My engine has 1200 SMOA and 4500 TT. I can find very little regarding the relevance of total time. Maybe it's close to irrelevant since a MO touches everything anyway. Lyc even zero-times their remans, of course, even they are obviously not truly 0 TT. Just curious about the subject of engine...

Ho, ho, ho....! Me, I'm asking Santa for a new, solid-state transponder -- which is about as dull as socks & underwear, but the third digit on mine keeps going wacky once in while. I *hate* it when ATC thinks I've set my squawk code wrong... What are you hoping to find in YOUR stocking on...

I have a nice set of DC 10-13-S that I'd like to convert to ANR. Headsets Inc advertises in AOPA Pilot magazine and has a reasonable web site for products and services. They also have some customer testimonials of varying degrees of flattery on their site. I'd sure be interested in hearing other...

A few months I ran my idea of acquiring a Commander 114/115. As was pointed out to me, the numbers historically sold and the companies current financial plight makes future parts availability questionable. After some digging and evaluation, I am now considering bypassing my 2nd choice as well,...

Hello, We're looking into a twin and the Twin Comanche is on our list. I know that the later models have the counter rotating props -- although i don't know too much about what this means, other than its "better". We fly a mooney now and thus I don't worry about the prop -- as long as it keeps...

I was wondering how much weight taking off the wheel pants would gain me for cargo? I have a 1979 C152 with wheel pants and need to be able to carry a little more weight. I've heard around 18 pounds, but does anyone know for sure? PatW (a new pilot and owner)

Does anyone know how to go about trouble shooting a Whelan strobe light? It is on a Piper Cherokee and is the "beacon" of the airplane. I had an extra bulb I don't know the status of and swapped it out, but still didn't get any emission. I'm thinking that its probably the unit, but I don't know...

I was just curious about ya'lls experience with Whelen lights on your aircraft. The reason I'm asking is that I work at the USA's largest firetruck manufacturer and I deal with Whelen lights daily. My experience with Whelen lights on firetrucks is that while they tend to be technologically...

I'm looking through my new Chief catalog, and see that Whelen is now selling a quartz landing light, part number WHL Q4509, for $74.50. As many of know, GE sells a quartz landing light, part number GE Q4509, for $25.00. Anyone know if the Whelen light is something special? Does it last 5...

Good story worth reading http://airportjournals.com/PDF/WhenBrokersGoBad.pdf

When does an engine needs an overhaul? There are several indications that the engine is comming to the end of its life. But what do peolple really look for to decide an engine is to go to overhaul. Low oil pressure, High oil temperature, Low cylinder compression, Loss of power. Which is the factor...

Our Macauley prop was last overhauled (new blades) in 1991. It was re-sealed and checked by a prop shop in 1997. It has approximately 2400 hours on it. It's still in spec, doesn't leak, works fine. Our A&P owned a prop shop in the 1990s, and is very knowledgeable about these things -- but...

It's part of flying, and there's nothing you can do about it. . . perhaps. You're trying to get to your destination, or maybe you're trying to get home. You look at the weather and no matter how you plot out your time, direction of flight, and other options, you're staying put! Blessing or...

Are TSO Instruments required in certificated aircraft? Altimeter, airspeed , anything..... If yes, where is this specified? I've looked in the FARs and haven't been able to find this yet. Any help would be appreciated.

I know Jay and Mary got out of Iowa City this morning early, at least according to the person on duty at their hotel. They were TRYING to get to California-Grass Valley (O17) today, but it is getting REAL dark outside and I doubt either one of them are dumb enuf to cross the Sierra in the...

Can anyone recommend a place where I could order a POH online? My 206 is lacking a POH and I'm tired of arguing with the previous owner over its whereabouts. I'd rather just go online and order a new copy. Thanks for any leads. CGP.

It seems a majority of us use AeroShell 15W-50. Has anyone found a really cheap place to get it. There is a Shell distributor near my home that I was going to call on Monday. Any other ideas? Adam

I have a prop, no idea for what type it's for. It's in excellent condition. Does anyone know what it's for? Here is the info stampoed on the hub. Prop is 74 3/4" long. Eight bolts. On the prop, following info: McCauley KlipTip Met-L-Prop SN# 6834

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...

(Jonah Rogin) wrote in message ... Can anyone point me to a comprehensive list of schools (online) that train aircraft mechanics? Primarily interested in the United States, but I wouldn't mind looking at some...