Critical Items Installed on The Free Abandoned Airplane

[@rebuildrescue]

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[@737Garrus]

Make me, mortal.

[@medivacpilot]

Hey there’s a loose washer near the rudder pulley on the video right after you complain about hand cramp look at the video you see the loose washer and then on the next shot you can see one of the nuts missing its washer.

[@johnholden2367]

😮😮f😮😢

[@Brian_Techie]

The 401 project got me interested in this channel and continues to hold my interest. Going from just seeing if Jason could start both engines to a full rebuild of this aircraft not leaving out any details. I think a lot of us will be very excited to see the 401 Phoenix fly again starting it's new mission helping people. This channel reminds me that there truly are good people in this World and Jason and company exemplify this.

[@rebuildrescue]

That means more than you know Brother! We are so glad you are apart of the Rescue Crew and that we get to share our adventures with you all!

[@fredflintstone505]

I’m right there with you. Somehow I stumbled across the video of Jason trying get it started and have been hooked ever since.

[@largesleepermadness6648]

Halfway through the video, wing pulleys when y’all tighten up the nut, I saw a washer laying under the pulley mount. 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

[@Robadobo]

who on Earth would need a 401 to fly "recue missions" in Eastern PA? Nobody! Think of how many commercial flights are available near philadelphia....all of you are naive af

[@fredflintstone505]

@@Robadobo Just because you can’t think of a reason, doesn’t mean one doesn’t exist. People with the knowledge would call you narrow minded, unable to think outside the box. Apparently the thought that not everyone can afford a commercial flight out of PA came to your mind. And who said it was limited to PA? Your response is what happens when someone lacks enough life experience to make sound judgement calls. Here’s a thought, maybe an old veteran that can’t afford a flight to a veterans hospital across the country? Or maybe a family with a child that needs a specific life saving operation that can only be performed at a specific hospital far from their home and they can’t afford a flight? You really need to open your eyes and realize not everyone has it as good as you apparently had.

[@cozyone49]

I am a disabled Viet Nam Vet and i love what you are doing with the 401 and the reason you are rebuilding the plain i really enjoy watching watching you rebuilding it,Thank you in advance for what you have planed for the plain.

[@MrJessDancing]

Thank you for your service. I really believe they are going to get that 401 air worthy again. Quite the journey.

[@davec9399]

been watching this rebuild since it began and I never cease to be amazed at the lack of PPE when sanding or using solvents and lubricants.

[@madmoe4]

As a former A&P I’ve really enjoyed your videos! My life just got turned inside out when my wife of 37 years passed 2 weeks ago, so I’m still trying to figure life out.

[@edward3077ify]

So sorry for your loss bud.

[@robertsaurini8281]

My condolences for your loss. Things will get better.

[@rebuildrescue]

I’m sorry for your loss Brother. One day at a time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[@madmoe4]

Thank you so much everyone! I realize after the fact this probably wasn’t the right place to mention that, but it currently so defines me it colors all my thoughts. Cheri was my best friend and between the two of us we were smart…though I think I leaned a lot more on her than the other way around. What I’ve told my kids is that the pain will never go away, but our ability to deal with it will get better.

[@Kilnor]

So very sorry for the loss of your wife. Stay strong!

[@RealRickCox]

I'm mechanically inclined, but watching you guys do the controls and dealing with impossible access areas almost makes me claustrophobic. LOL. Great work!

[@rebuildrescue]

Lol, super tedious work, but we keep our eye on the prize!!

[@Patshes]

That man with the Austin will be smiling for a long time . Good progress on the 401 !🆒😎💪.

[@luciensavoy682]

At 33:17, if I'm correct, there is a washer on the bottomof the fuselage. I hope this not something that was needed in pulley assembly. Otherwise great job to the team, I realy like what you are doing !

[@KallePihlajasaari]

Yeah, impossible to see without the camera. Hopefully they spotted it in the edits and have fished it out and put it in place already.

