Fw 190 identification plate
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It looks like the manufacturer is the Vereinigte Deutsche Werke ( VDM) , the factory in the Hedderheim. If so, the part may indicate the prop device. But whether it is from the Fw 190A I'm not sure. Most of known parts for the device start with the prefix "9" for them. So it may not necessarily be a part of the plane.
Hi Vince,
This plate is from an aircraft airframe part because it has an "8" group number. The Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke AG (VDM) Company did specialise in aluminium alloy parts and aircraft propellers and systems. If this was from a propeller or propeller system, it would be a "9" group number (for aircraft engines/systems).
So this is from an aircraft part, probably an aluminium casting. The number 8-2056.22 would decode precisely to the part, but unfortunately I do not have the information to help with that, although I think it may be an undercarriage or wheel part. Note that the part number is identified as a "Sach Nr" or Item number, not as a Gerate Nr which is a device or complete piece of equipment. The Werk or serial number 61111 is quite high and so it is possibly a common part.
Notice the top Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke AG Frankfurt Heddernheim is the parent company, but the lower Hersteller, Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke AG (the maker) is
the secondary VDM factory at Hildesheim just south of Hannover.
Eng
This plate is from an aircraft airframe part because it has an "8" group number. The Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke AG (VDM) Company did specialise in aluminium alloy parts and aircraft propellers and systems. If this was from a propeller or propeller system, it would be a "9" group number (for aircraft engines/systems).
So this is from an aircraft part, probably an aluminium casting. The number 8-2056.22 would decode precisely to the part, but unfortunately I do not have the information to help with that, although I think it may be an undercarriage or wheel part. Note that the part number is identified as a "Sach Nr" or Item number, not as a Gerate Nr which is a device or complete piece of equipment. The Werk or serial number 61111 is quite high and so it is possibly a common part.
Notice the top Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke AG Frankfurt Heddernheim is the parent company, but the lower Hersteller, Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke AG (the maker) is
the secondary VDM factory at Hildesheim just south of Hannover.
Eng
ETL Fw190-number 14. I found a photo on Randy's website (Randy's Warbird Profiles: Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-5 "White A"). You can see the assembly plate on the wheel.
Rene
Rene
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Yes, the D3 vs .22 is a point that is not easy to resolve without more documents that describe the change of part code. In my experience, these part-codes are very specific and although 8-2056 will be that style of wheel, different third groups like .22 or D3 can mean a change that matters, or not! I would associate letters after a part code with earlier or company numbering, whereas numerical last groups are more likely later and Luftwaffe/RLM code preference.
Overall, the plate is off a Fw 190 wheel. Some further info on the .22/D3 code and what the part numbers were on late models like the D-9 solid wheels would be interesting.
Eng
Overall, the plate is off a Fw 190 wheel. Some further info on the .22/D3 code and what the part numbers were on late models like the D-9 solid wheels would be interesting.
Eng
Tony Kambic
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NASM Fw190 F8 gear strut number = 8-3838.B.3 a torque link number = R8-3838.17-502
Tony
Tony
Hi Tony,
Any plates on the wheels? Also, the RH main gear leg numbers on the post above from the parts list shows 8-3838 B2 for the F-8. Interesting, there are also -04 and -14 leg numbers there, quite a list.
Eng
Tony Kambic
Airman 1st Class
No plates on the wheels, or even on the strut anywhere that I can see. Both of these numbers I posted above are in castings, raised lettering on the torque link, and stamped in the strut near to top. I need to get permission to show these images. Stand by.
Crimea_River
Marshal
This is my pic of the A-5 belonging to the FHCAM in Everett. Can't quite make it out.
Crimea_River
Marshal
I tried but it's worse quality. However, it is the plate for the Sach Nr.
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