F111 parts
F111 parts
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Here's a fun little project. I work at an aerospace machine and engineering company. One of our new jobs is to build a replacement part for an F111. The kicker is that there is no documentation that we can find, we are thinking we will have to reverse engineer the part, do drawings, and build it.
My question is two fold, number one, does anybody out there have any F111 documentation, know where I can find some, or know anybody to chase down? The part is old enough there is no CAGE code on the tag, so I can't find the original manufacturer of the part.
Second, if that fails, anybody know someplace that is capable of putting the parts on a CMM and doing a complete inpsection and building a solid in CAD?
And of course, with all the knowledgeable people on here, I welcome any hints or comments. Thanks.
My question is two fold, number one, does anybody out there have any F111 documentation, know where I can find some, or know anybody to chase down? The part is old enough there is no CAGE code on the tag, so I can't find the original manufacturer of the part.
Second, if that fails, anybody know someplace that is capable of putting the parts on a CMM and doing a complete inpsection and building a solid in CAD?
And of course, with all the knowledgeable people on here, I welcome any hints or comments. Thanks.





RE: F111 parts
What type of part are you looking to reverse engineer?
I work for a company that built/builds the powerplant and ECS pnuematic ducting system for the Aardvark. I know that we occasionally produce some of this hardware today, as 111's are still flown down under.
For reverse engineering capabilities, here is a source that I've worked with:
http://www.milparts.net/2002summer.html
They are known as Radian MilParts and this is their niche.
Also, I may have an Aussie contact who can help you.
Best of luck.
RE: F111 parts
I am located in Colorado in the US. I will contact Radian and see if they can help. Thanks.
RE: F111 parts
It is possible that General Dynamics,Fort Worth still has an archives of the original F-111C configuration?
I'm sure you already thought of this but thought I'd toss it out there anyway.
ietech
RE: F111 parts
RE: F111 parts
Call me at 714-822-2543 and I can provide contact info.
RE: F111 parts
The Aussie F111s are F111Cs, which have FB111 fuselage, wings and u/c, and originally F111A avionics although this has been updated. They also fly F111G's
RE: F111 parts
Gooday from Oz.
The Australian F111's are cared for by Boeing at Amberley Airforce base in SE Queensland.
They use a drawing set which belongs to the RAAF (I believe).
You would need to formally approach the RAAF to get assistance with documentation.
The F111 Chief Engineer is
Wing Commander Mark Scougall
Phone 61.7.5461 1111 (Switch )
Queensland is GMT+10 hrs.
RE: F111 parts
http://www.newportaero.com/home/aircraft
Another alternative is the Smithsonian
http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/arch/services.cfm
They have documents from all sorts of aircraft (but collections are usually incomplete).
"Simplicate, and add more lightness" - Bill Stout
Steven Fahey, CET
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Denny
RE: F111 parts
Small world --- I worked in the F111 planning office, bldg 251 at McClellan (Sacramento) for many years. Retired from there in '93. It's possible that we had crossed paths there.
ietech
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Denny
RE: F111 parts
RE: F111 parts
Did you get the info you needed, I "may" be able to help you. Send me an email msg with the part numbers your name address and your company info, along with who you are making the parts for.
I will run this buy the correct depts at this end to see if we can get you your required info through the correct channels!