Received this article in my email today from AOPA. An update on the Cessna wingspar AD. I am curious why the 421 isn't included in this list of aircraft. I thought all the 4 series shared a common wing? Glad to see the 3 series are not included (yet)! -Nathan

When I look for older Cessna 172 models, I have noticed that there doesn't seem to be any in the 1987 to 1996 range for sale. Did Cessna not build any during these years? David

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Has anyone heard any more details about what Cessna is doing for their new piston single? Last I heard, they had confirmed that there is a new plane in the works, but there weren't any details on what it is. I'm guessing they will be showing something at Oshkosh this year. My speculation (which is...

Hello all... I keep seeing the different letter variants for C-172 airplanes (e.g., Cessna 172L, Cessna 172N) but I have no idea how different is which variant from each other... Is there any website or other resource where I can find specs for each of the Cessna 172 variants...? Any info greatly...

I am sure I can count on this newsgroup to give this question their best ! Would it be legal for a CFI to act as PIC from the right seat with a student in IMC ? In my opinion regardless of the legality, it would be less than sensible, what say the group ? -- Roy

I've got a question regarding CFI's logging instruction time that I can't seem to find in the FAR's. Basically, what constitutes "instruction" for a CFI of a rated pilot? Aside from primary training or non-category/class rated pilots, the CFI can provide simply instruction while flying. Here's...

Anyone flying the Challenger or Kitfox in the St.Pete's Fla., area? Thanks

It looks like the Challenger skidded off the runway and crashed into a warehouse at TEB. Isn't this the same kind of plane that crashed on takeoff in Colorado? It looks like the plane remained intact so hopefully the passengers and crew are...

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I need to change the battery in my Astrotech LC2 clock. I've never done this before and I can't find anything about it on line. Do I have to pull the whole darn thing out to change the battery? Steve PA28-151 KDMW

The transmit light has gone out on my King transponder. I know the transponder is working alright because ATC reads it just fine. Before I pay an exorbitant amount to an avionics shop for a new bulb, is this bulb something I can easily find and change myself? (have to admit I didn't have time to...

Looking for some opinions and I know that there are no shortage of those here. I just returned from a little night ride to get my three landings and noticed what appears to be an abnormal reading from the ammeter. When on the ground, preparing for takeoff, I see a significant rise on the ammeter...

I have a vexing problem on my 1979 Warrior. The charging system will shut down in flight at random times. The ammeter drops to 0 and the idiot light comes on. A recycling of the ALT switch may stop the problem but it may happen several more times before "settling down". There is NO pattern to...

I have a voltmeter plugin in the cig lighter socket. It reads about 11.5 when I trun on the master. Reads about 12.8 after engine start and after an hour flight has worked up to maybe 13.7 or so. I plan on taking a known accurate meter out Sat to check these reading. My A&P says maybe the...

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Has anyone here heard of something called the "Charter Quest Team" from the FAA? Does anyone know who runs it? What FARs, AC or other document regulate its activities? -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

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Hey all. I've been looking to upgrade my headset to an ANR and figured I'd ask for advice. Let me give you a few tidbits that I've found so far as a background: - My intercom is a DC Isocom (Mono, single squelch, simple, adequate quality, doesn't mix/match well brands of headsets) - Tried a...

Well, cheap for around here, anyway. If you're flying along the central Gulf Coast, it's $2.39/gal self serve at St. Elmo (2R5) near Mobile. -- Dan C172RG at BFM