[@paulzagieboylo7315]

I took a flight on a Cessna 402 this week, from Boston to Bar Harbor on Cape Air. What a great airplane! Nothing like just flying in a normal jetliner; you really feel like you're flying through the air in one of these!

[@nikr.2617]

I fly Cape regularly out of Augusta, in fact, when I make my flights I always try to find a flight that will allow me to do it.

[@smgxofficial]

A weekend without your intresting videos is not imaginable

[@rebuildrescue]

That means a lot! Thank you for your dedication to the Rescue Family!!

[@brendanjones3126]

Joe has such an infectious smile, it makes me so happy seeing that man look just so incredibly happy. Them chompers make him look so youthful and spry.

[@donaldharen]

Wow! The level of patience you and Joe have as you work as a team is amazing! It's admirable to see this team working together like a well oiled machine! I've been watching this project from the very beginning and I am really excited to see this 401 fly! I'm a disabled veteran and have my Commercial & Instrument ratings, but no longer am able to fly due to my health issues. That all being said, I would love to some day meet you Jason and Joe, and all of the crew there. My dream would be to sit in the right seat and take a flight in the Phoenix! God bless you!

[@Jackice]

I want to say Congrats to the new owner of the Austin.

[@rebuildrescue]

Went to an awesome home!

[@Jackice]

@@rebuildrescue sure looks like it and deserving one too

[@keithwilhelm5286]

I am working on a cessna 401 as an a&p at Arlington Municipal Airport Texas. Viewing your videos help me with my repairs.

[@DavidLeslie-b3i]

I want you to know that I was really impressed how you went out of your to make your Austin give away the best it could be. I am praying that your vision for the 401 becomes a reality. As a retired pastor I still work with mission boards that could have a need for your services.

[@donguhl2499]

1:04:12 Jason has a stroke!🙂 Glad to see the progress! So many details and on such critical components! Awesome work!

[@haydenuk02]

Cool to see the cougar going to a flight school and I can tell it’s gonna be well looked after and the Austin is gonna be loved and cared for like I should be it turned out great. Amazing process on the 401 that’s another step closer to getting it put back together. Thanks for the video take care and have a good weekend ahead of you.

[@alrad5686]

Great to see the work paying off as rudders and ailerons are now functioning. Congrats on the Cougar sale. Nice to see it going to a flight school, where more young pilots can get training in a good reliable plane. Its exciting to see the 401 taking shape, a bit at a time. Keep up the good work Jason and the Rescue team.

[@MrSpock002]

NICE sale on the Cougar - both parties got what they needed and wanted!!!

[@diannebaginski4787]

Love the detail on the trim tab adjustments. On my 310b rebuild i noticed most of the flap pushrods are bent too. But i got spares from a parts plane too.

[@dponath]

401 Awesomeness, Good Saturday Morning Everyone!

[@rebuildrescue]

Good morning! We hope you enjoy the video!

[@ShawnPossible]

Holy cow, Jason, Joseph definitely is the perfect person for the Austin. I am so happy for him. Huge steps on the 401. Want to come help me with the control cables on my free airplane? Looking forward to the next episode.

[@Hughes500]

Wow - cables, chains, pulleys, bolts and the list goes on. It looks challenging and so interesting to watch. I can now see why the whole "fly by wire" was so appealing for the big stuff. I cant imagine how complicated it would be rigging a 747-100!!

[@buckmurdock2500]

Fortunately they didn't use cables, bellcranks and pulleys on 747's !

[@alanpotter7368]

Great winner of the Austin - I had the MG Midget which is almost identical! Great fun! Loving the 401 rebuild having spent a career in aviation

[@johannesziegler1770]

I really love seeing the team enthusiasm and sharing the joy of what you do with everyone. Thank You!

[@rebuildrescue]

Thank you for watching !!

[@49tkscott]

Hello from the UK. Once again, and absolutely brilliant instalment on the 401 project.

[@archjen]

Congrats on your Austin Shawn! Thanks all for your work!

