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EAA
Chapter 36 has at least one major building project going at all times.
This is extremely important it us as we take seriously the rewards, and
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 The wings for the Monti are being
assembled
in the photos to the left and below. The wing-span, on the Monti,
per specs., will
be approx. 27 feet when completed.
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The photos
on the left shows the fuselage
of our present project; a Moni.
Walter
Green is the Caption on this Club Project.
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The Moni specifications are as follows:
Span...............................................27'
6"
Length.......................................14'
71/2"
Wing
Area..................................75
sq. ft.
Empty
Weight....................260
lbs.
Gross
Weight..............................560
lbs.
Useful
Load............................................240
lbs.
Cockpit will accommodate a. 6'4", 235
lb. pilot.
Engine...KFM 107. 2 cyl., 22 hp., electric
start.
Fuel
Capacity..................................4
gal.
Endurance (full throttle).....................2 hr.
Top Speed (sea level)..............120 m.p.h.
Range at 80 m.p.h. (economy cruise) 320
miles.
Rate of Climb.........................500
ft./min.
Take Off Distance (turf)................400 ft.
Stall..........................................38
m.p.h.
Cruising Speed 75% (sea level) 110
m.p.h.
Design
Limits...........................+6,
-4g's.
Construction....All aluminum bonded and riveted.
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The Wings are complete and ready to be attached
to the fuselage.
There is a small amount of work to be done with the canopy.
Prop installation and Wiring should complete the project.
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As pictured below, the project is complete.
We are very excited with the results of the hard work by
Walter and his crew.
Great job guys.
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Monti was sold in January 2006, thanks to Joe Boyle. We
all owe Joe a thanks for his work in securing a buyer. |
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Engine Project
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Our next chapter project could be
the complete tear down and rebuilding
of an O-290 Lycoming D2
engine.
Details and Photos will follow, as we
keep you informed in the progress of this project.
A special thanks goes to
Bob Schemmering for securing this motor and serving as the project
manager in this endeavor.
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Engine Log
- Day 1, April
22, 2006
Ed Schupp, Bob
Schemmerling, Jay Kanagy, Dick Wengert,
Dave Phister
1)
Removed Generator and Belt
2)
Removed Starter
3)
Removed Starter Flywheel
and Spacer
4)
Removed Magnetos (2)
5)
Removed Plugs and Plug
Wires (8)
6)
Removed Cylinder Heat
Shrouds
7)
Removed Right Side
Cylinder Fin Spacers
8)
Removed No.1 and No. 3
Cylinders (Right Side)
9)
Removed No.1 Piston from
Piston Arm
Notes:
- All
components came off easily, no corroded bolts, nuts, etc.
- Initial visual inspection of removed
pistons and cylinders showed “no”
corrosion.
- Piston/Piston Arm Pin was removed with some difficulty, it
was very tight.
- Piston Arm swings, but not freely at the Crankshaft.
- Piston Diameter is 4-8/16 inches.
- Cylinder Diameter is 4-9/16 inches.
- Piston Rings were free moving on the piston and there were
no signs of corrosion.
- Ed and Jay took pictures of the work
performed.
To Do List:
Dick took Cylinder and Piston No.1 for inspection and to determine
from these parts what type of engine we might have. His initial
guess is a older model O-235.
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May 10, 2006:
From the
Cylinder and Piston No.1 inspection, our motor
appears to be a
O-290 Lycoming D2. |
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Kitfox
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On the left is a
photo of a damaged Kitfox IV David
Dodd and Ken Jones brought back
from NY state.
It has damage to the cockpit area where the landing gear is attached.
It has a working 582 engine, but probably needs an overhaul.
The house in the photo is the home of the gentleman who donated all the
component parts of the Kitfox IV which just happen to be
connected in the form of an aircraft.
He did not transfer to us the FAA registration
with the N number and serial number, which poses
some serious questions how or what we might be able to do with the aircraft
or its parts.
In any case, we have an excellent project and we
sincerely express our thanks to Ken Jones for spearheading this
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Thanks to Joe Pierce, who is
chairman of the group, completely rebuilding and restoring the Kitfox.
Joe, left, is repairing a part.
Far left and below are photos of our progress. |
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