RESTORATION DIARY
KAMAN K-16B

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THE HISTORY

With the HOK-1 on display, the next restoration project is the Kaman K-16B, which has been on display outdoors at NEAM for many years. Beyond paint and corrosion control, the goal is to seal the aircraft from water and animal intrusion. In mid-July the tires were replaced and the aircraft was steam-cleaned. With the initial cleaning done, the K-16B was brought into the restoration hangar and the work will begin.

January Update #5

The two piece cabin door is being fitted to be sealed against water leakage. When completed, the doors will be lockable as this is an outside aircraft.

The elevator trim gearbox was removed, restored, and replaced.

The original prop rotors have been restored and crated. Too fragile to be left outside, they can be installed for inside display.

Work began on removing the wing extension actuators to check the feasibility of using them to tilt the wing.