Prop-Liners of America , Inc.
58 Lindbergh Drive
Brainard Airport
Hartford, CT 06114

Cell: 860-208-3095



History of
Prop-Liners of America, Inc.
Aviation Museum

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At the time we found Convair 240 serial #147 it had been in storage for two years without engines or props. It was vandalized in 1996, the damage sustained was due to smoke, heat and fire. The extent of the damage included the aft lavatory, lower rear cargo compartment, some seat cushions, head liner, carpeting and extensive smoke damage.

Currently we have replaced both engines and the starboard side #2 prop. The port side #1 prop assembly is currently ready for replacement. The lower aft cargo compartment on the starboard side has been cleaned, inspected, zinc cromated and a new cargo liner has been installed. The aft lavatory has been stripped of all panels, inspected, zinc cromated and is ready for the installation of new paneling and interior fixtures. All other smoke & fire damaged areas have been completely cleaned and inspected. We have finished with the corrosion control and replacing of rivets and panels on the wings. The wing spar was found to be in excellent condition.

The remainder of the restoration will be as follows. The exterior will be completely stripped down to the aluminum finish and painted in the original paint scheme and trim of 1949 as delivered.

The interior of the Convair will be as follows, new dark blue carpeting, the head liner will be replaced, aft lavatory will be completely rebuilt, forward galley moved aft to original area, damaged seat cushions replaced as necessary, seat coverings to match the original 1949 interior, crew seats need recovering, and reconditioning of  avionics and cockpit area.

Upon completion, the Convair 240 will be rededicated the Flagship Scranton as it was originally delivered on 27 Feb 49. The original tail number will also be retained as delivered, N94270.

This Convair 240 will be the only flying Convair 240 in passenger configuration, all other Convair 240's still flying are hauling freight. The total number of Convair 240's flying in the world today is just 7. 

Hats off to Trans-Florida Airlines for all their hard work in helping us to bring this Convair back to flying condition. She has been saved from the chopping block! Thanks again to Bob, Dan and Tom Willman. We still have a lot of work yet to go but we are well on our way to gracing our skys with another Convair!

1998

1999
Wing Spar inspected and found to be in excellent condition
Corrosion control and replacement of rivets & panels completed
All other smoke & fire damaged areas have been cleaned & inspected
Lower aft cargo compartment stripped, cleaned, inspected and zinc cromated

2000
Aft lavatory stripped of all panels, inspected and zinc cromated
New lower aft cargo compartment liner installed. Cleaning of the interior continues. The exterior has received its first bath in 4 years.
Starboard side #2 prop and hub assembly have been installed.

2001
Port side #1 prop and hub assembly have been installed.
Electrical & mechanical connections in the aircraft are continuing at this time.Waiver received for extended operation of both Props without overhaul provided that all SB's and AD's are current.

2002
Waiver has been pulled on extended Prop operation on one Prop and the other only a limited time waiver issued.Decision to overhaul both Prop & Hub assembilies has been made, this will cost the organization about $11,000 however we will have two zero time assembilies when finished. We are currently waiting on Grant and or Donation monies for this.Electrical power through the use of a GPU has been applied to the Convair for the first time since 1996. Good News; Wing Flaps and Cowl Flaps operated normal and there were no blown breakers! SWAT training was conducted in the Convair by local Law Enforcement Officals.Avionics work is continuing to get the old radios back in operational use.

2003
Interior work continues, Cockpit is receiving much needed TLC and the Passenger Cabin seats have been cleaned & ArmorAll has been applied. Up-Dated Pictures on this Link

Cleaning and painting in the Cockpit area is continuing and much progress is being made. Please follow the link to see our progress. Cockpit Photos. The overhead bin areas have been taken apart and cleaned and reassembled. This was a much needed job!!

2004
The carpeting has been steam & spot cleaned Avionics being evaluated & tested for proper operation Aircraft has been powered washed

2005
POA continues to apply for Grants and monatary support.
2006
POA continues to struggle in the fundraising department. Concern over the condition of our Convair 240 in a corrosive enviroment as opposed to a dry climate is very high!
2007
POA has performed an inspection and found the Convair to have extensive corrosion in the wing spar area due to long term storage in a corrosive enviorment and aircraft not being flown. Many wing panels and rivets have popped open and significate corrosion on the fuselage can now be seen. A decision to sell the Convair 240 has been made.

2008

2009

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