1969 Pa-28-140 ground up restoration

Rgomez887Rgomez887
in General Discussion

Good day all, finally have decided to post here and start digging through the forums. I am currently starting the process of restoring a 1969 Piper Cherokee that I rescued from a small airport. She had been sitting there for about 25+ years before I took ownership of her. Unfortunately before I got her the previous owner took the engine off and then someone broke into the aircraft stealing the cowlings, rudder trim, flap lever and taking a saw saw to the instrument panel to get the two obs out of it. The aircraft also unfortunately is missing log books so I will have to start that process of reconstruction. I thankfully have a very kind IA that will help in making sure all Ads and Sbs are redone and signed off. Tomorrow I am getting the spars inspected and hopefully pass. Once that is done then it will be more full steam ahead with the restoration. Unfortunately with it sitting so long there is a lot that needs to be replaced and cleaned. All of the help and support will be greatly appreciated as I navigate this great endeavor.

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  • planewrenchplanewrench

    R, so do you actually have an engine at this point? Carl

    50yrs A/P IA DAL A/C inspector. 172N Rotax IRMT 912/914

  • Rgomez887Rgomez887

    unfortunately at this point I do not

  • planewrenchplanewrench

    Certainly have picked an interesting project. Carl

    50yrs A/P IA DAL A/C inspector. 172N Rotax IRMT 912/914

  • Rgomez887Rgomez887

    It definitely will be an adventure haha. Got the spar bolt inspection completed and passed so that’s one less thing to worry about. Now I can really start digging into the airplane and getting things replaced. Working from the engine mount back, currently working on the firewall and in between the instrument panel.

    One of the other things I’ve discovered that is missing is the parking brake lock which has been a pain to find so far. I’m just hoping I don’t have to buy a whole lever just for the lock.

  • planewrenchplanewrench

    Just out of curiosity, do you actually have the airworthiness certificate? And will you be able to get a valid registration? Carl

    50yrs A/P IA DAL A/C inspector. 172N Rotax IRMT 912/914

  • Rgomez887Rgomez887
    https://piperowner.org/talk/discussion/comment/1449442#Comment_1449442

    I have the a/w cert and the aircraft was de registered but I have the n number on reserve in my name as well

  • planewrenchplanewrench

    Whew, Carl

    50yrs A/P IA DAL A/C inspector. 172N Rotax IRMT 912/914

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