We are restoring an ex TWA L1649A Starliner in Auburn / Maine and searching original Component Maintenance Manuals or similar overhaul documentation for system components. We welcome any leads to help us find the manuals and can provide a list of part-numbers with the OEM details if required.

I have a copy of an Illustrated Parts List for the SE5a dated December 1917, it lists every single item in the aeroplane (down to the screws rivets etc) along with sketches of all parts. I'm happy to make this available for the cost of copying and postage.

I have a copy of the above dated 1917, it has 43 pages with the parts all listed, right down to fastenings along with quantities and drawings showing all the mainparts and how they fit together. I can make copies available for the cost of copying and postage. Marcus

Does anybody out there know of a modern coil to replace the old "beeswax coils in the Bendix Scintilla SF-series mags?

This past Saturday, I had the privilege of flying in a massed Veterans' Day formation at DeLand, FL. I was leading White Flight, consisting of my Johnson Rocket, a Comanche and a Bonanza. We had arranged to form up over Bob Lee Airport with Red Flight, consisting of an SX-300, a T-34 and and SBD...

I saw a special on PBS about the Aleutian Islands and they showed quite a few scenes of W.W.II aircraft wrecks just lying around on ground. The Narrator said that they US lost a lot of aircraft due to bad weather. My question is has anyone surveyed the Aleutian Islands for restorable wrecks. (I...

Hello there, Where can I find wrecked, partially wrecked, salvageable, basket case antique aircraft and/or warbirds? I am looking for some restoration projects. Thanks for your help. This is a wonderful group. Have a great day. Pontifex

All, Looking for any and all input. A group I volunteer with has a Salmson 9AD in a Curtiss Wright Junior. Would like to correspond with someone that is currently operating or has operated this engine. Also interested in obtaining a copy of any documentation for this engine i.e., maintenance

A couple weeks back, I posted a message on this forum regarding Bill Larkins photography and a section on our message board that has been dedicated for his use. Over the past few days, a thread has started that has Bill posting a bunch of very sad but interesting shots of the carnage that was...

has anyone started one from the plans available? if so at what stage now? Cheers.

Does anyone know where I could buy Airplane instruments for russian planes. Looking for altimeter, a radio, barameter and couple other parts. Thanks!

"This engineering was in a museum Aircraft technicians in Moscow earlier. But when a museum have closed, engineering have put on a separate platform open-air and it became nobody necessary." Nevermind the broken English. Photos of what's apparently a place near Moscow for abandoned Soviet...

When a heli is "runout" but still in "great condition" with about 6-8000 hrs TTAF and low priced, what exactly does that mean? Is it just an older ship that passed some manufacturer's recommended 'expiration date'? Is it a federal expiration date? Is it still flyable? Is it ok to use for parts...

I have several spanners stamped Rolls Royce, each with a part number, which I believe to be aircraft spanners. They also have the WD broad arrow mark. Can anybody identify these - could they be Merlin engine spanners, as I would have said their age is around the 1940's. Sample part numbers are...

Can anyone tell me how similar these engines were to the Merlin? I know they were a derivative but being intended for ground use may be so totally different as to be useless for any aviation application. Why do I ask? An acquaintance has just acquired a complete Meteor engine and is looking to...

My recently acquired 30+ year old project restoration had some "powder" under the paint at the rivet/dimples on the fuselage. I believe it was old body putty. What "filler" can be recommended for smoothing over the rivet/dimple prior to repriming/repainting? Thanks, Dick

Is anyone able to offer any advice on the requirements for having an aircraft which was in storage for some years and has no available paperwork returned to the register. with thanks George

I want use my home workshop to rebuild an old, junked restroom from a USAF DC9. The milspec drawings show a slot for "used razor blades". How often am I supposed to clean out the used razor blades to maintain airworthiness specs?

The racing in the air has yet to begin but the racing in the pits is in full swing! Check out the mind games at http://aafo.com/racing/2005/reno_2005-1/ photo report. Wayne Sagar All Aviation FlightLine OnLine http://aafo.com/

In 2007 a P51 D Mustang called Lou IV was damaged in a landing accident a Camarilla, California. Become a fan to help us restore this majestic fighter! Flying the P-51 D has been a lifelong dream for Terry Dieno, President of Fast Toys For Boys. Terry's love for aviation heated up when he acquired...