B.A.S. Tail Pull Handle
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 11:28 pm
Ole Pokey, aka Frank, on another forum discussion mentioned intalllation of the BAS Tail Pull Handle. BAS has been very generous to the 170 Association and normally makes available parts for the Convention Auctions. At the 2011 San Diego Convention I was also the lucky bidder for a Pull Handle. However, having been in and out of the tail cone over the years, this time I decided to let the local Cartersville, GA repair shop make the installation in my plane. So I talked to Lance McAfee (Southland Aviation) and we ageed if I R & R'd the back seat and aft baggage panel he could do the complete installation in two hours 
And, He Did 
Total cost, including paper work, was $162.50. 
The key point Frank mentioned was raising the tail up to make it easier to crawl in and out of the tail cone. Also, I elected, like Frank and others, to make the installation with the approved #6-32 x 3/8" stainless machine screws. Southland Aviation did an excellent job and after reinstalling the back seat and baggage panel, I was quickly back in the air. And moving the plane in and out was so easy
I love my B.A.S. Tail Pull Handle
If you are near Cartersville and need any type of airframe repair, give Lance a call. His website is http://www.southlandaviation.com
And, He Did Total cost, including paper work, was $162.50. The key point Frank mentioned was raising the tail up to make it easier to crawl in and out of the tail cone. Also, I elected, like Frank and others, to make the installation with the approved #6-32 x 3/8" stainless machine screws. Southland Aviation did an excellent job and after reinstalling the back seat and baggage panel, I was quickly back in the air. And moving the plane in and out was so easy
I love my B.A.S. Tail Pull Handle If you are near Cartersville and need any type of airframe repair, give Lance a call. His website is http://www.southlandaviation.com