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Defense Plant Corporation

Greetings fellow Porterfield admirers. Back in March, Andy posted about an LP-65 on Barnstormers. The ad called it a "warbird" because it w…

Started by Mark Shayne

0 yesterday

Porterfield Aircraft - 1st Factory Location

1328 Locust Street, Kansas City, Missouri This photo was taken in 1940 for tax assessment purposes. Advertising indicates that Porterfield…

Started by Brett Lovett

2 Apr 15
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Porterfield Aircraft locations in Kansas City

At the request of Andy Gelston, here's a tibit of information about Porterfield Aircraft in Kansas City. These are the factory addresses th…

Started by Brett Lovett

2 Apr 8
Reply by Brett Lovett

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
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
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

Looking for ELT

Hi Guys, My ELT in the Porterfield appears to have seen its last day. It is an EBC-102A portable ELT and I wanted to put the feelers out t…

Started by Matt Haines

0 Mar 7

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

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
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

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