Airfield p51 - suitable replacement parts help ???
02-19-2021, 06:34 PM
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Airfield p51 - suitable replacement parts help ???
Ok fliers, I have an airfield 1450mm p51 that was given to me a present probably 5 years ago (I think)
It is a 6 channel version with retractable gear and all other surface controls
Yesterday, during initial taxi, all was fine. I lined up and began to get into the throttle. I had to input some rudder to keep it straight, then the left side gear collapsed prior to take off.
I still need to inspect the gear to see if it’s something I can repair or if I need to replace it, but the individual props (all 4) are now broken.
Heres my problem-this plane may have been discontinued. Everywhere I look for “airfield” parts, is out of stock with no return mentioned.
Is there another make/model where the gear and ESPECIALLY the props are interchangeable?? I personally don’t care about the wheel pants or doors right now. They don’t make the plane fly or roll.
If I need to replace the spinner base to install a different style blade, that’s fine, but I can’t find dimensions for other versions/makes/models such as FMS etc
Any help in this would greatly appreciated
It is a 6 channel version with retractable gear and all other surface controls
Yesterday, during initial taxi, all was fine. I lined up and began to get into the throttle. I had to input some rudder to keep it straight, then the left side gear collapsed prior to take off.
I still need to inspect the gear to see if it’s something I can repair or if I need to replace it, but the individual props (all 4) are now broken.
Heres my problem-this plane may have been discontinued. Everywhere I look for “airfield” parts, is out of stock with no return mentioned.
Is there another make/model where the gear and ESPECIALLY the props are interchangeable?? I personally don’t care about the wheel pants or doors right now. They don’t make the plane fly or roll.
If I need to replace the spinner base to install a different style blade, that’s fine, but I can’t find dimensions for other versions/makes/models such as FMS etc
Any help in this would greatly appreciated
02-19-2021, 08:27 PM
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Similar problem
I have an Airfield Corsair that is similar size. I bought it from a guy getting out of the hobby with some extra blades. They were all damaged and out of balance. I found that FMS blades were the same and fit the original spinner. I’ll bet P51 blades are similar between the two names.
02-28-2021, 04:34 PM
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Yes it is the silver bird
i picked up gear for it but it’s smaller than what was on there. The shafts are also different so it may not hold to long. The prop is different as is the spinner and cone, but they should be ok as the new prop and original prop are 14x8
maybe a complete gear swap from the new v8 would work??
i picked up gear for it but it’s smaller than what was on there. The shafts are also different so it may not hold to long. The prop is different as is the spinner and cone, but they should be ok as the new prop and original prop are 14x8
maybe a complete gear swap from the new v8 would work??
02-28-2021, 10:14 PM
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Yes it is the silver bird
i picked up gear for it but it’s smaller than what was on there. The shafts are also different so it may not hold to long. The prop is different as is the spinner and cone, but they should be ok as the new prop and original prop are 14x8
maybe a complete gear swap from the new v8 would work??
i picked up gear for it but it’s smaller than what was on there. The shafts are also different so it may not hold to long. The prop is different as is the spinner and cone, but they should be ok as the new prop and original prop are 14x8
maybe a complete gear swap from the new v8 would work??
Wayne
03-19-2021, 05:07 AM
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I’m looking for landing gear for my airfield p51.
I have two Short fuse Sallee’s. But am in need of gear.
to help the request above regarding spinners and props. Yes the 1400 FMS spinner and props fit perfectly
thanks
doug
to help the request above regarding spinners and props. Yes the 1400 FMS spinner and props fit perfectly
thanks
doug