[@MrJessDancing]

Wow. That was exhausting. And you folks did all the work loll. Early on seeing the "bird's nest" of wires it was clear that this part of the rebuild would be a ton of work. Congratulations on your progress. Best of luck going forward. Congratulations on selling the Cougar. Hopefully it was financially rewarding above and beyond whatever benefit you get from including it in the KZbin videos.

[@v1rotait23]

Coffee time every Sunday morning at 10am down here in New Zealand is Rebuild Rescue time! Where I soak up all the sore knees from kneeling on the 401's bare cabin floor beams, see chaffed hands and arms from working in all the hand sized inspection holes with socket wrenches and pliers, and maybe Jason crawling in the tail, again! Twisted business this cable pulling regime! Love your work guys, and super pleased the Austin has gone to its new owner, and a good deal has been struck for the MI Cougar! ☺

[@markbrewer1988]

Have you thought of getting a wire-pulling tool from a bib box store electrical department to guide the control cables to where you want them to go? This has been a fun project to watch. Thanks for your efforts.

[@necaro]

Let me share this: each episode on this channel offers valuable lessons beyond just planes and mechanics. It delves into important aspects of life-perhaps the most crucial ones for leading a fulfilling life. Jason, Joe, and the entire crew truly deserve my utmost respect and gratitude. P.S.: Have you ever considered proposing the idea of a documentary about the 401 project to streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon, or any other? I am confident it could not only simplify things, especially financially, but also that the project merits such recognition.

[@topturretgunner]

Hi gentlemen. Jason. I've been following the 401 rebuild from the start. Really happy to see the progress. Good job guys.

[@mikebarnett1908]

As a fellow subscriber to the channel, I want to say that I'm sorry. My heart goes out to you Brother. Praying for you..

[@timothymichaelgoff2715]

You guys are awesome. You guys are thorough. Y’all have great attitudes.🌈

[@johnathanday3011]

Wow! The work that has been done so far is amazing, this is the nuts and bolts right now but will eventually lead to a fully functional airplane again. Being legally blind all my life and love anything about airplanes is something else. Seeing this plane being fully restored is great and its mission to serve others is gonna be greater. Keep up the good work

[@philipgreasley4282]

God I love watching you guys working on the 401. Absolutely a wonderful project! You are taking an airplane that was left for dead and bringing it back to life before our eyes. The 401 will not only fly again but it will be employed on many critically needed missions in the future. It is destined to be one of the most popular airframes in General Aviation history. Everyone who flys, fixes, or builds airplanes will want to have their picture taken next to the 401....and for good reason. God bless you and your crew Jason. There will be a lot of aviation enthusiasts with huge smiles on our faces when the 401 lifts off the runway on its Maiden Flight after all this work.

[@dougww1ectebow]

Cool! And yes, the right guy won it. Very happy for him.

[@GrantMoore33]

i love the work yell do i learn so much from yall from someone's whose dad works on planes. and to me working to become a pilot i really do appreciate your channel and the content you provide.

[@rebuildrescue]

We appreciate all the love and support Grant! That's super awesome you're becoming a pilot, keep us updated on your journey as well!

[@GrantMoore33]

will do@@rebuildrescue

[@bubbacantdance60]

I enjoy watching all of your projects, but my favorite is always you and your crew's work on the 401. We are with you every week. BTW, thanks for the shoutout about Aura. I like what I saw and have started an account. Our best to everyone there. Also, I'm still interested in the Mustang.

[@jaylong8172]

Thanks again guy. Nice meeting all of you. Really love the car. Great video as usual. Oh yea, I want the Austin!!!

[@rebuildrescue]

Good to see you Brother! We're so happy she went to such a great family, thank you for being apart of the Rescue Crew!

[@martini6676]

OMG! Serious amount of patience required, makes sense, but WOW!

[@seancasey2444]

Joe is the man shows up every day and works hard.

[@Rasco486]

I'm excited yall are getting some 'required for flight' stuff hooked up!

