wood substitue

[justplanejim]

I have a set of plans for a Corben Baby Ace Junior.
The plans call out for Samara wood. Not even sure where to find this anymore.
What would be an acceptable substitute?
justplanejim

[rwanttaja]

I have a set of plans for a Corben Baby Ace Junior.
The plans call out for Samara wood. Not even sure where to find this anymore.
What would be an acceptable substitute?
justplanejim

Never heard of Samara wood, and a Google search doesn't make me any wiser.

The FAA lists acceptable wood substitutes in AC43-13B.
9473

Ron Wanttaja

[CraigCantwell]

Samara are helicopter seeds, so Samara wood would be from one of the various trees that produce helicopter seeds. Maple, ash, and elm are three of the trees that fall into the group that do this.

[Auburntsts]

I'd ask the company: Welcome to the Ace Aircraft - Fly Your Piece of Aviation History (http://www.aceaircraft.com/)

Ace Aircraft, Inc.
2701 Airport Road
Toccoa, Ga. 30577
aceair@windstream.net
(706) 886-6341

[justplanejim]

Thanks for the responses. I have reached out to Ace, but have not heard back yet.