HarvardIV wrote:
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Does anyone know a rough ballpark number of what it would cost to restore it? I love these planes but have no experience restoring them.
$1M-$1.5M
Mr. Patterson:
Are you sure? Sounds kind of like a "deep pockets" price. I think at the most a Griffon would cost about $250k for an overhaul. Maybe another $30k for the prop. If all the parts are good, probably even less. After that, the hydraulics, and everything else shouldn't cost much differently than on a T-6. I'd guess maybe $350k depending if you could get a lower price on the engine overhaul.
Steve's figure is probably not far off.
I hate to think how much the late lamented RNHF Firefly would have cost to overhaul, (and it was only a re-engine and overhaul after 20 years flying) had it not been for BAe undertaking most of the work as a form of sponsorship of the flight. As I recall the aircraft was re-engined with a Griffen 58 from a Shack because Griffon 74 parts were become like hens teeth.
So what mark of Griffon does that Firefly project have for starters..?
I have to say it is a real shame someone doesn't take it on, but the world isn't exactly awash with Firefly parts, but the Canadians managed it, but how long did that take, and how many $$$..??
Hydraulics similar to a T-6....not many T-6's have folding wings as I recall
An email to CWH and the RNHF would be a good starting point.
Isn't there one in Aus undergoing a restoration to flight as well..???
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