[@davidnelson4707]

when removing a cable always replace it with a string line so the new cable is easily pulled through. it’s easy to get the auto pilot cable mixed up with the elevator trim cable . you can have a birds nest before you know it . always compare the new cable with the old . the dash numbers on the part numbers are often a changed on the model difference . always make sure the new cable has been prestretched as this will creat cable tensions issues later .

[@dougww1ectebow]

Really love watching the progress on this airplane. Been watching since you acquired it and was attempting to get it started. You guys will know every square inch of that plane when. you're done. Starting to get exciting, it's looking like an airplane again. My uncle was a pilot and took my family for a ride in one of these when it was a brand new plane. It was a sweet ride then, and will be once again.

[@flyingmanc5376]

Less speak more action! Jason is the master of speaking without any real point

[@62heliman]

We just seen the INFO about the grummen crash. A nother KZbin channel posted it. Condolences to Sams family and rebuild rescue...

[@dariuszkaps1444]

Hey guys ,just to want help a little, when you remove pulleys from 401 ,you lost the washer from bolt holding pulleys. Please have look that in 33:15 the washer its just in corner 👋

[@devon4246]

Actually you don’t know if that was for that pulley or from earlier stuff in the tail as it’s sitting there when they put the bolt in and it’s not seen dropped.

[@timothylong68]

Nothing like trial and error to learn! Awesome job guys! Glad to see that you sold a rescue

[@bruceglick1752]

Wow that's tough to route for sure. I sure enjoy watching each of your videos, I don't believe I've missed one yet. Keep up the good work and best of luck to y'all.

[@travish.2296]

Finally!! Thank you for the update on the 401.

[@rebuildrescue]

More to come! We hope you enjoyed!

[@robertheyes3975]

You guys have a good sense of hummor, I guess you have to , really!!!! I like it

[@handy_kc]

Kinda sad to see the Austin go, but on to the next project! You're making so.e nice progress on the 401. All of the unseen details that go into any project that eat up so much time. It's nice to get those behind you. Keep up the nice work!

[@rebuildrescue]

Your support and kind words always make our days! Thank you for your constant positivity 👍🏻❤️

[@T3ki1a_]

I almost left your channel because of the 401. But once you made that video explaining you were taking lessons into proper aircraft mechanics it brought me back. At the start it really felt like you wanted to deal with the plane like you would a car or something, I'm glad you and your team grew into something more.

[@realone4341]

My Saturday mornings are always reserved. Great job on the Austin from a person who knows first hand the illustrious British left handed engineering and love of darkness!!! My 1958 TR3A launched itself at a stop sign when the gas leak in the boot caught fire; great rear view mirror shot!

[@corrtechit2901]

Exciting to watch!!!!

[@rebuildrescue]

Awesome to hear! Thank you for stopping by!

[@RobertFerrell-t7t]

I’m sure Sam is going to be happy to see your accomplishments in today’s episode share with them, and please give him salutations and howdys, to him and the rest of the crew👍👏

[@theunbeardedbrother]

Joe's speach is completely different now, so good to see that gift for him complete 😊

[@libertyforamericanow]

What an undertaking

[@mikeratcliff1446]

I love what you did. I didn’t win the Aston but glad this young man did. I also continue to love your channel as I learn so much about airplanes and see the fun you guys having rebuilding planes and other great modes of transportation. Keep up the great Work Jason and all.

[@highhavencabin]

I like a deal where both parties smile in the end. Way cool!

[@Seven_Craig]

Good morning guys! Good to see the 401 again. Can’t wait to see her in the air. Hope all is weak. Take care.

[@Durandalski]

I’m most happy to see the Cougar go to a home where it will be used. 115k is a great deal for a flight school for a good multi engine trainer, and many students will be able to progress their careers with it.

