"brien" wrote in message nk.net...
Their was a time when Repair stations would cut or destroy in some way
unairworthy parts. Repair Stations are cautioned about destroying private
property.Case in point A repair station found a fabric covered aircraft to
have bad fabric and cut out the N number saying it was not airworthy
anymore. The court said it was private property they destroyed and ruled
that the repair station pay the total cost for a new recover of the
aircraft. Their are a lot of parts out their, and now their could be a lot
of expired helicopter parts that could be presented as airworthy when they
are run out watch out who you buy from and tractability of parts.

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Brien
I doubt any serious helicopter owner or operator will be scrounging
yellow tag parts in a bone yard to keep their machine aloft. However,
I know it happens and not just with helicopters. I'm speaking of time
life items and not just everything. I drove a truck that had a
salvaged altimeter and compass in it. The FAA never gave it a second
look! Never got that damned truck off the ground either no matter how
hard I tried...ggg
Cheers
Ol Shy & Bashful
"SelwayKid" wrote in message
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(John) wrote in message
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Recently I was watching "Monster Garage". The challenge on this
episode (37) was for the team to build a very fast car out of a jet
boat. During the build one of the team members spent six dollars and
some change for an expired helicopter piece. Since the part had been
expired it was apparently only worth a little over six dollars as
scrap aluminum. My question is, what piece of the helicopter is this?
Where did he get it? Or rather where can someone buy expired
helicopter parts?

Basically I live in central California, and since i've been interested
in aviation practically my whole life, i would like to get my hands on
one or more of these parts if they can be found for a reasonable
price.

Thanks to anyone offering advice on where I can find these helicopter
parts.

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Don't expect too much in the way of parts. However, what may be silly
to me might be a goldmine to you! There are a number of time-life
limited components on helicopters. With all the spinning and turning
that goes on, the parts wear at a predetermined rate and are retired
before (well before) failure that could cause a crash. Rotor blades,
transmissions, engines, airframes, etc. In central CA you might call
Bettencourt Flying Service in Delhi and ask for John. He is owner of a
helicopter business, a designated maintenance inspector, a high time
helicopter pilot and as knowledgable as anyone in the country. He is
also a good friend and former student of mine (long ago).
What may be a cheap price on the market might be excessive to you so
be prepared for unusual prices!!
Ol Shy & Bashful

A link to details of the build:

http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/mo...2/episode_37.h
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