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February 18th 08, 05:50 PM
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When to replace a prop?
Jay Honeck wrote:
"The flywheel is cracked." Ah, crap. This kind of stuff scares me. Sorry to hear it, Denny. I'm hoping (IF my tires actually come in -- Desser must use the Pony Express to ship) to wrap up our annual today. Other than fishing the fuel gauge float out of the right main fuel tank (which required removing and reinstalling the tank, twice. Don't ask.) and reattaching it to the sending unit, replacing a brake rotor and tires, and the usual myriad of brittle plastic repairs, this one looks like it'll be a good one. I am assisting a friend of mine with the annual on his -235. It is becoming more of a restoration project than an annual. We removed the right wing tank thinking that it would give us easier access to the landing gear bolts on the wing. It didn't. But I do believe Piper could have used a few more inspection covers thoughout the plane to make life easier for maintainence. We had to replace the two little brackets that hold the landing gear fairing on. They were broke on both wings. Now, Piper uses two of the landing gear bolts to also hold on these little brackets. What were they thinking? -- Regards, Ross C-172F 180HP KSWI 
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February 19th 08, 03:34 AM
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When to replace a prop?
But I do believe Piper could have used a few more inspection covers
thoughout the plane to make life easier for maintainence. I feel your pain -- but having just removed and reinstalled all 8 gazillion screws that hold on the 3 gazillion inspection covers (and wheel pants, and fairings, and gas tanks) -- I do NOT want any damned more inspection covers! ;-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination"
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February 19th 08, 04:22 AM
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When to replace a prop?
"Jay Honeck" wrote in message news:y7suj.39938$9j6.24450@attbi_s22... But I do believe Piper could have used a few more inspection covers thoughout the plane to make life easier for maintainence. I feel your pain -- but having just removed and reinstalled all 8 gazillion screws that hold on the 3 gazillion inspection covers (and wheel pants, and fairings, and gas tanks) -- I do NOT want any damned more inspection covers! No, they need to start putting the inspection covers on with Velcro! g -- Jim in NC
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