[@Bradenboy808]

Absolutely love these videos dude! It really captures the organic feeling of how a shop feels with some great friends and think it’s the best thing a mechanic can have 😄 keep up the great work, would love to see it at an upcoming Airshow soon :)

[@rebuildrescue]

That means a lot to all of us here at the channel Brother! Thank you for being so supportive 👍🏻❤️

[@AndyFromYorkshire]

Wouldn't be Saturday without Rebuild Rescue. All the best from 🇬🇧

[@rebuildrescue]

Thank you for stopping by the channel Andy! We're glad you enjoyed!

[@matthewgarner2604]

Thank you for the extra long special!!!! Been waiting weeks to see the 401! Finally my month is fulfilled!

[@rebuildrescue]

More to come! We are so glad you're enjoying the rebuild Matthew!

[@robertgould3280]

I can not imagine how hard you guys are working to fix the 401 such a major project can not wait to see it ready for flight

[@billforest6666]

I once built a dining table and covered it with polyurethane: sanding and recoating several times. Every time people see it, they walk around and around it as they run their hands over the top, and they just can't stop. The Cherokee 235 does that to me. That is one gorgeous plane.

[@jakeschrock4171]

You guys are awesome. Congrats to the new owner. I’d love to meet you guys sometime.

[@howardfromvegas7304]

Hello from Las Vegas. Happy to see some new 401 video. Keep up the great work.

[@md4droid]

Really excited for this episode! So glad to see more 401 magic. Thanks for all you do, Jason. Have an amazing weekend RR family.

[@rebuildrescue]

Thank you for your dedication to the channel Brother, it's always so awesome hearing from you! Have a great weekend👍🏻

[@vadimichs4211]

This plane got me hooked to your channel. Love it. Can't wait to see it flying. God bless

[@Hillbilly-Tech]

I know nothing about aviation but I'm a fan! :)

[@jamesrobertson4035]

So so so so so tedious dealing with all those cables in very tight spaces! Every day is one tiny step closer towards your first flight! ❤

[@rebuildrescue]

It's been a crazy journey, but we are getting more and more excited every day as we get closer to completion!!

[@rturney]

I'm cheering you guys on! There were probably a lot of scraped knuckles after connecting the trim cables!

[@paulnielsen8528]

32:30 - FAA will be calling - re-using a cotter pin. Bad juju. Use new every time and definitely not finishing nails.

[@Taboftrim]

I’ve got a lot of respect for you Guys’ work ethic. Tough to work on these old planes when there’s not really an end in sight!

[@jnzooger]

Started watching when 401 was first getting a battery put in to see if it would get power. Back then my friend and employee was going through a messy divorce. Here we are now and I’m going through a messy divorce with my wife taking my 3month old daughter from me. My life could use a rebuild and rescue. That being said, watching these brings me a little joy at least.

[@eharris3021]

All the vids are nice but I live for these 401 updates. Keep 'em coming!

[@kristenkylemack9477]

Hello guys! So Happy to see that the cougar Sold to a flying school! That is awesome! Its was nice to see the Austin, going to its new home, with the winner of that contest! Congratulations! Its good to see some work being done on the 401. I know its may feel like an endless project. Remember its always harder climbing to the top of a mountain, then it is, too slide down to the bottom. You are almost to the top! You will be able to see the veiw & Pretty Soon things will start getting exciting! I have enjoyed watching your other rebuild Rescues & the progress you have made so far. The 401 is truly a huge project & a labor of Love! I am really proud of all of you & what you have accomplished. The 401 will be a lean mean flying machine with a lot of class! ❤ I did like that other red color in the last video. God Bless you in your Rebuild Rescues!

[@buddyyaussy5772]

Installing those pulleys ... I'm reminded of the skit where one person is sitting in front of a plate of food and a second person is hidden behind them and reaching around to feed them 😆

[@juptonstone]

I had a '69 Sprite that i bought in pieces and rebuilt. It was one of the most fun cars i ever owned. It's a car you have work on regularly. Make sure the carbs are tuned, the nuts and boltscare tight, etc... but you really become part of it.

