[f-AA] Salvage 11AC Chief . . . if you need parts

Mark Peterson

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Apr 21, 2021, 12:49:22 AM4/21/21

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I was cruising around the internet and found this:

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Mark Peterson

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Apr 21, 2021, 12:50:35 AM4/21/21

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https://www.texasairsalvage.com/Aircraft_view.php?editid1=209

No warranty expressed or implied... just found it surfing around.

Hate it when I hit return and it sends it before I'm ready to go!

Mark

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Richard Murray

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Apr 21, 2021, 5:53:05 AM4/21/21

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Wow! It is amazing someone took the time to inventory and list all of the pieces.

The sum of the parts is worth a lot more than the whole and this is how they intend to recover their investment.

Typically salvage companies go for metal aircraft and a Chief as picturef sells for under $2000 at salvage. They will easily double that investment but the rest of those small parts will be on their shelf for years to come.

'Botijo G' via aeronca

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Apr 21, 2021, 7:50:40 AM4/21/21

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Can be fixed

Richard Murray

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Apr 21, 2021, 7:53:40 AM4/21/21

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Anything can be fixed; it becomes an economic question whether it is feasible.

'Botijo G' via aeronca

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Apr 21, 2021, 8:19:28 AM4/21/21

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A fine line....very fine .....between a labor of love and stupidity

Richard Murray

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Apr 21, 2021, 10:09:42 AM4/21/21

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People don't appreciate the Chief. You can score salvage for under $1000 if you follow the Insurance Companies listings.

An 11AC our of license in need of repairs/restoration is lucky to fetch $3000

I have two that need annuals I'd sell for under $9000 and a fuselage with paperwork that needs the tailpost repaired wings and an engine for $1500

Ronald S Piercy

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Apr 21, 2021, 11:25:12 AM4/21/21

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To all you Aeroncateers out there. Starman bros auctions is auctioning a batch of Aeroncas this weekend in Texas

Ronald S Piercy

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Apr 21, 2021, 12:31:50 PM4/21/21

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It is sad to see something like this go to salvage. It was obviously recently rebuilt. There are parts available to rebuild it. For a shop to do the repairs is not feasible but for a hobby person it is very feasible.

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Jim Chuk

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Apr 21, 2021, 1:49:19 PM4/21/21

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A friend of mine moved into a hangar down in Texas and there is a Chief project parked in it. Looks to be complete and mostly together. 65HP engine. Owner died, and widow needs it gone. Nick listed it on barnstormers, they are asking $5000 for it all. If it was close I think it would be worth my time to take a look, but Tx is to far. I tried to put a link to the add, but then the message never got posted..Search Aeronca Chief on barnstormers and it will come up. JImChuk

Mark Peterson

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Apr 21, 2021, 1:55:22 PM4/21/21

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For the fans of Aeronca planes, its a given that restoration as a hobby is a great thing. It is pretty amazing the number of

people who stop by the plane and say they restored a Chief at some point in their youth. Yet, I suppose there is a point

where the marketplace and the cost of materials, the lack of A&Ps to supervise projects and all the other factors could mean

that the time runs out for some airplanes. The Chiefs have always been the planes on the edge of the ramp needing

a little TLC for some reason. It is a real shame that the Texas link I put up is being parted out. It looks pretty complete to

my glance. Hopefully all the parts go to make the fleet last a little longer! And thanks be that people are still making new

parts for them too.

Mark

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'Ken McClelland' via aeronca

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Apr 21, 2021, 3:38:59 PM4/21/21

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I forget where you are Jim. I have a project near Pittsburgh that I am looking for a new home for.

Ken

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Jim Chuk

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Apr 21, 2021, 6:29:22 PM4/21/21

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I'm in northern Mn and in reality, the last thing I need is one more project.... That hasn't stopped me in the past however.... :-) JImChuk

'Ken McClelland' via aeronca

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Apr 21, 2021, 6:51:26 PM4/21/21

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I have too many projects to have room to work on them :) that’s why I would part with the Chief......

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Richard Murray

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Apr 21, 2021, 10:46:38 PM4/21/21

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Ken-

How close to Pittsburg are you?

I'm north of Dayton 60 miles.

Richard in OH

'Ken McClelland' via aeronca

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Apr 22, 2021, 4:54:05 AM4/22/21

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50 miles south - near VVS airport

Ken

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Apr 22, 2021, 6:27:25 AM4/22/21

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I have two 11AC projects in PA for sale as well lots of extra part , $8,000 would take it all

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50 miles south - near VVS airport

Richard Murray

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Apr 22, 2021, 6:27:34 AM4/22/21

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Ken-

before ADS-B I used to stop at VWQ enroute to 47N in New Jersey. good restaurant.

W22 was favorite for everyone heading to Middletown for the NAA Convention because it was west of the high ground.

'Ken McClelland' via aeronca

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Apr 22, 2021, 7:38:39 AM4/22/21

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Do you mean FWQ?

The restaurant has changed hands a few times and as of now has not reopened. The latest owner got pinched 2 if not 3 times by changing restrictions due to Covid and kept losing his stock. I’m not sure if/when they will make another attempt. I really hope they do because our EAA chapter is located there and we do miss them.

VVS is outside the ADSB area and while we have no restaurant on the field we have cars to loan and some good local restaurants.

Ken

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Richard Murray

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Apr 22, 2021, 7:49:58 AM4/22/21

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yes FWQ Rostraver...finger slipped down too low and hit the wrong key

I was going to suggest VVS to Lucy and the group from Virginia who attend the Aeronca Convention. You are as far North of their route as Beckley is to the South.

Upshur County was a perfect stop, but they don't have a courtesy car anymore.

'Ryan Meléndez' via aeronca

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Apr 22, 2021, 11:05:37 AM4/22/21

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I towed banners outta 47N this past summer! Cool little airport

Richard Murray

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Apr 22, 2021, 12:04:53 PM4/22/21

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for VanWagner Ryan?

'Ryan Meléndez' via aeronca

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Apr 22, 2021, 6:39:38 PM4/22/21

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No for FlySkyAds. Smaller company. They trusted me to start an operation for them over here on the West Coast after the summer so I basically run a banner tow company now here in LA area where I live with two of the companies planes.

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Ginny Wilken

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Apr 22, 2021, 8:39:52 PM4/22/21

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Whoo; nice work if you can get it:) Be careful; have fun!

ginny

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Richard Murray

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Apr 22, 2021, 9:22:31 PM4/22/21

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are you flying super-cubs Ryan

'Ryan Meléndez' via aeronca

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Apr 22, 2021, 9:54:29 PM4/22/21

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Yes sir! 180hp Super Cubs with extended wings, extended gear, 82in prop, belly tank, and 8.50 tires

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Richard Murray

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Apr 23, 2021, 7:16:08 AM4/23/21

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that will lift a huge sail

'Ryan Meléndez' via aeronca

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Apr 23, 2021, 4:10:52 PM4/23/21

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That is does! But I still love flyin my chief more haha

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