Original Posted By: Doc Mosher
Pietenpol-List: Pietepol (N1195P) and GN-1 project for sale
Pietenpol-List: Pietepol (N1195P) and GN-1 project for sale
Original Posted By: BARNSTMR(at)aol.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Pietepol (N1195P) and GN-1 project for salePietenpol and GN-1 for sale and to be listed on Bay after Oshkosh.The Pietenpol (N1195P) was built in 1998, signed off by Atlanta FSDO but never flown. Please see Buckeye Pietenpol Website about this airplane. The original ad is still intact (dated 2-28-03) and was posted by the builder, RobertLinton of Mineral Bluff, GA. This airplane was never truly airworthy because when I got it home, I found a few defects concerning the construction. My inspection resulted in removing all of the fabric from the fuselage and wings. There are no gussets inside thefuselage in the tailcone but this can be fixed. In addition, the builder didn't prime or paint any of the metal parts inside the center section, wings andfuselage (don't ask me why...) Some of the metal parts in the wings holding compression struts need to be rebuilt, not do to rust, but to make them safer.A plywood section along the bottom in the tailcone needs to be replaced because of delamination from water damage. I think the plywood would be an easyfix. I think the woodwork on the wings is good and it appears that someone else may have actually built the ribs and spars. This airplane has a wing tank in thecenter section and a fuselage tank. Both are fiberglass, but the fuselage tank leaks. The builder ran a copper tube into the main tank from the wing tankand at this juncture, the copper turns easily in the tank. It needs to be rebuilt, an easy task if you have fiberglass experience. Also, the builder didn'tuse any turnbuckles on many of the wires and I'd suggest that the wires in thecabane area are too small and need to be replaced.I am keeping the engine and a few small items from the panel and the primer.I would further advise that all metal parts need to be sand blasted, primed and painted because of rust issues. The builder didn't use any primer on any metal parts. I have sand blasted the motor mount and cabanes and had them powdercoated Bahama Blue. These parts now look very nice.The Pietenpol (fuselage and wings) might be trailered to Broadhead so interested parties can inspect the project and make a determination as to suitability.The GN-1 project is an 80% completed fuselage and it is so fine, I suspect it was built by a professional cabinet maker! The original ad for this is also posted on the Buckeye Pietenpol Website and I purchased this from D.J. Vegh about 4 months ago. All the wood is available to complete this airplane and nearly all the ribs are finished. D.J. Vegh built the ribs and he is very fastidious. The sale includes D.J.'s original rib jig and his laser cut metal plates.The fuselage is mounted on J3-Cub gear legs and includes a J3-Cub fuselage gastank and tail wheel. I can provide more details about the GN-1 later.Sterling Brookssterling(at)pgrb.com________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 10:23:25 -0400
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Pietepol (N1195P) and GN-1 project for salePietenpol and GN-1 for sale and to be listed on Bay after Oshkosh.The Pietenpol (N1195P) was built in 1998, signed off by Atlanta FSDO but never flown. Please see Buckeye Pietenpol Website about this airplane. The original ad is still intact (dated 2-28-03) and was posted by the builder, RobertLinton of Mineral Bluff, GA. This airplane was never truly airworthy because when I got it home, I found a few defects concerning the construction. My inspection resulted in removing all of the fabric from the fuselage and wings. There are no gussets inside thefuselage in the tailcone but this can be fixed. In addition, the builder didn't prime or paint any of the metal parts inside the center section, wings andfuselage (don't ask me why...) Some of the metal parts in the wings holding compression struts need to be rebuilt, not do to rust, but to make them safer.A plywood section along the bottom in the tailcone needs to be replaced because of delamination from water damage. I think the plywood would be an easyfix. I think the woodwork on the wings is good and it appears that someone else may have actually built the ribs and spars. This airplane has a wing tank in thecenter section and a fuselage tank. Both are fiberglass, but the fuselage tank leaks. The builder ran a copper tube into the main tank from the wing tankand at this juncture, the copper turns easily in the tank. It needs to be rebuilt, an easy task if you have fiberglass experience. Also, the builder didn'tuse any turnbuckles on many of the wires and I'd suggest that the wires in thecabane area are too small and need to be replaced.I am keeping the engine and a few small items from the panel and the primer.I would further advise that all metal parts need to be sand blasted, primed and painted because of rust issues. The builder didn't use any primer on any metal parts. I have sand blasted the motor mount and cabanes and had them powdercoated Bahama Blue. These parts now look very nice.The Pietenpol (fuselage and wings) might be trailered to Broadhead so interested parties can inspect the project and make a determination as to suitability.The GN-1 project is an 80% completed fuselage and it is so fine, I suspect it was built by a professional cabinet maker! The original ad for this is also posted on the Buckeye Pietenpol Website and I purchased this from D.J. Vegh about 4 months ago. All the wood is available to complete this airplane and nearly all the ribs are finished. D.J. Vegh built the ribs and he is very fastidious. The sale includes D.J.'s original rib jig and his laser cut metal plates.The fuselage is mounted on J3-Cub gear legs and includes a J3-Cub fuselage gastank and tail wheel. I can provide more details about the GN-1 later.Sterling Brookssterling(at)pgrb.com________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 10:23:25 -0400