Cessna A37B Dragonfly Military Aircraft (WITHDRAWN)

Description

Summary of Restoration Work completed to date:
> Paint stripping & minor repair to the fuselage, wings, empennage, & control surfaces.

> Rebuild of one wing assembly (the other still needs to be done) this work includes:
1. Reskin bottom of wing from flak damage
2. Leading edge metal work repair
3. Flaps repaired
4. Replaced ½ of main spar
5. Installed never used 1968 fuel tanks & all associated hoses, fittings, etc. These tanks have been pressure tested.

> Rebuild of one main gear assembly
1. Replacement of pins, bushings, bolts, etc. (a replacement seal still needs to be sourced)
2. Repainted the gear assembly

> Miscellaneous Information
1. The other main gear & wing need to have work done on them similar to that which is already been done.
2. The nose gear needs to be rebuilt
3. Control surfaces – flaps, ailerons & elevators were sent to Alamo Aircraft in San Antonio, TX & have been repaired & rebuilt

> Parts/Engines- Original J-85-17 engines included but without records & therefore not usable. The owner has obtained a pair of GE CJ-610 engines that are included. This is the civil version of the J-85. These engines have been inspected by a repair shop & there is an estimate of $110,000 to return them to service.
1. Firewall forward parts come with the project
2. Includes two T37 Fuselages – demilled & suitable for parts
3. Also include is an A-37A wing suitable for parts

History
Formerly operated by the US Air Force, the aircraft was given to Vietnamese AF. The aircraft was one of two A-37 aircraft that were illegally imported into the USA via Canada. The aircraft were seized in 1989 by US customs & given to the Wings of Eagles Museum in Elmira NY. After a holding period the Museum was given permission to sell the aircraft. The current owner purchased the aircraft from a museum & it is now FAA registered. Customs provided a full release on the aircraft enabling the civilian ownership

Details
Cockpits very complete & stock
Canopy in good condition
Ejections seats included(cold)
Set of wing pylons included
Some miscellaneous extra parts included
Some st&s & cradles are included
Aircraft manuals & microfiche

Basic Description
The A-37 was an updated & strengthened version of the Cessna T-37 trainer. Major changes included:
*Stronger wings.
*Three pylons on each wing.
*Larger wingtip fuel tanks of 360 liters (95 US gal) capacity.
*A General Electric GAU-2B/A 7.62 mm (0.300 in) “Minigun” Gatling-style machine gun, with a rate of fire of 3,000 rounds/minute & 1,500 rounds of ammunition. The weapon was fitted in the right side of the aircraft’s nose. A gunsight & gun camera were also fitted.
*Better avionics for battlefield communications, navigation & targeting.
*Tougher landing gear for rough-field operation.
*Installation of GE J-85 engines of 2400# thrust

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION