Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:37 pm
It's "Soda Blasting", just compressed Baking Soda. It's similar to Bead/Sand Blasting parts to remove the paint, but a lot gentler on the aluminum with out dimppling the skin like the sand/bead blaster does. Afterwards, a Water/Vinegar mix is used to neutralize the Soda Blast.
I'm glad that he guy was able to make it out and get it done, now we can get it moved in side, and start working on the big jobs.
I'm helping out with it, and can't wait to work on it inside. I was out there last friday trying to degrease the cockpit for paint prep, and my fingers froze off my hands!
I'm glad that he guy was able to make it out and get it done, now we can get it moved in side, and start working on the big jobs.
I'm helping out with it, and can't wait to work on it inside. I was out there last friday trying to degrease the cockpit for paint prep, and my fingers froze off my hands!
Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:49 pm
More photos!!Can you post some interior shots, contact me if you are looking for the hard to find stuff. Thanks Mike
TBM
Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:09 pm
Mike!...... (not trying to highjack this thread!) I keep hearing rumors that you, Dave C., and a few more other CAFMO guys keep finding new parts to hang on the Missouri Wing TBM..... radar suite, the radar pod for the right wing, rocket rails (already installed).....etc....etc.... can you talk these guys into posting some pics???????? Oh and PbyCat-guy..... great job (warm up those fingers)....... Tell Jack K., Norm B., and all of the crew members that everyone is tuned in to watch (keep posting piccies!) the progress over the winter!!!!!!! Alan
Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:44 pm
Very Cool., i do love the TBM!!!!!!!!!
Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:55 am
HELLDIVERS wrote:More photos!!Can you post some interior shots, contact me if you are looking for the hard to find stuff. Thanks Mike
Mike,
I just got am email from out Maint. Officer and they are indeed looking for some things. ie Cockpit instruments, levers, knobs etc. Radio operator / bombadier seat, etc. We'd love any help we can get. I can put you in touch with him (John Fuentes) if you think you might be able to help.
To anyone else reading this thread, please let me know what TBM parts you have to sell, dontate, trade. THANKS!
Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:30 am
T-6G Pilot wrote:HELLDIVERS wrote:More photos!!Can you post some interior shots, contact me if you are looking for the hard to find stuff. Thanks Mike
Mike,
I just got am email from out Maint. Officer and they are indeed looking for some things. ie Cockpit instruments, levers, knobs etc. Radio operator / bombadier seat, etc. We'd love any help we can get. I can put you in touch with him (John Fuentes) if you think you might be able to help.
To anyone else reading this thread, please let me know what TBM parts you have to sell, dontate, trade. THANKS!
I have a few instruments, including several TBM-3 fuel gauges in nice condition. Let me know if there's something specific you have in mind.
Cheers,
Richard
Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:11 pm
Hi Gang,
Looking for an R.P. Selector Switch. As shown on page 56A...figure 62B of the POH for the TBM.
Help!
John Fuentes
NCS MX Officer
Looking for an R.P. Selector Switch. As shown on page 56A...figure 62B of the POH for the TBM.
Help!
John Fuentes
NCS MX Officer
Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:12 pm
Today, two of our member's, John Fuentes and Fran Fortin drove the turret to Mr. Kosko's place. They were pleasently surprised to find the TBM inside! John snapped a bunch of pictures. I'll post them as I can get to them
Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:16 pm
More.............
Her tail is looking good!
Her tail is looking good!
Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:17 pm
Bomb Bay
Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:08 am
more pictures
The turret arrives! Our member Fran Fortin was a huge help in getting it there.
more cockpit shots. MUCH work to be done!
The turret arrives! Our member Fran Fortin was a huge help in getting it there.
more cockpit shots. MUCH work to be done!
Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:24 am
I notice that the throttle quad only has the throttle and mixture levers on it and that the propeller control is a vernier control on the panel.
What prop does the TBM use?
What prop does the TBM use?
Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:28 am
a couple more.............
wing fold attach point.
wing fold attach point.
Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:43 am
mustanglover wrote:I notice that the throttle quad only has the throttle and mixture levers on it and that the propeller control is a vernier control on the panel.
What prop does the TBM use?
I'm not a mechanic so any of the mechanics out there feel free to correct me but my data shows its a Hamilton-Standard 23E50-489.
I found this on the net at Ham-Stands website, kinda cool.
Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:32 pm
Great to see it inside!! More photos please, 
Thanks Mike
Thanks Mike