[@brucebissell7626]

AWESOME JOB! KEEP ON KEEPING ON, GOD BLESS.

[@rebuildrescue]

Thank you Bruce! We love the positivity!!

[@rcusick973]

Great job! I like your videos because it shows what A & P mechanic have to know to keep them in the air

[@leoncolyer9420]

To Joseph, the biggest win you will ever get is custody of your kids 👍👍👍 I've had my girl since she was 3 years old (she is 34 now) and loved every minute of bringing her up ❤❤❤ and has 3 kids of her own 😊😊😊 be proud of yourself and your kids 💖 💕 💓 from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 and have fun with your new car 👍

[@sonnicman]

I'm not sure which type of wiring is more of a pain in the ass. This type, or electrical. Great to see the Cougar being sold to a flight school!!! 💯

[@deniswelu6718]

Following since the beginning, just got our 401forever tshirts! Cheers from Luxembourg/Europe

[@robertcopeland8855]

Awsome work so cool to see the progress from the start till now

[@rebuildrescue]

It's been a crazy journey, thank you for coming along for the ride Robert!

[@barrymccolman3824]

For the rudder trim....I think they may have attached it through the vertical fin first then slid it through the rudder when mounting the rudder section second when it was first built.

[@petercool]

HELLO JASON AND GANG EVERY DAY YOUR GETTING CLOUSER KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LOVE TO WATCH YOUR SHOWS GOOD TO SEE YOU SOLD THAT COUGER WELL DUN BY NOW FROM YOUR LONG DISTANCE FREIND

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

So much work, one task at a time! Okay, I need to go work on my wing now… 👊

[@rebuildrescue]

Super exciting stuff Brother ! I want a ride in that when it’s done 👍🏼

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Great video Jason! You and Joe both work your butt's off! This old girl will be in the air before you know it. Great to see you stick with this HUGE project and see it coming to fruition.

[@lifttech65]

As tall as he was. Watching him get into the car reminds me of the entertainment at the circus.

[@Orbacron]

Tip: remove the seats, then place a classic cushioned hinged boat seat on the floor.. and you will have your headroom

[@patchvonbraun]

I'm working on a multi-year restoration project myself. Two years in. Every time we visit we move things forward--it sometimes feels like the "list" is infinite, but we know in our heads we'll get there. Not an aircraft project. But "aging technical thing" a former NATO satellite ground station. Learning so much, and getting my hands greasy almost every time :)

[@thardyryll]

What exactly does one do with a former NATO satellite ground station once it is restored?

[@patchvonbraun]

We bend it to our evil will? :) :) Being used for radio astronomy and astrophysics educational outreach, and potentially as a lunar mission ground station...

[@thardyryll]

@@patchvonbraunNow there’s something one doesn’t see every day.

[@RaymondNiemiec-wy7ni]

I just can’t get enough of the 401 I wish I could be there helping but that can’t happen I’m a disabled veteran from the Vietnam war, keep up the good work I’ll keep watching

[@kevincozens6837]

Nice to see the control lines going in to the 401. Another big step forward. This is a very interesting journey watching all the work being done. Planes seems simple on the outside. Now I'm getting to see just how complicated they really are on the inside. BTW, I liked the typo on the piece of tape seen at 56:17. It said "Rutter trim". :)

[@pilot.nick164]

Honey wake up rebuild rescue is working on the 401 again!

[@rebuildrescue]

😂🤣👍🏻

[@barrywood5357]

Top show yet again on this one sir slowly you will have the best 401 in the world and that is no easy task. Keep up the momentum and crack on

[@AmanSingh-oq1xj]

Adjusting the design intent of parts which have probably gone though extensive testing programs to make designs pass - vibration testing to name one - makes me so nervous about ever seeing this plane fly.

[@legokid8635]

Amazing work.Keep it up You will get the 401 flying eventually

[@rebuildrescue]

Thank you for bringing positivity to the channel Brother! Glad to have you apart of the Rescue Family👍🏻