I just bought a 1973 Cessna 172. During runup at 1700 rpm there seems to be no noticeable drop in rpm when carb heat is applied. We inspected the operation of the cable, and flapper and inspected the box and everything looked fine. We inspected the ducting for blockage and found nothing. What...

I need a carb heat shroud/muff for a Cherokee 180. Salvage yards say theirs are all cracked. Anyone know of a good source? -- Gene Seibel Hangar 131 - http://pad39a.com/gene/plane.html Because I fly, I envy no one.

Tony Woolner wrote: Will using the jpi gauge on my Warrior correctly prvent the formation of carbutetor ice? No, carburetor heat will prevent the formation of carburetor ice. I wasn't aware JPI made a carburetor inlet temperature gauge.

I need to get my carb rebuilt. It's a Marvel MA4-5 off an O-540. Somehow it floods to the point of not running (longer story possibly in another post). I'd like to find out why this is happening so that besides just getting an overhaul I actually know it won't flood again. I don't care if it...

Hello there, I am considering the purchase of a Cardinal 177A with low frame and engine times, nice gps and slaved HSI. It has had 2 accidents, one in 2003 requiring major work to everything in front of and including the firewall. I have flown the plane and it feels heavier on the landings with...

On the new Cessna 172's, Cessna uses a Black mat type carpeting in the front, then it goes to actual carpet in the back. I'm looking for a source for the black mat in the front to do the floor in a Mooney. Anyone know what they use or where I might get some? I believe it's a polypropylene type...

I have an M20J and I'd like to be able to take a bicycle sometimes. It's OK if it doesn't fit through the baggage door, just needs to fit inside the cabin and not block access through the (only) door. No passengers, just me in the left seat. I'd prefer not to remove any seats. I'm willing to...

Hey Guys, I'm in plane-search mode after recently passing my check flight. One of the number one uses I want for the aircraft is to be able to make VFR flights up to Tahoe in the winter for ski trips (hopefully regularly, as the weather permits). As such, I have a pretty basic question-

Has anyone had any experience(good or bad) with Casey Aviation at Mansfield, MA(1B9) airport? Thanks in advance, Pete

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Does anyone out there have first-hand experience with the Castleberry electric attitude indicator, which is sold through Sporty's? The price sure seems right... Thanks, Mike

Has any got any experience with taking a cat in an airplane. Do they freak out from the loud noise. Do they have problems with the change in altitude?

I went for my class 3 medical and came up with 20/50 visual due to a cataract. This of course blew the physical. I went to the ophthalomologist and he said "lets do it". The surgery went well and I am coming back to 20/20. The doctor doing the class 3 notified the Aerospace Medical Certification...

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ARRRRGHH! Just took possession of a '67 172 on Monday. Aside from work obligations and IFR weather in the DFW area the past week, I was really really really looking forward to this morning (Sat) to take my first flight alone in the new bird. Going over the logs once again last night (about the...

Here we go again.... Tonight the CBS Evening "News" ran a story about the apparently drunk pilot idiot who busted Philadelphia's airspace, buzzed a variety of things and apparently was able to land his Cherokee despite be hammered. The CBS twist on the story? "We told you about the dangers...

Often when browsing catalogs I've seen wire adapters that allow a music source (CD/MP3 player) to be plugged into your headset. I'm not talking about electronic devices such as PS Engineering's "The Muse", but just the basic physical wire harness. Does anyone know if these are simply an audio jack...

The CDI on my Piper Warrior is 25 degrees off since I replaced the King KX-170B with MX radio. Any tips on how to correct this error?

Couldn't find much help with google. Can someone give me a short course on Course Deviation Indicators (CDIs) and their interfaces to the equipment that drives them? Looking at a couple of web sites, there appear to be tens of unique models of the CDIs, a different model for each possible NAV...

Hello. I'm considering purchasing a plane that has Ceconite wings. They were recovered last year professionally, and according to an A&P I asked to have a quick look, were done well and correctly, and have a UV protectant. My question is the following: I don't have access to a hanger. This plane...