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Slingsby Firefly T67M-Mk2 - Parts Information

A List of commonly used parts are listed below with additional background information.

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Parts Sources:
Adams Aviation (UK Distributor for RAPCO)
More details about Adams Aviation can be found on Suppliers page
LAS Aero (UK distributor for Aircraft Spruce)
Watts Aviation (For Tyres and Innertubes)
Commonly Required Parts
Part
Information
Alternator
Prestolite type (Kelly Aerospace) ALU-8521R.  Uprated from the ALU-8421 with a modification to the rear bearing assembly.
Altitude Encoder    
Battery
Concorde RG24-11M
Brake Assembly
RAPCO 30-55
Brake Assembly Bolt 
LP4-17AM or Cleveland 103-11600 
Brake Caliper O-Ring 
MS28775-222 
Brake Disc
RAPCO RA164-02000
Brake Linings / Rivets
Linings: RAPCO RA66-105  Rivets: RA105-002
Brake Valve - Parking
Cleveland 60-5. Slingsby are the best source (on price) for this part.
Canopy DV Window Rails
Mecaplex MX/GB/12 and MX/GB/13 (bottom and top).  Try AFEonline (www.afeonline.com) or Severn Valley Sailplanes (www.svsp.co.uk) for these parts.
Canopy DV Window Air Scoop 
On the T67M-Mk2, these are often blue tinted and are a non-standard size (larger than the standard size found on the T67B.  These are a special order from Mecaplex.  It is best to buy the DV window and scoop for a good fit, or pay the extra and send off the existing DV window for proper size matching.  Expect a price in excess of £200.
Central Vacuum Filter
RAPCO RA 1J7-1. Element D-9-18-1.
Cockpit Trim Screws
Stake Fastners Part Number: PS-6C-9-CP-S01BK.  Minimum order from the supplier is $160, which equates to approx 200 screws.
Electric Fuel Pump
Parker-Airborne 2B6-89
Engine Air Filter
Manufactured by Brackett, but not listed in their catalog.  Slingsby can supply, Adams have also said they can supply these.
Fuel Cap O-Ring 
2 Inch Dia: MS29513-224
Injector
Precision Airmotive RSA-5AD1.2576522
Instrument Panel Pillar Light Bulb 
GE327 
Magnetos 
Slick 4370 and 4373 
Main and Starter Solenoid 
These appear to be identical to STANCOR (WHITE-RODGERS) 124-903. Although the difference in price suggests Slingsby must spend many hours testing them before release. 
Main Wheel Tyres 
6.00-6 4 Ply 
Mechanical Fuel Pump 
Lycoming LW-15473 
Nosewheel Tyre 
5.00-5 4Ply 
Oil Pressure Sender 
Supplied to Slingsby by BF Goodrich and are "more highly calibrated" by Goodrich for the aviation application.  They are manufactured by VDO with a part number of 360081029012 or 360-004 with 29/12 stamped on the flats. 
Starter Motor 
Original Starter Motor - Prestolite type MHB-4016.
Sky-Tec 149NL/ec is an excellent alternative.
Tail Light Bulb 
GE1683 
Vacuum Pump 
Sigma-Tek 1U128-006 
Vacuum Regulator Filter 
B-3-5-1 
Wing Navigation Light 
A7512-24