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Wet Vacuum Pump by
smackey
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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February 24th 04 07:03 PM
by Rip
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February 25th 04 02:25 AM
by UTAH
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where exactly to put the noise filter by
Dico Reyers
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...
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February 25th 04 03:21 AM
by Bushy
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Shock *Heating*? by
Jay Honeck
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...
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Best Clock? by
Jay Honeck
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"
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Rough Engine, please help by
John Clonts
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...
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Cold Starts by
Viperdoc
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...
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February 26th 04 08:51 PM
by Newps
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I just read the AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition -- Vol. 4, Issue 4 from by
Roger Bartholomee
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...
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Glareshield renewal and TSA by
Roger Long
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...
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#5 cylinder not firing by
David R.
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. ...
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Electroluminescent Lighting by
dave
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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beautiful by
franck jeamourra
the beauty
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/517426/M/
franck
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February 27th 04 04:46 PM
by Newps
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Rules on what can be in a hangar by
Brett Justus
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...
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Loss of Mode C and Transponder Reply by
mikem
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...
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Generator vs Alternator by
Brendan Grace
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
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Need Source for Slip-On Foam Yoke Grips by
Carl Orton
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...
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Cost of engine rebuilds by
Brendan Grace
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...
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WTB Tall Redrive 503 Rotax by
Jean-Paul Roy
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
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Questions for Jay? by
mikem
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
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Building chasing airport lights -- Attn: Jim Weir? by
Jay Honeck
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...
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