Taylorcraft Update

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Subject: Taylorcraft Update

2/26/21 




Good Morning to All

Just a short note to let everyone know where we stand on the Taylorcraft
refurb.

The prop is on the new motor and most of the fluid lines are connected to
the engine. The new air inlet delivery system is installed on the carburetor
and all the spark plugs have been cleaned and tested and are ready for
installation. The next project on the engine is installation of the baffling
and connection of the linkages for throttle and carb heat. We are about to
order some overhauled Slick mags and new wiring harnesses. Once we have
those items installed the engine will be pretty much complete. It won't be
long before we will be ready to start it up.

The interior has been ordered from AirTex. Amazingly they have all the items
needed to replace the interior on a 74 year old airplane. The headliner will
be the biggest challenge to install. We are modifying the seat from the
original sling design to a more comfortable solid seat with new cushion.

The electrical system has been checked and found to be operational for the
functions needed. Some changes to the instrument panel will be made to clean
up the unneeded switches and CB's.

Lastly, we need more help in getting some of the cleanup work completed.
Remember, this is a Chapter project but the turnout for the work being done
is being completed by only a few members. If any of you can help out for an
afternoon during the week to help speed things along it would be greatly
appreciated. As in the past, we will be working on the aircraft on Saturdays
as well. Richard, Mike and myself will be out of pocket off and on during
the month of March but hopefully progress can continue to be made on the
refurbishment.

See you all tomorrow.

Jerry Harkin
President
EAA 650


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