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Hope the CAF gets it.

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Warbird Kid wrote:
Hope the CAF gets it.


For what, a door stopper?

[quote]NO DATA PLATE AND PLANE IS NOT FLYABLE.[quote]

With no data plate, its worth ¢17/lb as scrap.

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skymstr02 wrote:
Warbird Kid wrote:
Hope the CAF gets it.


For what, a door stopper?

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NO DATA PLATE AND PLANE IS NOT FLYABLE.
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With no data plate, its worth ¢17/lb as scrap.


BUT...if you took 2 or 3 of those and $$$$$$$$$$$$ you could have your very own S2!
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skymstr02 wrote:
Warbird Kid wrote:
Hope the CAF gets it.


For what, a door stopper?

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NO DATA PLATE AND PLANE IS NOT FLYABLE.
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With no data plate, its worth ¢17/lb as scrap.


Well, clearly it's not flyable presently, but the lack of a data plate is no reason for it not being restored to fly again. The aircraft registration is written clearly on the side, so provenance should hardly be an issue. You could easily request the records from the FAA. There are probably many, many warbirds flying which don't have their original data plates either... That being said, this S-2 will likely cost more to restore than it would to buy one in flyable condition, so the cheap acquisition cost is not really a clear indicator of its value.... still a really cool beast though.

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262crew wrote:
I will take the wheels and brakes.
Looks like you already did!
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bdk wrote:
262crew wrote:
I will take the wheels and brakes.
Looks like you already did!


More is always better when it comes to airplane spares! Bendix has made an assy. that is easy to maintain and overhaul!

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RMAllnutt wrote:
Well, clearly it's not flyable presently, but the lack of a data plate is no reason for it not being restored to fly again.


Better brush up on 14CFR 21, 45, and 47. No data plate, and the airplane doesn't exist, as far as the FAA is concerned.

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Better brush up on 14CFR 21, 45, and 47. No data plate, and the airplane doesn't exist, as far as the FAA is concerned.
But you can always make a replacement plate.
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