Engine cowl

[Herakeles]

Was looking to see if anyone can identify this engine access panel. I thought p-38 but can't get any info. Thought someone here would know. Thanks

 

[fubar57]

When I entered the red warning stencil into Google image, pictures of the de havilland beaver popped up but none of them had the warning label that I could see.

 

[Herakeles]

I am almost positive that it's not a beaver. Baffling to me. Got my OCD peaked lol

 

[buffnut453]

I would have said a bigger aircraft than a P-38. The "Attach Work Platform Here" suggests something sizeable (at least to me, it does). A bomber perhaps?

Where was it found?

 

[Herakeles]

It was in my dad's collection and he got it many years ago from the scraps at Kingman salvage back in 48. I believe bomber as well but never seen anything like it in a b-17. B-24? B-26? Don't know the extent of what bombers were there

 

[Wurger]

Judging by the rust all around it isn't of aluminium. What is it made of.... a steel?

 

[fubar57]

A starting point. I like the "and others" part...

 

[Herakeles]

Yes made of steel. It would be cool if it was off a b-32. Thanks for the list. I will get to the bottom of this

 

[Wurger]

If it is of steel.. just wonder why it was made of that if it would be used for a plane. Bullet protection? Usually a such part is made of aluminium ( Alclad etc.. ) How does the another side look like?

 

[fubar57]

.....also, dimensions would be nice

 

[MiTasol]

And any part numbers -- especially the first part of the part number

Work platform were standard on flying boats so PBY or equivalents come to mind

 

[newst]

If it is of steel.. just wonder why it was made of that if it would be used for a plane. Bullet protection? Usually a such part is made of aluminium ( Alclad etc.. ) How does the another side look like?

I could imagine the use of a sheet steel panel in an area of extreme heat, perhaps next to an exhaust or turbocharger or such.

 

[Jimbob]

Was looking to see if anyone can identify this engine access panel. I thought p-38 but can't get any info. Thought someone here would know. Thanks View attachment 369823

Not sure what aircraft that fits, but, many WW2 aircraft including the P-38 used steel for panels due to aluminum shortages.

 

[Herakeles]

I took more pics not much more to see except a mark on the inside panel. Also it is 17 7/8 long by 16 inches high

 

[MiTasol]

Okay. Third picture is off a Dzus fastener and that is what holds on most cowls.

The cowl itself is from the right hand side of a cowling set and is immediately above a the exhaust (hence the curved shape).

This photo shows a similar cowl on a Lockheed Hudson - it does not have the slot at the top so is not the one you are seeking to ID though.

All I can suggest is look for photos like this though of original (not restored) aircraft (including single seaters)

Happy hunting

 

[Herakeles]

Sure looks close. Thanks for the pic and info.

 

[Airframes]

One point to note - as the panel has a hatch marked 'Oil Drain', it's more likely that this would be a lower panel.

 

[MiTasol]

One point to note - as the panel has a hatch marked 'Oil Drain', it's more likely that this would be a lower panel.

Yep - you are 100% right - I should have looked closer at the labels rather than concentrating on the shape

 

[Herakeles]

Still have not gotten any closer lol.