Pietenpol-List: data plate

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 1:10 pm

Original Posted By: "Christian Bobka"
Another sad day in Piet-List history... nothing in yesterday's digest for me to read! So, I'll toss out an idea I'm working on, just to have something show up on the list.A fellow named Amato used to offer customized Pietenpol data plates but he's out of the picture now (at least he was as of the last post on this subject in 1999). I've picked up the gauntlet and am working with our friend Dennis Demeter of AvGrafix on making some up, which I will be offering to Pieters if the price is right. He is pricing them to me in aluminum, brass, and stainless. He tells me that to be an "official" data plate (to be installed near the tail per FARs) it has to be "fireproof", thus the stainless steel version. However, my thought is that most Pieters don't care about that one as much as one that goes inside the cabin, in which case aluminum would be fine (the "permanent" data plate being affixed back where nobody will ever see it ;o) And for my own benefit, I wanted to see about a brass one since many Piets go for that more traditional look and it would look nice inside the airplane.At any rate, when I find out if this is going to work out I'll post an update here. The hope would be that the plate would be ornate enough that even folks whose planes are already airworthy and bear a permanent plate, might want to install a "decorative" plate inside, maybe for the passenger to 'ooh' and 'ahh' over. I'll also scan and post a photo of what the proposed plate will look like, if this thing flies.Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 1:55 pm

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Oscar,The data plate does not to be fire proof. The one near the tail needs tosay the aircraft type and the serial number and it can be done in magicmarker. The data plate that you would most likely put in the cockpit areacan be brass, aluminum, or stainless, preferably the etched brass varietywith "relief" to give the old time feeling.Chris BobkaTech counselorIA-----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 6:38 pm

Original Posted By: "Graham Hansen"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: data plateIn a message dated 3/4/03 1:12:50 PM Central Standard Time, taildrags(at)hotmail.com writes:>Oscar,Count me in for one, or maybe two. Might even be a good reason to fly down thru Texas to pick it up !!Chuck GantzerNX770CGWichita KS________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Mar 14, 2004 11:55 am

Original Posted By:
Who was it that has data plates for sale? I need one. I ordered the plate fromWicks and installed it, this is the one that goes on the exterior near the tail.My check list from the FAA says aluminum is not acceptable for this plate.Also there is no space on that plate for the builders name.Dick N.________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Mar 14, 2004 4:22 pm

Original Posted By: Richard Navratil
Got mine from Aircraft Spruce. It's made out of stainless (CRES).If you don't have a catalog,,,it's free. Just go on their site and follow the freecatalog thing.walt evansNX140DL ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Mar 14, 2004 7:26 pm

Original Posted By: walt evans
There was someone on the list who had a very nice plate made. I'm trying to findthat one.Dick ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Mar 14, 2004 7:40 pm

Original Posted By: dave rowe

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Mar 15, 2004 6:01 am

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Oscar Zuniga I think.CheersPeter.-----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Mar 15, 2004 6:03 am

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Try http://www.stewartwarner.com/Catalog/2wng.htmlCheers Peter-----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Mar 15, 2004 12:23 pm

Original Posted By: Leo Gates

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 4:15 pm

Original Posted By: Richard Navratil
Dick,If you have a metal plate elsewhere on the aircraft, you can just handwrite witha sharpie pen the stuff near the tail. Reread the regulation on aircraft markings,Part 45.Chris BobkaA and P with IA ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:00 am

Original Posted By: Michael Perez
Does anyone know where this data plate came from and whether they are available? It was in a Piet in an article in the Air & Space magazine=2C but I have never seen another one like it. Gene ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 07:10:46 -0700 (PDT)

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:17 am

Original Posted By: Gerry Holland
Ask the manufacturer Dennis Hall in Tucson, AZ. He should be able to tell you.CurtRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:19 am

Original Posted By: Amsafetyc
MichaelI've just completed a Top Overhaul of tired A75.If that had been my Piston I would have fitted rings and continued. Its cleanedup nice other than the odd wear as shown.The idea to check ring gaps is the answer. I measured for standard size from Fresnoand they all met tolerance (3 Ring Set).The old rings were laughable. Gap at minimum was 1/8". The best (Worst!) was over3/16".All the middle compression rings were stuck with carbon too.Running as sweet as a nut now.Gerry________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: data plate

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:24 am

Original Posted By: Michael Perez
It would be a nice one to have if we cant locate one, maybe we need to find someone to reproduce it. I am certain we have the resources to do that, especially with the diversity in the group surely someone knows someone who can produce them. I know I know don't call me Shirley !JohnSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 5, 2012, at 10:00 AM, Gene Rambo wrote:> > Does anyone know where this data plate came from and whether they are available? It was in a Piet in an article in the Air & Space magazine, but I have never seen another one like it.> > Gene> ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 07:31:29 -0700 (PDT)

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:36 am

Original Posted By: Ken Bickers
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: data plate

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:50 am

Original Posted By: Gerry Holland
Here's Oscar's data plates.http://www.flysquirrel.net/piets/dataplate.htmlCurt MerdanFlower Mound, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

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