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Significant Maintenance Records for Stearman N1941E

 

This aircraft is a Boeing A75L300, serial number 75-5975,built in 1944.  It was part of the last batch of model 75’s.  It was procured by the Army Air Service in Jan 1945 as a PT-13D and delivered to Goodfellow Field, San Angelo TX. 

 

AIRFRAME

The airframe was rebuilt to its current configuration in 1970.  Most recent recovering/overhaul was by Air Repair in 1997.

 

Date                Tach    Description

4/29/97            917      Aircraft disassembled for recover: recovered with STITTS Process

(See 337), installed Redline brakes (see 337). Installed Bracket air filter (see 337).  Aircraft reweighed (see revised weight and balance).  Assigned new N number of N1941E.  See new Airworthiness Cert.  The following maintenance and repairs were performed during the course of this work: resealed main gear, repacked wheel bearings, replaced strobe power supply w/ ser # 09046.  Checked fuel strainer, replaced fuel lines, repaired loose baffles in fuel tank, replaced fuel sight tube, repaired cracks in aileron spars at idler connection, numerous minor wood repairs, new wing trailing edges installed, replaced brake rods, replaced elevator torque tube bushings, front airspeed ind. overhauled, replaced 2 aft trim cables, rebushed landing gear scissors, replaced aft rudder racks and lock pins.  Aircraft reassembled with new hardware and rigged to Boeing specs. Replaced tail wheel shimmy spring and service tail gear as necessary. C/W AD 46-24-01 by drilling lower wing drain holes and AD 59-06-02 by inspecting C/S spars and fabric covering.  No other AD notes applicable at this time.  All systems operationally checked OK.

 

11/07/06          1204    Aircraft serviced in accordance with Boeing manual. 

Lubed all grease fittings and lube points.  Service aircraft battery, serviced left and right brake reservoirs, installed new left and right brake pads, installed new left and right main tires, installed new ELT battery and operational checked good in accordance with FAR 91.07.  ELT battery due Nov 2008.  All controls checked.  Complied with AD 56-06-02 by visual inspection. Due next annual 2007. Repacked right and left main wheel bearings.  I certify this aircraft has been inspected in accordance with an annual inspection and found to be in airworthy condition.  AD notes checked by bi-weekly listings.

 

6/27/08          1205     Aircraft serviced IAW Boeing Service Manual.  Annual inspection completed this date.

 

9/02/09          1207     Aircraft serviced IAW Boeing Service Manual.  Annual inspection completed this date.

 

ENGINE

The engine was produced by Lycoming.  The military model designation is R680-13.  The civilian model designation is R680-E3B.  The engine is rated at 300hp, and was last overhauled by Radial Engines, LTD in 1998.

 

Date                Tach    Description

5/6/98              947.2   Reinstalled engine SN 13084 in A/C N1941E after major overhaul

by Radial Engines, LTD.  See WO 10266.  Engine mount magnafluxed and repainted.  Installed in accordance with current regulations and standard practices.  Engine test run in accordance with overhaul practices and recommendations.  All pressure, temps and systems normal. Note break in oil installed in this power plant.  Prop reinstalled and torqued per manufacturers directions. Note Aeroshell 100 SAE 50W.

 

11/07/06          1204    Oil changed and screen check.  Check OK.  Compression check

#1 73/80, #2 68/80, #3 78/80, #4 78/80, #5 68/80, #6 76/80, #7 78/80, #8 76/80, #9 78/80. Ran engine.  Operational check OK.  No leaks noted. I certify this engine has been inspected in accordance with an annual inspection and has been found to be in airworthy condition.

 6/28/08          1205     Annual inspection completed this date.

 

9/02/09           1207     Annual inspection completed this date.

 

PROPELLER

The propeller is a Hamilton Standard 2B20-241 with 613SA-15 blades.  The prop was last overhauled 3/17/2000 by H&S Propeller, Waterford, MI.  Hours since overhaul at last annual inspection were 157.9.  No defects noted during annual inspection on 9-02-09.