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Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:46 pm
Looks great! Is this the same TBM I saw in Frederick, MD in the late '90's on the ramp? If so, I'm really glad to see it being taken care of so well!
I was on a cross country training flight when I saw it. I was flying a Piper Tomahawk and was thinking of asking to see if the owner would want to trade even-up!
Johnny
Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:59 pm
Slowly but surely, looks really good.
Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:37 pm
That is a great restoration! It is really coming together.
Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:20 pm
flypa38 wrote:Looks great! Is this the same TBM I saw in Frederick, MD in the late '90's on the ramp? If so, I'm really glad to see it being taken care of so well!
I was on a cross country training flight when I saw it. I was flying a Piper Tomahawk and was thinking of asking to see if the owner would want to trade even-up!
Johnny
It is the same TBM. She ran afoul of some hard times before Jack Kosko and his crew took her in. If this TBM turns out anything like Jack's previous restoration, it's going to be one beautiful bird when they're done with it.
Sun Dec 18, 2011 12:47 pm
Pictures Courtesy of James West

Engine with Starter, Magnetos and Generator installed.

Engine side view with accessory shield in place and new engine mounts.

Frank Darney installing the Wright R2600-20 on TBM-3E BuAer 91426....no, he had a little help!
Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:52 pm
Hey BillB24 any updates for us?
Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:26 pm
John,
It's getting closer... I can't wait to see it coming over the fence at KCJR.
Matt
Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:04 pm

Engine Pre Oil Pump Installation- picture by James West

Browning .30 Cal. stinger position- Picture By Stephen Chapis

Nose ring cowl installation- picture by James West

Right wing fold Hydraulics- picture by James West
Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:36 am
Very great news. We are all very proud of you and this restoration of yours is top, top notch!
Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:03 am
Lookin' toooo good. Keep up the good work!
Fri Jan 20, 2012 1:04 pm
This project rocks! Good job guys!
~J~
Fri Jan 20, 2012 1:14 pm
Very well done, can't wait to see the finished product
Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:37 am

Picture by James West
Carburetor hooked up!
Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:52 pm
John.... Looking good...... I have heard a rumor that you guys will be sharing a ramp or two with us (B-29/B-24) this summer? Can't wait to see her up running and flying.......
alan
Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:57 am
That's what I hear also. Are you coming out with them?
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