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Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
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Author:  johnrfuentes [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
Hey Gang,

There has been a lot of progress lately. We will try to keep the photos coming. Bomb Bay and Radio Operator / Bombardier's Compartment should be painted by the time we get the next photos up. Then all new Hoses and wiring will be installed through out the aircraft. Several thousands of dollars has been spent on new cockpit instrumentation which will be sent out for the appropriate silk screening. We did find a CDIA clock and replacement fuel gauge. Thanks Richard!

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All of the radio operator's compartment windows were covered over by
the Canadian Navy when they did the conversion to a AS-3M. Here we are putting those windows back into place.





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Does anyone know of a shop that already has templates for the cockpit placards? We hate to have to reinvent the wheel!
Author:  warbird_patrick [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
Looking good guys.
Author:  kalamazookid [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
Pardon my ignorance, but where is this one being rebuilt?

Looks like some great work being done there. Is the plan to install all the radio compartment equipment?
Author:  johnrfuentes [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
Hi Matt,

Our TBM is being restored in Southern PA....near the Maryland Border. About an hour and twenty minutes NW of Baltimore.

Jack Kosko and his team just finished a T-50 restoration for Mid Atlantic and they had restored
another TBM there several years ago and donated it to Mid Atlantic Air Museum.

Yes, we are planning to restore the Radio compartment and bombay to original and I have been
looking for those items.

See my other post under this forum......TBM Radio Compartment

viewtopic.php?f=26&t=33116
Author:  johnrfuentes [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
Fuselage with the Canopy removed for repair and restoration Dec 2009

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Wing Fold Hydraulic Lines being installed Dec 2009

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Fuselage repair

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Overall view Dec 2009

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Author:  johnrfuentes [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
Dec 2009 Front Windscreen

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Dec 2009 Canopy rebuild

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Author:  johnrfuentes [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
Dec 2009 Port Side Without Canopy

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Dec 2009 Center Green House rebuild

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Author:  HELLDIVERS [ Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
Any updates? :D Looks good :!:
Author:  johnrfuentes [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 1:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
Updated January 2010 Photos-- Getting ready for some primer in many locations.
All new cockpit instruments delivered for new instrument panel build up.

NEED WING FOLD HYDRAULIC SEQUENCING VALVE!! HELP!!
pn 5359446

ALSO LIFE RAFT DOORS AND A REAR SEAT

PLEASE PM ME WITH ANY ASSISTANCE!!!!


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Author:  johnrfuentes [ Thu Feb 04, 2010 8:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
NEED THE FOLLOWING HYDRAULIC VALVE;
IT IS A DELCO PN 5359446 USED FOR THE COWL FLAPS, OIL COOLER DOOR, BOMB BAY DOOR AND WING FOLD ON THE TBM.


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ALSO NEED A REAR SEAT FOR THE TBM

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HELP!!! JOHNRFUENTES@AOL.COM
Author:  the330thbg [ Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
Have you been in touch with the group that is restoring a TBM in ChristChurch, NZ?
Author:  johnrfuentes [ Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
Hi,

No, I have not. Any idea how I might get in touch with them?

Thanks,
Author:  spitfiremk912 [ Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
VICTORIA AIR MAINT. IN BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA CAN HELP YOU AS WELL AS WARPLANE MUSEUM IN HAMILTON ONTARIO HAS PARTS AND MANUALS ALSO HOW BOUT BRINGING IT SKYHARBOUR AIRCRAFT REFINISHERS IN GODERICH FOR HER PAINT WE ARE THE BEST
Author:  avenger2504 [ Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
the330thbg wrote:
Have you been in touch with the group that is restoring a TBM in ChristChurch, NZ?


I'm in Christchurch and I'm unaware of a TBM in New Zealand. However there is a TBF on display at the Airforce Museum (heres their contact details: info@airforcemuseum.co.nz )
And there is another TBF under restoration to static up in Auckland at the Museum of Transport and Technology ( contact details: enquiries@motat.org.nz )

I'll post on Wings over New Zealand here in case someone else can assist.
Cheers
Baz
Author:  the330thbg [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kosko TBM retsoration----Second Time!
OK.., my bad.., not a TBM.., but a TBF.., other than being manufactured by GM and Grumman.., what is the difference?
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