rahill1

Can anyone tell me what model this is? I'm looking for any information I can get. Thank you.

jetmech05

Looks like a member of the Kadet family from Sig

TheEdge

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The piece that fits between the fuse and the verticle stab is what make it unique and hard to identify for me.

skylark-flier

SIG Kadet Mk-II. The kit # is RC-49.

Here's a pic of mine, just before she was finished:

And at the flying field:


Check at the bottom of my signature - website shows every kit they've ever put out.

TheEdge

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You got it, very good.

Hydro Junkie

I'm thinking MK II as well, converted to tail dragger though it does need a new nose cowl. Like the wheel pants on it, gives it a more finished look

rahill1

Thanks everyone! I bought this plane for $25 last year. It needs all electronics. I am going to fix it up this winter. Thanks again.

skylark-flier

You should still be able to buy the original cowl from SIG. Yeah, found it:

Part # ------------------------------------------------------------ retail $ ------------------ Cost from SIG

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[TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]SIGSH515[/TD]
[TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]SIG ENG COWL [RC49]
KADET MKII [/TD]
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[TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: right"]$5.29[/TD]
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[/TR]
[/TABLE]

Plus shipping, of course.

She's an outstanding aircraft. My own has pretty much max allowable movement of the control surfaces - there's nothing she can't do, short of 3D. Flies fabulously on an old OS.40LA. I'm with Hydro Junkie - the taildragger configuration does her proud.

GREG DOE

The piece that fits between the fuse and the vertical stab is what make it unique and hard to identify for me.
That's called the "dorsal fin". Looks like your Kadet has a K&B .40 with a Perry carburetor. Not the greatest engine by today's standards, but adequate for the task. Clean it up, and try it before replacing it. The carburetor has "o" rings in it that get hard, and leak over time. If you encounter trouble with the engine check out your local flying group for help. I've got several K&B .40's that are 40 years old, and still flying.

rahill1

Thanks again everyone.