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Spartan C-3 Blueprints Wanted- Help?
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:12 pm
by tulsaboy
I'm trying to track down any existing blueprints for the Spartan C-3 biplane. It was produced in three basic models- the C-3-120, the C-3-165, and the C-3-225. The main difference between the three is the installed engine and the cowling setup. Supposedly the structure of the C-3 stayed largely the same.
I've already inquired at EAA, and no dice. Does anyone know where a set of these prints might be, or even isolated sheets from the set? Please feel free to PM me with any leads. When the C-3 received its certification from the CAA, would Spartan have had to submit any engineering or production drawings? Would NASM have them? Thanks!
kevin
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:40 pm
by wacoykc
My next stop would be with NASM then with Ed Wegner who owns a flying C-3
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 4:11 pm
by C170BDan
Somewhere I have the archives phone number at NASM. If I can find the number I will call or figure out how to contact via email.
I am going to D.C. at the end of the month. If there is something I can do to help out while I am actually there I would be happy to figure out a way to help.
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:22 pm
by The Inspector
According to AIRLINERS.NET the EAA has one on display in OSH. and, if I'm not mistaken, didn't some less than sharp individuals just open up the one in Old Rhinebeck for examination by taxiing it into a swamp full of trees? (see video posted in this part of the forum)
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:25 pm
by tulsaboy
Dan- Thanks for the offer! I've sent NASM an inquiry about the prints. I'll let you know if I hear back.
Inspector- Thankfully, that was not the Spartan but (I think) a New Standard. The Spartan at OR hasn't flown since the mid-80's.
kevin
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:06 am
by Wheels up
The Inspector wrote:According to AIRLINERS.NET the EAA has one on display in OSH. ....
This is the Spartan that is at OSH. It was donated or loaned from Superflite after they grenaded the rare A series J6-7.
Spartan C3
spartan info
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:14 pm
by lusc10
Randy Long in Coleman Texas restored the C-3 that was donated to the EAA. I dont think he has blueprints but it would be worth a call to find out. I help with doing the sheetmetal for the airplane. It was fun learning to wire bead an edge and assembling a seat without rivets.
Randy Tait
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:26 pm
by tulsaboy
Randy-
Thanks for the info! Do you have Randy Long's contact info? Feel free to shoot me a pm. Thanks!
kevin
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:25 pm
by lusc10
I talked with Randy Long. He does not have any drawings. Good luck with your search.
Randy
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:21 am
by tulsaboy
Thanks for asking, Randy. I appreciate the help. If anyone else has any suggestions/ideas, please let me know...
kevin
