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Questions and Answers for the FA449723Q0012 C-46 Artifact Transport

Where is the aircraft located at the Aviation Museum in Florida? Is it inside, outside, on the pavement, on the grass, on a pedestal, suspended from the ceiling, etc...?

Outside on pavement.

Where will the aircraft be located at the Aviation Museum in Delaware? Inside, outside, on the pavement, on the grass, on a pedestal, suspended from the ceiling, etc...?

Outside on pavement.

Can you provide pics (without disclosing anything classified) for the Florida facility and the final resting place in Delaware?

No pics of the Florida facility.

AMC Museum Weight and dimensions of the aircraft?

Approximate Specifications:

• Length: 76 ft 4 in (23.27 m)

• Wingspan: 108 ft 0 in (32.92 m)

• Height: 21 ft 9 in (6.63 m)

• Wing area: 1,360 sq ft (126 m2)

• Empty weight: 30,669 lb (13,911 kg

Is the aircraft flightworthy? No.

Can we assume that attaching hardware, which is too corroded to remove, may be cut off?

Yes, if the integrity of the aircraft is maintained for transport and re-assembly.

Who will be responsible for corrosion repair? If repairs are needed, this will delay reassembly.

AMC Museum.

Who will be responsible for repairing existing hurricane damage, i.e. reattaching parts removed by the storm?

AMC Museum, however, the contractor is responsible for re-assembly of the entire aircraft.

If rivets are removed during disassembly, will there be a specification for replacement hardware (like Byler Magna Bulbs blind rivets)?

Yes, structural equivalent hardware is required.

Will a permit be required for operating a crane near a runway? This could take 4-6 weeks to approve.

No.

Will the contractors have access to the aircraft seven days a week?

Yes, minus federal holidays.

Year, make, model

1945, Curtiss, C-46A

Zip codes for both Florida and Delaware locations

Florida: 32508 Delaware: 19902

Value of aircraft

Customer has no idea of the aircraft value.

Do I need a bond or broker Mc to do this job are just my sub contractor?

Not a question our customer can answer.

Would you consider transportation via barge fully assembled as a transport option?

Sure, as long as the aircraft is delivered to the museum.

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