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November 15th 05, 08:41 PM
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Navajo Down in Ankeny, IA
Update: Today's (Tu 11/15) Des Moines paper notes the dipstick was
missing from the plane at the crash site and was found at the airport. Not in the reports yet: whether the dipstick was found on the ramp or taxiway where it might've rolled if someone forgot and left it on a cowling during a preflight, or if it was in the mechanic shop. Report says the engine oil was "dangerously low," with only 1-2 quarts found by the NTSB investigators. Pilot had reported an oil leak shortly after takeoff. Odd. An aircraft engine should run just fine with 1 - 2 quarts of oil, certainly for at least a few minutes. How does one get to the dipstick on a Navajo? I presume there's an access door of some sort? -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" 
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