- Assembly and buildup around the forward fuselage remains of Viet Nam era A-4C BuNo 149606
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- Complete records for all parts and assemblies included with purchase orders and vender identification
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- Vast NAVAIR overhaul and assembly technical library
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- Totally demilitarized. All unnecessary military equipment removed pursuant to FAA regulations and to reduce the empty weight of the aircraft. 20mm guns are replicas
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- NDT and visual inspections per Douglas Aircraft/Navy Maintenance procedures and current day best practices. Many airframe structural components replaced
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- Wing, Fuselage and tail attachment bolts and bushings replaced with new hardware
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- All hydraulic components overhauled/bench tested. Aluminum fittings and lines replaced with stainless steel.
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- All screws and fasteners cad plated or stainless steel.
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- Electrical System – Aircraft 100% rewired per NAVAIR electrical schematics. Fuse panels replaced with new circuit breakers. All weapons system electrical components removed.
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- Fuel System - all components overhauled/tested or replaced. Integral wing tanks pressurized and leak tested. New fuel lines were installed.
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- Complete Landing Gear overhaul including NDT of wheels and axels. New wheel bearings installed, new tires. New brake pucks.
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- Complete cockpit refurbishment and detailing.
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- Majority of instruments are vintage equipment with New Garmin GPS, Collins ILS, and Nav/Comm equipment installed.
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- All warning lights, switch nomenclature, and required placards remarked with original silkscreen backlit panels.
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- Paint: Complete strip, etch, prime and paint to original U.S. Navy color specifications.
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- Significant inventory of spares, including (3) J65 engines with log books, new tires and hardware
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