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On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:10:12 -0600, Newps wrote
in :: I went flying today and saw that my mechanic had fixed the rheostat, don't yet know what he did. I have Nulites and now the panel looks really cool. Great. I'll bet it was an easy fix; it's a very simple system: http://www.nulite.net/electrical.htm |
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On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:06:20 -0600, Newps wrote
in :: Robert M. Gary wrote: No different from Mooney or probably any other. -Robert What? I think he was referring to the enormously inflated price of aircraft parts. |
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Larry Dighera wrote: On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:10:12 -0600, Newps wrote in :: I went flying today and saw that my mechanic had fixed the rheostat, don't yet know what he did. I have Nulites and now the panel looks really cool. Great. I'll bet it was an easy fix; it's a very simple system: http://www.nulite.net/electrical.htm Another high priced product. Google "electroluminescent rope" |
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On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 21:05:39 GMT, john smith wrote in
:: "electroluminescent rope" Oh, you mean this stuff: http://www.glowire.com/basic_glowire_information.htm Cleaver. Here http://www.talkingelectronics.com/Pr...itELine04.html they say it operates at 120V 500Hz, there might be some interaction with the ADF at that frequency and its harmonics. Or perhaps Nulites chose another frequency for their inverter. |
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("Larry Dighera" wrote)
[Robert M. Gary wrote] No different from Mooney or probably any other. What? I think he was referring to the enormously inflated price of aircraft parts. You seldom know what R.M.G. is talking about because he "over-trims." Montblack |
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Alot of bonanza parts are expensive.
Aircraft parts in general are expensive; Beech parts are simply outrageous. My injected engines have one way valves that allow fuel to drain in case it was overprimed. They are Piper parts, and are $50 each. They are functionally equivalent to automotive valves that cost $10 each. But that's nothing. My friend has a Baron, and his valves are $600 each. That's the Beech way. Similar example - rod ends for trim tab actuators. Normally an AN part, about $15. On the Baron, it's $120. Most of the Beechcraft parts are very well built and don't need changing very often. Many of my friends own Bonanzas and Barons. I have not noticed them replacing parts less often than I do on my Piper, same vintage. Beech parts are no better (or worse) than any other aircraft parts. They are more expensive. Once the aircraft is up to snuff, the maintenance isn't much different than other aircraft of the same type. That's true. Mostly, the parts that wear out are engine, not airframe parts. Fortunately, the engines are Continental - not Beech/Raytheon. By the time you figure in all the other expenses - labor, engine parts, fuel, insurance, hangar, engine overhaul - the high cost of Beech parts isn't really a significant factor in owning a Beech. It's only when you buy something that needs a lot of airframe work that the Beech parts cost hits you hard. That's why you can get such a great deal on an old Bonanza, Baron, or TravelAir. Nothing flys like a Bonanza!!! Actually, lots of things fly like a Bonanza. It's an airplane. Nothing special. The real truth is, nothing lands like a Bonanza. Most airplanes in its class require some skill to land. The Bonanza really doesn't. It's easier to land than a C-172. It makes you look good. That's why so many pilots love it. Michael |
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I hope their parts prices are better than their websight. It is pretty
much worthless. I bookmarked it anyway, just in case :-) Jon Kraus '79 Mooney 201 4443H @ TYQ Larry Dighera wrote: On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:51:56 -0400, Roger wrote in :: So what has been the experience of other Bonanza owners with regard to maintenance costs? As of 5 years ago: Sisors pin for nose gear: Was over $300 (It's 1/4 inch drill rod) Shimp pack for nose gear: Varies, but bout $170 give or take. Nose gear strut: $7000 Gear Door hinges: About $470 each and there are two per door. Outer gear door: About $500 Throttle cable: A tad less than $300, but you'll probably have to find a supplier for the older Bos as Ratheon doesn't carry them. Those prices are similarly outrageous to the generator brushes I mentioned. I presume they are retail prices. The brushes were wholesale presumably, as I was picking them up for an A&P. Or does Raytheon offer wholesale pricing at all? Have you had any luck in mitigating parts costs by shopping at Wentworth Aircraft, Inc: http://www.wentworthaircraft.com/home.htm |
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On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 22:19:53 GMT, Jon Kraus wrote
in :: I hope their parts prices are better than their websight. Well, used aircraft parts are quite functional in some applications, and given they are genuine, you shouldn't run afoul of the FAA as might occur if automotive parts are substituted. I have found Wentworth prices to be reasonable, about half of the cost of new. |
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You seldom know what R.M.G. is talking about because he "over-trims."
I have a newsreader that puts replys under the associated posts w/o regard to time. If you're just reading news sorted by date, I can see how you can be confused. |
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I think he was referring to the enormously inflated price of aircraft
BTW: A friend of mine just replaced the tire and wheel on his Gulfstream. $40K!! -Robert |
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