[f-AA] Still need a spacer

[jfarrelly via aeronca]

I’m still stuck on the ground with my ‘47 Chief. It needs a spacer for my backplate and spinner. I’m attaching the drawing and specs from Bill Pancake. Neither I nor my mechanic have the skills to make the part, but I am hoping someone in this group does.

 

I’ll ask again if anyone have a spacer I can buy or whether someone with the right skills and tools is willing and able to make and sell me the part?

 

I’m not sure I trust just any ordinary machinist to make a part that attaches one of an Aeronca’s “mission critical” parts (NASA term for something with no back-up), namely the propeller.

 

Or, can someone give me the contact information of a reputable shop that can produce the spacer I need – preferably on the West Coast (since I’m in California)?

 

Thanks in advance for any help or guidance.

 

Joe Farrelly

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['Botijo G' via aeronca]

Did you try a place like this?

https://www.xometry.com

Now a day with CNC it should be easy

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On Sep 2, 2025, at 9:22 AM, Botijo G <bot...@verizon.net> wrote:

In case you are interested of know of someone that would?

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Date: September 2, 2025 at 8:51:49 AM PDT
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I’m still stuck on the ground with my ‘47 Chief. It needs a spacer for my backplate and spinner. I’m attaching the drawing and specs from Bill Pancake. Neither I nor my mechanic have the skills to make the part, but I am hoping someone in this group does.

 

I’ll ask again if anyone have a spacer I can buy or whether someone with the right skills and tools is willing and able to make and sell me the part?

 

I’m not sure I trust just any ordinary machinist to make a part that attaches one of an Aeronca’s “mission critical” parts (NASA term for something with no back-up), namely the propeller.

 

Or, can someone give me the contact information of a reputable shop that can produce the spacer I need – preferably on the West Coast (since I’m in California)?

 

Thanks in advance for any help or guidance.

 

Joe Farrelly

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[Mark Zimmermann]

My neighbor, Sam Tilleman, owns Saber Mfg. He builds prop extensions and crush plates. 

Sam’ #

(817) 360-1661

On Sep 2, 2025, at 10:51 AM, jfarrelly via aeronca <aer...@westmont.edu> wrote:



I’m still stuck on the ground with my ‘47 Chief. It needs a spacer for my backplate and spinner. I’m attaching the drawing and specs from Bill Pancake. Neither I nor my mechanic have the skills to make the part, but I am hoping someone in this group does.

 

I’ll ask again if anyone have a spacer I can buy or whether someone with the right skills and tools is willing and able to make and sell me the part?

 

I’m not sure I trust just any ordinary machinist to make a part that attaches one of an Aeronca’s “mission critical” parts (NASA term for something with no back-up), namely the propeller.

 

Or, can someone give me the contact information of a reputable shop that can produce the spacer I need – preferably on the West Coast (since I’m in California)?

 

Thanks in advance for any help or guidance.

 

Joe Farrelly

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[Mark Peterson]

If he has the right aluminum it’s just a little time on the lathe, measuring and drilling holes.   Call around and see.  Tell them it’s for your tractor <g>.  

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On Sep 2, 2025, at 8:51 AM, jfarrelly via aeronca <aer...@westmont.edu> wrote:



I’m still stuck on the ground with my ‘47 Chief. It needs a spacer for my backplate and spinner. I’m attaching the drawing and specs from Bill Pancake. Neither I nor my mechanic have the skills to make the part, but I am hoping someone in this group does.

 

I’ll ask again if anyone have a spacer I can buy or whether someone with the right skills and tools is willing and able to make and sell me the part?

 

I’m not sure I trust just any ordinary machinist to make a part that attaches one of an Aeronca’s “mission critical” parts (NASA term for something with no back-up), namely the propeller.

 

Or, can someone give me the contact information of a reputable shop that can produce the spacer I need – preferably on the West Coast (since I’m in California)?

 

Thanks in advance for any help or guidance.

 

Joe Farrelly

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[Mark Peterson]

Or to put it another way, the part is held in compression between spinner backplate and flange.  It doesn’t rotate and while it’s spinning, the actual loads on it are distributed on a flat surface and the holes.  It seems to me to be one of the lesser torqued items up front.  More concerned with actual bolts and their torque.

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On Sep 2, 2025, at 8:51 AM, jfarrelly via aeronca <aer...@westmont.edu> wrote:



I’m still stuck on the ground with my ‘47 Chief. It needs a spacer for my backplate and spinner. I’m attaching the drawing and specs from Bill Pancake. Neither I nor my mechanic have the skills to make the part, but I am hoping someone in this group does.

 

I’ll ask again if anyone have a spacer I can buy or whether someone with the right skills and tools is willing and able to make and sell me the part?

 

I’m not sure I trust just any ordinary machinist to make a part that attaches one of an Aeronca’s “mission critical” parts (NASA term for something with no back-up), namely the propeller.

 

Or, can someone give me the contact information of a reputable shop that can produce the spacer I need – preferably on the West Coast (since I’m in California)?

 

Thanks in advance for any help or guidance.

 

Joe Farrelly

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[j...@joea.com]

Joe,

I believe that I have a shop that can do this for you but its located in Phoenix across the street from Deer Valley Airport.

Let me call them later today and make sure, then will pass the info along to you.

thanks,

Joe Abrahamson

[Duane Fey]

Joe,

Send the plan to Send, Cut, Send. They’re on the web. They’ll make it and send it directly to you. It is an owner produced part, so it’s legal. 

Duane

On Sep 2, 2025, at 08:51, jfarrelly via aeronca <aer...@westmont.edu> wrote:



I’m still stuck on the ground with my ‘47 Chief. It needs a spacer for my backplate and spinner. I’m attaching the drawing and specs from Bill Pancake. Neither I nor my mechanic have the skills to make the part, but I am hoping someone in this group does.

 

I’ll ask again if anyone have a spacer I can buy or whether someone with the right skills and tools is willing and able to make and sell me the part?

 

I’m not sure I trust just any ordinary machinist to make a part that attaches one of an Aeronca’s “mission critical” parts (NASA term for something with no back-up), namely the propeller.

 

Or, can someone give me the contact information of a reputable shop that can produce the spacer I need – preferably on the West Coast (since I’m in California)?

 

Thanks in advance for any help or guidance.

 

Joe Farrelly

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[j...@joea.com]

Duane,

I have a guy/shop here in Phoenix that can duplicate this part. I replied to Joe F earlier on but have not heard back from him.

Joe A