Trailer/Transpoort Options for 337

[hayesjaj]

Thanks. I'm very familiar with the disassembly side of things (it really isn't bad) and no, you can't remove the wings at the booms...the spar is continuous. Sequence must be empennage (horz/vert stabs) off at booms, booms at wing, wings. Reverse to reassemble. Maint manual is very clear on the procedure. Empty weight is about 3000lbs so I'm not sure how it would be overweight.

I am more interested in the trailer setups and how the aircraft was loaded/unloaded. Looks like you can do it in a 8.5 x 20 flatbed without too much trouble or if someone had a transporter who they trust and could recommend.

As for scrapping it...well, that's an option. It needs significant engine work and I would prefer to do it in my hangar with my local shop/a&p whom I trust more than trying to manage remotely at an airport 1500 miles away with limited support available. Honestly its a rather interesting aircraft that I think deserves to fly again (air conditioning/Robertson STOL/good maintenance history etc).

[Trippster]

May I ask what airport in Houston area? We are at KCXO. If it's up on the north side, my IA mechanic might be able to help some if you did want to try to get it flying vs shipping.

[hayesjaj]

Its over in Baytown. I've had a number of false starts with A&Ps in the area and feel the best way to get it done is bring it home. The local guy is really great but not interested in a restoration project and I don't believe that he is an IA. Got hooked up with a different local IA that was a massive false start (to say the least) and another who seemed competent enough but wouldn't sign off on the engines for ferry without pulling them for O/H.... I don't disagree they need it but at I am very technically capable and would prefer to use my local shop and work with my IA to restore this thing the right way end to end.

I'll keep looking at options unless someone comes along and wants a nice 337 project.

[JAG]

Hi - I am located in the Houston area, and I understand your desire to get the aircraft home to work on. I purchased a flyable C337 a few years ago in the Houston area, the seller delivered it to my hangar after I did a quick pre-buy to make sure there were not any hidden problems. I am now about 3 weeks out from completing over 2 years worth of work to bring it back up to my mechanical standards. These aircraft are so forgiving, but when you start to peel back layers, it is amazing to see the small issues lurking everywhere. I would not do this any different when buying a 337 again - would take my time and go through it well, especially if the aircraft has been sitting for a while.
Jeff

[MSGP]

We are always interested in a 337 project.
What do you have in mind for a sale price.
Mike