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Aeroplane Factory
885 Taildragger Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
775-782-2992
fax: 775-782-7568

don@aeroplanefactory.us

THE AEROPLANE FACTORY
Globe Temco Swift Specialists

AEROPLANE FACTORY STCs

SLIDING CANOPY - STC SA02141LA

The sliding canopy installation changes the entire look of the Swift. The visibility is increased dramatically, expecially when compared to the original Swift solid canopy hatch. Ease of entry into the cockpit is similar to that of an original-hatch Swift and much easier than with a gull-wing hatch modification. The original windshield, windshield bow, rollover structure and rear quarter windows are removed during the STC installation. Rollover protection is provided by a new windshield bow which has been load-tested to 5200 pounds without failure. New-manufacture parts included with the STC kit are: windshield bow, canopy frame, windshield, top windows, slides and tracks, roller, roller guide, latch, outside fuselage skins, and installation hardware. Installation instructions, installation drawings and a CD of installation photos showing each step of the process is included for those who want to install the kit themselves or have their local shop complete the installation. The Aeroplane Factory's Electric Elevator Pitch Trim STC is included with this kit (A $995 added value). The price for the complete kit for the installation of this STC is: $14,995.00 .
Contact don@aeroplanefactory.us for availability and shipping of this STC. NOTE: The price for this STC does not include installation. The Aeroplane Factory or your local shop can install this kit for you at normal shop rates.

More information about this modification, the installation process and the steps we accomplished in obtaining this STC.

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CONVERSION FROM CONTROL YOKES TO STICKS - STC SA4855NM

Dual Stick Conversion: This kit replaces the control wheels with control sticks. All parts that rotate with respect to another part are on ball bearings or rod ends. The system uses 21 bearings. The use of bearings and rod ends eliminates any slop or play in the controls and provides a smooth travel without any binding or catching. We currently hold a multiple STC for this modification and manufacture the kit on site using our Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA). The cost of the bearings is making it prohibitive to produce these kits economically so if you want the smoothest feel and the best geometry in a stick conversion STC order one of these kits as soon as possible.
We are starting production on what may be the last batch of these stick kits produced. If you have ever considered converting your plane to stick controls, order this STC now. We will make as many kits as are ordered but when they are sold there will either be no additional kits produced or the price for the conversion will be considerably higher.
The installation kit includes all the components, new control cables, new hardware, new bearings, installation drawings and instructions and the STC paperwork. The price for the complete kit for the installation of this STC is: $4,898.00
Contact don@aeroplanefactory.us to order this STC. NOTE: The price for this STC does not include installation. The Aeroplane Factory or your local shop can install this kit for you at normal shop rates.

Control Stick Parts Kit.

Control Stick Layout - Front.    Control Stick Layout - Side.    Control Stick Layout - Rear.

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ELECTRIC ELEVATOR TRIM - STC SA02052LA

The original trim manual crank is removed and an electric servo is used in its place. Electrically-operated trim, actuated by a button on the control yolk or stick is much easier to use than the original crank. Additionally, installation of the electric pitch trim system eliminates the slop in the trim tab that has accumulated during 60 years of wear. Manual operation of the elevator trim is still available in the event of electrical failure. The price for the complete kit for the installation of this STC is: $995.00 . Contact don@aeroplanefactory.us for availability and shipping of this STC. NOTE: The price for this STC does not include installation. The Aeroplane Factory or your local shop can install this kit for you at normal shop rates.

Electric Elevator Trim Parts Kit.

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MACHINED STALL STRIPS - STC SA02154LA

Machined stall strips for the Globe and Temco Swift.

Our machined stall strip is manufactured in-house under our PMA. It is significantly smaller than the stock stall strip. Installation of this STC on an aircraft with either of the Merlyn Products, Inc. gross weight increase STCs installed will return the aft C.G. limit to the original Swift aft limit of 34.7". The price for the complete kit for the installation of this STC is: $249.00 . Contact don@aeroplanefactory.us for availability and shipping of this STC. NOTE: The price for this STC does not include installation. The Aeroplane Factory or your local shop can install this kit for you at normal shop rates.

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LYCOMING O-320 ENGINE CONVERSION - STC SA2-1007

The Aeroplane Factory has recently obtained the STC for converting the Globe Swift engine to a 150 H.P. Lycoming O-320. We are in the process of updating the STC and adding the compact hub propeller to the STC approval.

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LEFT HAND THROTTLE QUADRANT - STC SA4856NM

The Aeroplane Factory accomplished this modification as a one time STC.
We will consider converting it for multiple use if interest warrants.

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