Well, my dry vacuum pump is getting a little long in the tooth (I've owned my plane for over 500 hrs now, and still have the vac that was in it when I bought it). I bought the plane used in 1999- a 1978 C172/180hp. The lit suggests that I'm living on borrowed time for a dry vac after about 500...

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Hi There, We have a 1966 mooney m20e. We're just in the process of putting in a noise filter so that it will hopefully reduce some of the static on the radio. I'm wondering if the filter goes between the generator and the voltage regulator.... or if the filter goes between the voltage regulator...

In another thread (about cold starting) it was mentioned that Alaskan bush pilots routinely drain their oil, take it inside, and heat it on the stove before starting in the morning. While this guarantees a warm(er) engine, wouldn't this risk damage to the engine from shock heating (assuming there...

The old wind-up clock in my Pathfinder has become sporadic at best. When it was below zero here, it didn't work at all. Any recommendations on a replacement? -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination"

The IO-520 in my Cessna 210 is running rough. It seems to run smooth at 1000 rpm but the roughness appears above about 1400. One cylinder is “cold” and apparently not producing any power. I pulled the rocker cover and found that the intake valve spring was broken. My mechanic and I...

Is it worth lugging long extension cords to plug in the Tanis heaters for my Baron if it's going to sit outside at 12 degrees for two to three hours after a flight? I have cowl plugs which may help a little, but is it really a problem? The oil will be well circulated, and the battery is in good...

I just read the AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition -- Vol. 4, Issue 4 from January and under Training Tips and they reference "The Tiedowns that Bind" from the October 2000 AOPA Flight Training. See: http://www.aopa.org/members/ftmag/article.cfm?article=3811 The author says "It's important to...

I stopped by the shop yesterday for what I thought would be a quick check on the progress of the annual. The fellow had stopped working on the windshield replacement and moved on to other things in hopes I would stop by and discuss the appalling appearance of our glareshield. I had to agree that...

We have a 1979 Cessna 182RG with 1350 hours since overhaul. 6 weeks ago, we began to notice the engine to be rough on the right magneto during run-up. Over two weeks, it became increasingly difficult to burn it off by leaning during the run-up, until one day when it became impossible. ...

Hi all, Anybody use Electroluminescent Lighting for their instruments/cockpit? Pro's, Con's ... Anybody notice any RF noise or other problems from the power inverter? Thanks

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Our airport commission has talked about going around and looking in hangars to crack down on "volatile" liquids being stored within. I think mainly they're concerned about people keeping fuel for use in heaters, where there is a more likely ignition source in addition to the liquids being...

Lost Mode C and Transponder reply while in Class B airspace the other day. After landing, was looking at all of the simple obvious things, like transponder not seated in tray etc. Little voice told me to look at the antenna, too. Seems the whip broke at the base and just fell off. It is mounted on...

I was wondering if the cost of going to an alternator verse the current generator was worthwhile. Anyone gone this way and found a difference? Any advantages or disadvantages? TIA. Brendan

I've seen slip-on black foam grips that you can use on the skinny mid-60's Cessna control yokes. I'm not talking about the leather wrap covers - these are like an open-cell spongy foam that just slips over the yoke "horns". I've searched King, Sporty's Aircraft Spruce, the archives, all to no...

I've been pricing engine rebuilds and the costs from 15,000 to 20,000 seem ridiculously high. There doesn't seem to be that many more parts or labour excesses to explain the prices. Anyone have any insights into were all the money goes? I am really quite shocked at the high costs for such a...

Hi I'm looking to buy a Tall Redrive (cog belt) for a 503 (Prov 4) Rotax engine. This redrive will be used for a Challenger II to allow a 60 inche prop. Thank you

Jay, Does your Pathfinder have a 6.00x6 nose wheel? What is the allowed gross weight of a Pathfinder? Is the diameter of the chrome tube above the Nose Wheel 1.5 or 2"? Do you have a Parts Manual which shows the Piper part numbers of

Today a pilot-guest had the coolest idea for the side-entrance to our lobby: "Chasing" lights recessed in the drop-ceiling tiles, leading to the main lobby area, that look just like the "rabbit" lights that lead to the approach end of a runway! (Background: Over half of our guests come in the...