"Hello Terry, nice to hear from you. We definitely need to meet up some time. My hangar is at 2K9, which is in Haskell."
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"Hi Gary,
My name is Terry Bryson and I live in Stillwater. I have been restoring a CP65 for a few years now and am in the process of putting it back together. I would love to see your Porterfield sometime or if you are over this…"
"I'm still looking for the length of the upper tail support wires from hole center to hole center if anyone can help me out. I am finally to the stage of putting the plane back together but I'm missing the tail support wires.…"
"The Citabria tail wires will work but appear to be slightly long. How is the best way to rig the horizontal stab? The instructions that I can find are not very clear. Something about sighting to the wing attach point with the…"
"Thanks Andy, I will check it out. I have found that the tail brace wire from a Citabria fits the Porterfield perfectly. The wire is 48 9/16 with rolled threads. I just recently attached one side and haven't had a chance to…"
"My FP-65 has streamlined wires. I think there's a forum posting in the archives that gives the lengths of top and bottom tail brace wires."
tail support wires
I am missing the upper tail brace wires. I have the lower and they are the streamline type. What are other restorers using for the upper wires and what is a good source? Thanks.See More
"Thanks Andy and Steve. Your comments and pictures clear things up. "
"I'll have to look through my old documents, but I recall it being a ball valve, maybe a Weatherhead, with an extension on the lever that has a wee ball on it for the shut-off rod that goes over to the left side of the cockpit. There is also a…"
"Hi Terry, thank you for the post, it prompted me to have a good look at my fuel shut off valve. It has a weep, but I’m not sure if I should venture into pulling it apart or not. Hoping the photos I’ve posted help you. Good luck with the…"
Fuel shut off valve
I am currently at the point in restoration of hooking up the engine ( A65) and mounting the gas tank but notice there is no fuel shut off valve. Any advice on what type to use?See More
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- Have built two airplanes before starting the restoration of the Porterfield. A Volksplane and a Skylite.
- Do you own a Porterfield Airplane? N#?
- Own CP-65 derial number 885, N34719 and am restoring the airframe which is in very good condition. Have tail covered with wings ready for cover.
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tail support wires
I am missing the upper tail brace wires. I have the lower and they are the streamline type. What are other restorers using for the upper wires and what is a good source? Thanks.
Posted on May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments
Fuel shut off valve
I am currently at the point in restoration of hooking up the engine ( A65) and mounting the gas tank but notice there is no fuel shut off valve. Any advice on what type to use?
Posted on December 23, 2023 at 5:28pm — 3 Comments
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- At 1:48pm on October 2, 2024,
Gary Baca said…
Hello Terry, nice to hear from you. We definitely need to meet up some time. My hangar is at 2K9, which is in Haskell.
- At 2:21pm on December 30, 2009,
Tom Porterfield said…
- Welcome to our Porterfield Club, Terry.
We are glad to have you aboard and are looking forward to seeing pictures of your project. We wish you good luck in getting it finished.
Tom Porterfield
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