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Encase anyone needed a digital copy. PT-22 Flight Manual.pdf PT-22 Overhaul Manual.pdf PT-22 Parts Manual.pdf PT-22 Service Manual.pdf

With a Y-150, battery, full fuel and two adults, will that put you over gross ?

Anyone ?

Not mine but owner is asking 60K. https://www.barnstormers.com/cat.php?mode=listing&main=

Are there any references for original PT-22 paint schemes from the Ryan factory ? I'm also interested in what Schemes were used @ Sequoia Field / Visalia CA ? Is there any reasoning why some cowlings were painted Red, Yellow and or the same with props ? I've seen some pitot tubes also painted in candy cane stripes, was that specific to certain training bases ? Thanks ahead of time!, JH

I was wondering where is the best place to have a Fahlin propeller overhauled ? Sensenich ? Thanks, JH

Jim I just sent you a message.

I spoke with Brad Ball and he basically said the direct drive starters are junk. Sounds like electric is the way to go and if you don't mind hand propping, a starter block off plate would save quite a bit of weight too. Looking at my weight and balance sheet: Battery - 20.5 lbs Electric starter - 18.5 lbs Cables/switch/box - 4.0 lbs Battery box - 1.5 King KX 155 - 4.75 Total - 49.25 lbs

Didn't it go for 41K ? + 10% buyers fee ? I think you only had to pay tax if you were a IA resident. I was lucky enough to win one of the spare props.

Ron, thanks for the response. I think a standard E-80 starter weighs around 25-28 lbs. You don't know anyone who has a spare direct drive starter / mount do you ? I have a manual crank and crank mount but are missing the rest of the assembly.

I'm curious how significant the weight savings is to run no starter and just to hand prop ? Are many people running the original direct drive starters, is there any advantage to do so over hand proping? Is there any advantages to run an E-80 or Y-150 electric starter other than the obvious? Is it worth the weight having the ability to crank while in flight ?

Wow, look at that longeron. Do you have any pictures of the rest of the bird ? Any of the cockpit ? Thanks again, JH

Thanks so much !

Can anyone tell me the exact measurement from center tow eye to center tow eye on a Ryan PT-22 is ? I'm going to help transport one shortly and I need to make a spreader bar for gear so the wings can be removed. Thanks in advance. JH

Before I order these 4 manuals from ESSCO, does anyone have a downloadable copy they wouldn't mind sharing ? Ryan PT-22 Pilot's Flight 1943 Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions Manual-Download - $13.00 Ryan PT-22 1943 Parts Catalog-Download - $43.00 Ryan PT-21 & PT-22 1941 Maintenance Instructions-Download - $46.00 Ryan PT-21 & PT-22 1942 Overhaul Instructions-Download - $34.00 Thanks, Joel