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I took the garbage out tonight by
John Clonts
You know that life is good, when your garbage bin contains 12 empty quarts
of aeroshell W100, and 6 empty MGD bottles.
Today I installed the oil "quick change" valve, then went flying for 30
minutes, then changed the oil. Oh that makes it SO much easier! No safety
wire, no "channeling" the oil...
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Whats the deal with counter-rotating props? by
Dico
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...
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February 2nd 06 10:04 PM
by Michael
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Devine Air Group (23R,Texas) PIREP by
Plaindriver
I would strongly recommend NOT using Devine Engine (23R) for ANYTHING! I am still finding problems with an overhaul and interior refurbishment done there in March of 04. And owner of the shop, Bruce McWhorter wont even respond to any of my numerous emails. I have even sent hin distinct photos...
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bad cylinder by
blanche cohen
Looks like cylinder #1 on an O-360 is dying. Shop says I could get
more time out of it -- good compressions, no metal, but the bottom
plug is covered in oil. Since it has 2500 hours on it, I figured that
it's time.
So -- the big questions
1) Overhaul or buy a new one?
2) If buying a new one,...
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February 2nd 06 06:15 PM
by Blanche
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Removing original equipment by
Robert M. Gary
Is there any reason I can't remove my factory OAT and throw it out? I
have a mechanical OAT gauge but would rather just use my EDM OAT gauge.
The JPI says their gauge is only certified as "supplemental" but does
the FAA even care if I have an OAT at all?
I've been replacing the original OAT gauge...
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Which overhauled Lycoming 0-360 A4M Engine To Fit In My Archer ? by
Roy Page
The Lycoming 0-360 A4M in our Archer is now 2250 SMOH and we are intending
to fit an exchange overhauled engine very soon.
The decision to pull the engine out was easy compared with trying to decide
on the engine to buy.
We have a number of quotes and researched factory and field...
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February 2nd 06 03:19 AM
by Pindon
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Prop Balancing Question by
A Lieberman
Past couple of flights, found a screw that was loose on the spinner and
actually lost one in flight. A&P replaced them, and said during preflight,
check them. If they work their way loose again, need to get the prop
balanced.
Logs show no maintenance on the prop, so I am sure it's well overdue...
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JRC JHP500 handheld transceiver by
bluenosepiperflyer
I have been trying to find the operator's manual or other documentation
for this unit on the web, but have not succeeded. If anyone can direct
me to a spot on the web where I can download it, I would be grateful.
Thanks.
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ANNUAL, 2005 Redux... by
Denny
The dreaded annual condition inspection time has arrived... Fat
Albert is currently perched upon the wing jacks pending gear swing
testing...
I have put 500 hours on the fat boy over the past three years and one
of the topics this year was the mags.... I had gone to the yellow
newspaper and...
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February 1st 06 06:21 PM
by Denny
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hurricane aircraft ? by
houstondan
just got a note from the feds reminding everyone to watch out for
hurricane salt soaked aircraft on the used market. funny, i've been
watching the c-170 section of trade-a-plane and there's this sweetheart
plane in south louisianna that looks to be about 10K$ below market.
any advice on how to...
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February 1st 06 12:41 PM
by Denny
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Nasa Icing courses by
Jim Burns
As many of you probably know, recent midwest weather has been a steady
stream of low overcast, misty, and foggy days prohibiting most VFR flight
and making IFR flights a spin of the icing roulette wheel. I thought it may
be a good opportunity for us to review NASA's icing online...
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February 1st 06 05:16 AM
by nobody
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Mystery Oil leak... cont'd and long by
Jim Burns
Why would a cold engine drip oil out of the breather? If you're bored or
have any answers... read on.
Lycoming IO-540 C4B5
Like some of the other owners in the group, we've had a mystery oil leak on
one of our engines. Nothing severe, not enough to show up as "missing" on
the dip stick. ...
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February 1st 06 05:16 AM
by nobody
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The smell of a decomposing mouse somewhere forward of the firewall by
Peter R.
Man, this aircraft ownership thing really does present its share of tests.
The latest issue I am dealing with is a decomposing mouse somewhere forward
of the firewall. My aircraft is a Bonanza V35 and I am flying at least
twice a week, but frequency (or lack thereof) of flight appears to...
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Strange loss by
Denny
We lost one off our field last Sunday... Mike is a nice guy who was
regarded as a good pilot, calm, quiet, and safety concious... He has
an older Skyhawk with the Continental 6 banger... He went up to
Harrison, 80D, and was seen landing... No one heard or noticed anything
after that... Later a...
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February 1st 06 04:11 AM
by Private
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February 1st 06 04:01 AM
by Mike
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Owner Maintenance and Inspection by
Jay Honeck
Great stuff, Jim. Thanks for sharing it.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"
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O-360 sticking valve update by
[email protected]
Hello all. I know it's been awhile since I updated, but progress has been
slow. Here's where we're at:
Last weekend:
- Pulled valve covers, rockers, pushrods, exhaust.
- Pushed on valves and were unable to feel any sticking like there was the last time
we definately had sticking valves. Decided...
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Get Rich by
Daun Johnson
Take advantage of a great deal
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Field Approval Based Upon A STC! by
NW_PILOT
Hello,
I want to remover the right door off my Cessna 150M for some photo work I
found an STC for the 150 150 A-B need to know how to go about getting a
Field Approval Based upon that STC for my 150M. Could Someone write up a
sample 337 or give some advice to what I need to submit to the faa for...
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January 30th 06 10:52 PM
by dave
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