CG4A WACO wheel?

[frenchie]

Hello everyone,
I would like to ask a question of the experts on landing gear wheels. Let me explain: a long time ago, I had the opportunity to acquire this complete wheel from a farmer in Normandy; the person claimed it came from a CG-4A Waco glider. I would appreciate your expert opinion on this, as I believe P-47s used this type of wheel as well.
Thank you very much for your help.
Have a great day.
Laurent

 

[Wurger]

A genreal view at the two sides of the wheel would be also useful. However judging by the Royal Airplane US-AN-4-43 tyre, the wheel diameter would be too small for the P-47. The tyres of the number were used with the smaller aircraft like the Piper Cup, L-4, Stearman, AT-6 or PT-19. These were made with the tyre thread of a couple variations. These could be of the smooth, ribbed, diamond, diamond-cross, block or oval pattern. So no matter methinks. The P-47 Thunderbolt used the wheels with rim of the 6-spoke or 8-spoke design and the tyre of the 864 × 229 mm (approximately 34 × 9 inches) size. IMHO the wheel size with the tyre seems to be correct for the Waco glider.

P-47 wheel rim ..

the pic source: the net.

 

[frenchie]

A genreal view at the two sides of the wheel would be also useful. However judging by the Royal Airplane US-AN-4-43 tyre, the wheel diameter would be too small for the P-47. The tyres of the number were used with the smaller aircraft like the Piper Cup, L-4, Stearman, AT-6 or PT-19. These were made with the tyre thread of a couple variations. These could be of the smooth, ribbed, diamond, diamond-cross, block or oval pattern. So no matter methinks. The P-47 Thunderbolt used the wheels with rim of the 6-spoke or 8-spoke design and the tyre of the 864 × 229 mm (approximately 34 × 9 inches) size. IMHO the wheel size with the tyre seems to be correct for the Waco glider.

Hi Wurger,
Always so quick and efficient. Thanks a lot; I've added two photos—one of each side. So, the CG-4A Waco lead seems to be the right one?.

 

[Wurger]

Now much better. With no doubt the WW2 Hayes Industries 27 inch type wheel rim used also for the wheels of the Waco gliders. In my notebook I found that the same wheel rim could be used for P38 Lightning. But the tyre was marked with US-AN-2-43.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/266571460725

United States Waco CG-4A Glider

United States Waco CG-4A Glider A.A.F. Serial Number: Unknown CG-4A Glider Cockpit, above photo. This cockpit was found in New Jersey in early 2007. Most of the tubing is in very good condition, but the bottom rear section has some very bad corrosion. The top two center window frame sections are...

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[Wurger]

And here the Assy numbers on the external rim of the wheel parts ... ASSY NO. G-3-1-A

your one ...

and the one found in the net ...

 

[frenchie]

And here the Assy numbers on the external rim of the wheel parts ... ASSY NO. G-3-1-A

your one ...
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and the one found in the net ...
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So, Wurger, the CG-4A lead is the most likely one? That confirms what the person told me; he remembered recovering it from the wreckage of a glider in Normandy, and it was subsequently used on farm equipment, as often happened.So, with your help, I can wrap up this thread. Is the CG-4A lead the correct one?Thanks for your help, Wurger—I appreciate it.Have a good day.Laurent

 

[Wurger]

So, Wurger, the CG-4A lead is the most likely one? That confirms what the person told me; he remembered recovering it from the wreckage of a glider in Normandy, and it was subsequently used on farm equipment, as often happened.So, with your help, I can wrap up this thread. Is the CG-4A lead the correct one?Thanks for your help, Wurger—I appreciate it.Have a good day.Laurent

Yes the Waco glider is the most likely. Here is a list of the wheel rims from 1944 I found via the net. As you may notice the Hayes Industries 27 inch type wheel rim of the ASSY No. G-3-1A is mentioned for the light training planes and the CG-4A glider as well.

the pic source: the net.

 

[frenchie]

Yes the Waco glider is the most likely. Here is a list of the wheel rims from 1944 I found via the net. As you may notice the Hayes Industries 27 inch type wheel rim of the ASSY No. G-3-1A is mentioned for the light training planes and the CG-4A glider as well.


View attachment 887249
the pic source: the net.

Great!