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1-26 Weight & Balance Sheets

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1-26 Models A thru E, Flight – Erection – Maintenance Manual

This E.C.O covers the installation of bushings to the aileron bellcranks in the 2-22. Schweizer engineering has also approved this repair for all 1-26 model aileron bellcranks.(11 Sept 1984) ...

Engineering Change Order – Aileron Bellcrank Installation

This E.C.O covers the installation of bushings to the aileron bellcranks in the 2-22. Schweizer engineering has also approved this repair for all 1-26 model aileron bellcranks.(11 Sept 1984) ...

All service letters & bulletins for The Schweizer 1-26

These Service Bulletins and Service Letters have been provided by  K & L Soaring. The 1-26 Association has reproduced these documents in an electronic form with the permission of  K & L Soarin...

Airworthiness Directive No. 87-17-01

Subject: Tow-release installation – Applies to models (including kit built) SGU 1-7; SGS 2-8 (TG-2); SGS 2-12 (TG-3); SGU 1-19; SGU 1-20; SGU 1-21; SGU 2-22, 2-22A, 2-22C, 2-22CK, 2-22E, 2-22EK; SGS 1...

Airworthiness Directive No. 87-02-01

Subject: Inspect tow-release installation – Applies to models (including kit built) SGU 1-7; SGS 2-8 (TG-2); SGS 2-12 (TG-3); SGU 1-19; SGU 1-20; SGU 1-21; SGU 2-22, 2-22A, 2-22C, 2-22CK, 2-22E, 2-22E...

Schweizer 1-26: How to create Tailcones and Nosecones

From: Kevin Renshaw I have made both tailcones and nosecones. Here is the method I used to make the tail cone that is on 217:   Get a block of blue styrofoam (2 lb/cu ft) at least the size of the tail...

  • 1-26 Stick Boot Pattern
  • 1-26 Stick Boot Pattern

1-26 Stick Boot Pattern

From: Monroe S. David Here are PDF’s of the pattern I used to fabricate the Stick Boot in the Legal Eagle this year. Downloads:  Stick Boot Design Stick Boot Pattern To access this post, y...

  • Making a 1-26 Rear Canopy Radio Antenna
  • Making a 1-26 Rear Canopy Radio Antenna
  • Making a 1-26 Rear Canopy Radio Antenna

Making a 1-26 Rear Canopy Radio Antenna

From: Charles Shaw (038) Making a 1-26 Rear Canopy Radio Antenna worked out pretty neat and easy with help from Jerry Kaufman.   Materials: Music wire as large a diameter as will mate with Panel Mount...

SN116 Turbine Schweizer 1-26 Project

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