting. 1940 PORTERFIELD LP-65/CP-65 • $27,500 • RARE OPPORTUNITY • Se…

Started by Andy Gelston

0 Mar 23, 2024

Early Hockaday design on Barnstormers, for sale

Before Ed started his Airplane Company, Ed Hockaday was designing airplanes... 1932 HOCKADAY EAGLE • $900 • PROJECT FOR SALE • For Runner t…

Started by Andy Gelston

0 Mar 2, 2024

Aircraft Structural Repair - Wood Aircraft Structures

Several months ago I ran across a discussion concerning a wing spar repair. I am now uncertain which website it was located within; Porterf…

Started by Bill Skinner

2 Feb 11, 2024
Reply by Bill Skinner

'39 Porterfields for sale: 1 cheap project, 1 wicked expensive restoration

As seen on Barnstormers.com: 1939 PORTERFIELD • $2,000 • PROJECT FOR SALE • In Storage since 1942. Unrestored • 1939 PORTERFIELD • $38,000 …

Started by Andy Gelston

0 Jan 22, 2024

Pitch Trim Placard

Hello, Does anyone know where I might acquire an additional trim placard like the one in my attached photo? Or maybe something similar that…

Started by Mark Shayne

5 Jan 11, 2024
Reply by Mark Shayne

Trying to contact TC Holder

Hello all, I am new to the forum and a recent new owner of a Porterfield project. As the project is nearing completion I need to get in co…

Started by Aaron Smokovitz

4 Jan 9, 2024
Reply by Andy Gelston

Anybody making 35-70 exhaust?

Hello, I have asked around to several aircraft exhaust shops to no avail. A couple have jigs to make 7 cylinder exhaust, but nobody seems…

Started by Russell Moriarity

1 Jan 9, 2024
Reply by Andy Gelston

Porterfield cp65 nose bowl

Anyone have a nose bowl around for purchase??

Started by kevin feauto

7 Nov 23, 2023
Reply by Rex Porter

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