BeechTalk - BT - PA-28 Seaplane conversion.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 10 Nov 2014, 16:22

I have been doing some research on the PA-28 float conversion. I don't think I would ever consider a conversion like this on my Piper. Just kinda cool to see what it takes to complete.

The Models PA-28-160 and PA-28-180, S/N 28-508 to 28-1760, and 28-1760A may be converted to the seaplane configuration, PA-28S-160 and PA-28S-180, in accordance with Piper Drawing No. 62008.

Has anyone see Drawing No.62008?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Nov 2014, 02:41

All I have ever seen are those pictures.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Nov 2014, 12:46

I'm in the same boat, I have seen the photos of the conversion, but never the kit drawings.

I purchased a couple of old kit drawings for my Cherokee before from Piper and price was about $20.00.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Nov 2014, 13:06

Melridge Aviation was the Northwest Piper distributer, at Pearson Airfield in 1966. They had the factory demo PA28-180S there for a couple of months. I got to fly it.

The owner,Jack Murdock:https://www.murdock-trust.org/trust-profile/jack-murdock.php

was a wealthy man and later paid Clayton Scott:http://rbogash.com/scotty.html

to put his Aztec on floats.......and owned the STC.

I took this picture from my Super Cub.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Nov 2014, 14:54

Very cool story. It looked like Mr. Murdock loved aviation.

I just noticed a Piper Avtec on floats forsale on Trade-a-plane. Canadian based

[Link]http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1969/Piper/Aztec+Nomad/1775818.html/Link]

Thanks for posting the info.

Great pic!!!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Nov 2014, 19:49

Is it just me, or do some airplanes simply not look right on floats?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Nov 2014, 20:28

Username Protected wrote:

Is it just me, or do some airplanes simply not look right on floats?

Cezznas are made for floats cause the wings are up there out of the way. These Pipers may look funny but when you try docking they are really not funny any more. Lotta hanger rash.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Nov 2014, 23:53

http://www.controller.com/listingsdetai ... 330511.htm

That Aztec with 2012 P&I and 700/1400 on the engines looks like an interesting plane if your mission includes crossing lots of canadian wilderness to get to your fish camp. Aztecs aren't exactly fuel efficient to start with, your nm/gal is probably pretty atrocious.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 Nov 2014, 02:08

Username Protected wrote:

Is it just me, or do some airplanes simply not look right on floats?

Its not you!!! looks very wrong but, looks like fun!!!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 Nov 2014, 03:36

I believe there's one parked outside at CYOO (Oshawa)

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Nov 2014, 09:33

Username Protected wrote:

I believe there's one parked outside at CYOO (Oshawa)

Never see it, but havent been there in a few months. Theres a pic of a cherokee six on floats in a book I have. Still, id rather a 206 amphib, they look amazing