Does anyone know who can overhaul 1930’s and 40’s instruments including removing the luminous coatings please. I have some I need doing for the DH88 Comet. I have had some done by Mike Taylor Langley at Airtron in the past but he has retired now and gone to France.
By: AT1 - 15th October 2008 at 18:44
Instrument repairs
Good to see that Airtron will continue. I send my best wishes in your endeavours but with a note of caution. If you intend to carry out repairs on instruments of this era, make sure you are fully licensed under the handling of radioactive materials regulations. It’s a bit of a minefield and the fines can be horrendous. Removal of the radioactive paint is very tightly controlled as is it’s disposal. Don’t fall foul of the radioactive police mate!
bravoalpha, thanks for the best wishes and thanks for the warnings. Will take care.
By: Bluebird Mike - 12th October 2008 at 22:18
Gotcha; commercial health and safety. vs. keen blokes in sheds!
By: bravoalpha - 12th October 2008 at 21:34
I’m sure there ar e alot of people here though that have fiddled with old instruments over the years…are we all going to grow two heads and glow in the dark now?
They told me you already had 😀
The fact that we have been doing it as individuals does not change the law regarding radioactive sources and it would be very easy for an unwary commercial company to get into a lot of trouble.
By: Bluebird Mike - 12th October 2008 at 17:42
I’m sure there ar e alot of people here though that have fiddled with old instruments over the years…are we all going to grow two heads and glow in the dark now?
By: keithjs - 12th October 2008 at 17:21
Good to see that Airtron will continue. I send my best wishes in your endeavours but with a note of caution. If you intend to carry out repairs on instruments of this era, make sure you are fully licensed under the handling of radioactive materials regulations. It’s a bit of a minefield and the fines can be horrendous. Removal of the radioactive paint is very tightly controlled as is it’s disposal. Don’t fall foul of the radioactive police mate!
I couldn’t agree more with bravoalpha.
I work for an aircraft instrument repair company (30 years now, ouch) and once the glass comes off a lumious dial BE VERY CAREFUL. (in fact DON’T even take it off get the unit disposed of properly and start afresh)
Although we used to do it many many years ago we don’t anymore under any circumstances, however I’m sure we could undertake the repairs of non luminous instruments though. PM me if you like and I’ll pass on your details to ‘the powers that be’.
By: bravoalpha - 12th October 2008 at 10:41
I’ve taken over Airtron from Mike and am in the process of setting up a workshop in Stamford, Lincs. I should be in a position to start taking on work at the end of this month if your interested.
Good to see that Airtron will continue. I send my best wishes in your endeavours but with a note of caution. If you intend to carry out repairs on instruments of this era, make sure you are fully licensed under the handling of radioactive materials regulations. It’s a bit of a minefield and the fines can be horrendous. Removal of the radioactive paint is very tightly controlled as is it’s disposal. Don’t fall foul of the radioactive police mate!
By: Mudmover - 12th October 2008 at 09:33
Bruce
Can you PM me your contact details.
By: AT1 - 9th October 2008 at 14:58
Instrument Repairs
Ken hi,
I’ve taken over Airtron from Mike and am in the process of setting up a workshop in Stamford, Lincs. I should be in a position to start taking on work at the end of this month if your interested.
Bruce
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