Team SPA

Panther FAQs

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General Information 11

• What is the best way to stay up to date with the Panther progress?
• Where can I ask questions and search for information?
• Why Did We Choose A Steel Tube Fuselage?
• How will the Panther meet the LSA requirement?
• How big is the Panther cockpit? Will you fit?

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Building a Panther 19

• What factory built parts will SPA be offering?
• Wheels and Brakes
• Will the fiberglass cowling be split vertically or horizontally and what type of fasteners are used?
• Can I install tires larger than 500 x 5?
• What are the rivet options?

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Buying a Panther Kit or Plans Set 10

• Where can I see pricing?
• Does the price for the tail kit include the plans?
• What is the projected delivery schedule? What do I get first?
• What about plans builders?
• Will the pricing change?

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Engine Info for the Panther 3

• What engine options are available?
• Jabiru 3300 as an option?
• Panther LS and the Lycoming 0-320

TriGear 4

• Is the Panther TriGear a Castering Nose Wheel
• Is the Nose Gear Springy like a Vans RV-?
• Can I Convert My Tail Dragger Airframe to a TriGear?
• Are There Any “Structural“ Differences Between the Tail Dragger and TriGear Airframes

Corvair Components

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General Info 8

• Stock Rods vs. Billet Rods
• Stock Crankshaft Service
• Engine Mount Bushings and Bolts
• What Core Parts are Needed for the EIB Program
• How to Store a Complete Engine

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Cleanex 1

• Oil Cooler for a Cleanex/Sonex Install

Zenith 1

• Can I use the stock exhaust manifold?

Instructions 4

• Rear Alternator Bracket Kit
• CV3603- Corvair Carb Heat Box
• CV2012- Adj Oil Pressure Regulator
• SPA Corvair Cylinder Head Install and Op Manual

Technical Articles For Builders

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Hardware 1

• Rivets

Basic 1

• Building a Panther Sport - Mod instructions

Avionics

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Misc 1

• Antenna with Flight Line 760

General SPA Information

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General 8

• Shipping Policy
• Credit Card Policy
• How to Reserve an N-Number
• Cancellation/Return Policy
• Warranty Information

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Panther Builders and Owners

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Plan Sheets/Revision Logs 20

• 1 - Panther Revision Log
• P-T-HT-VT-spardetails(PK)
• P-T-HT-details.pdf
• P-T-VT-details.pdf
• P-T- VT-tail tip closers.pdf

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Heads Up 39

• Heads Up #1 - Vertical Tail Forward Spar Channel Mod Required-Published on September 15,2013
• Heads Up #2-Published on September 28,2013
• Heads Up #3 - Added Plan Sheets and Updated Builders Manual-Published on October 1,2013
• Heads Up #4-Published on October 19,2013
• Heads Up #5-Published on October 23,2013

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Service Bulletins 7

• PSB5-M Flap Detent Mount Crack
• PSB3-M
• Heads Up #41 - Panther Mandatory Service Bulletin - PSBS-M Flap Detent Mount Crack- Published on August 25, 2017
• Heads Up #38 - Panther Mandatory Service Bulletin - Tail Wheel Bolt Sheering Info- Published on June 29, 2017
• Heads Up #39 - Panther Mandatory Service Bulletin - PSB3-M Revised Spar Pin Safety-Published August 25, 2017

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Firewall Forward 4

• Panther - Corvair Installation Photos
• Panther - Lycoming O-320 Engine Installation - Tri-Gear
• Panther Lycoming O-320 Installation - Tail Dragger
• Titan Engine Color Options