PA-11 rebuild
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Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
The filler neck on original PA11 and PA16 tanks were not in the middle like the later PA18, 20 and 22.
BC12D-4-85
SPONSOR
Fairbanks, AK.
The PA-11 left fuel tank was listed at 17 gallons @ +24 in TCDS A-691
Gary
Gary
So the 18 tank will fit the 11 wing, but will require a different cover?
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
Correct.
BC12D-4-85
SPONSOR
Fairbanks, AK.
Contact Atlee Dodge> https://fadodge.com and ask about SA462AL installation of PA-18 front seat in a PA-11
Gary
Gary
cubdriver2
FRIEND
upstate NY
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
I remember bolting one right onto a PA11. Don't expect to have a seat built at Javron and bring it to me for an annual on a certified PA11. Glenn can sign it off
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cubdriver2
FRIEND
upstate NY
Not in mine? Was built in April of 47, maybe later ones. We took a Smith cub seat and had to build new legs
Glenn
cubdriver2
FRIEND
upstate NY
TurboBeaver
Registered User
Northern Maine
Seems a bit dramatic for something that is STC'd. I'll give Atlee and call and see if they still support it.
cubdriver2
FRIEND
upstate NY
It's been almost 20 years ago we did this. We rebuilt the seat legs, but now I'm thinking we did that to make the seat the same height as the original 11 seat because the 18 one was too high?
Glenn
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BC12D-4-85
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Fairbanks, AK.
My PA-11 factory seat was too low for extended flight. Like sitting in a bucket with knees raised above hips. I added a 4" flotation cushion for float flying. A PA-18 seat would have been more comfortable despite the spar carry through ahead.
Gary
Gary
mvivion
SPONSOR
Bozeman,MT
My 11 had a PA-18 seat installed. I'm 5' 8", and the height of that seat put my head up close to the spar carry through. Still a lot more comfortable than the original front seat in 11s.
If I were doing a fairly serious rebuild on an 11, I'd consider converting to the PA 18 top deck, and 18 spars. Gets that headache rack out of the way. But, not a small project.
MTV
If I were doing a fairly serious rebuild on an 11, I'd consider converting to the PA 18 top deck, and 18 spars. Gets that headache rack out of the way. But, not a small project.
MTV
BC12D-4-85
SPONSOR
Fairbanks, AK.
It's unfortunate that some enterprising DER or equivalent hasn't analyzed the PA-11 and designed a 100# GW upgrade. More robust gear hardware, wing or strut mods, and fuselage ads as required.
Gary
Gary
PA-11 Higher Gross Weight
Piper Aircraft did that back in 1949 when it came up with the PA-18-95 at 1500 pounds gross weight. The PA-11 was an honest effort to extend the life of the venerable J-3.
Piper Aircraft did that back in 1949 when it came up with the PA-18-95 at 1500 pounds gross weight. The PA-11 was an honest effort to extend the life of the venerable J-3.
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I fit the old boot cowl on last week to see if it would be a good pattern to make a new one. It is pretty darn close, so I'll use it to make another one this week. I got a firewall flange from Clyde so I'll make the boot cowl removable for future MX needs.
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Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
Awesome, looks like an airplane now.
Since the firewall was in place, I thought it might be wise to install the engine. I am having heck of a time sorting out the exhaust. I have a C85-12F, so the original exhaust fits, but makes it a nightmare to remove the oil screen. I've heard through the grapevine that a PA-18-95 exhaust is the answer, but those are like hens teeth. I spoke to Mr Pierce today, and he gave me some ideas so I think I have a plan. I'm going to install the original exhaust and do some brainstorming and hopefully have it sorted out next week.
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I think this thread is about up to date. Sorry I was 5 months behind...
I'm still trying to find a front seat. I have some drawings so I may just make one. Glass is ordered from LP, probably 4-5 weeks out. I'll probably make a boot cowl and fit all the wing root fairings in the next couple weeks. I have goofy ideas of flying this thing in the next couple of months.
I need instruments too, anyone have some?
I'm still trying to find a front seat. I have some drawings so I may just make one. Glass is ordered from LP, probably 4-5 weeks out. I'll probably make a boot cowl and fit all the wing root fairings in the next couple weeks. I have goofy ideas of flying this thing in the next couple of months.
I need instruments too, anyone have some?
