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Forum: Parts Sources 05-20-25, 08:58 AM
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Views: 12,066
Posted By Learjetter
Spares kit

I’m looking to build up my spares kit, mainly to preclude long down times awaiting parts or overhaul to fix common issues and wear items. So far I’ve come up with:

Seat rail blanks
Seat roller...
Forum: Parts For Sale 05-19-25, 05:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 115,126
Posted By Learjetter
Kim, Do you still have: C610501-0101 cowl flap...

Kim,

Do you still have:

C610501-0101 cowl flap motor
C291504-0201 Fuel boost pump (or Weldon 18000B)?

I'm thinking of building up the spares kit and these could come in handy!

-LJ
Forum: Messages 05-02-25, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,632
Posted By Learjetter
Something else to check: the hydraulic...

Something else to check: the hydraulic accumulator sits under the floor in the tunnel between the pilot seats. It’s normally charged with 500psi nitrogen, and it helps keep pressure on the power...
Forum: Parts For Sale 04-21-25, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 50,561
Posted By Learjetter
Agree that the -400 series regulator upgrade is...

Agree that the -400 series regulator upgrade is “1 wire” simple. Checked today and Cessna 337 is on the R1224 approved model list, so you could also go that direction and install them without field...
Forum: Messages 04-03-25, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,170
Posted By Learjetter
It’s possible the pump cavitation put air in the...

It’s possible the pump cavitation put air in the system and some is trapped in the door actuator. Assuming no leaks anywhere and everything else working normally, read everything in the service...
Forum: Messages 03-05-25, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 63,369
Posted By Learjetter
One could use the grace in AC 20-62 and use the...

One could use the grace in AC 20-62 and use the new pump in place of the old one. Just confirm same form, fit, function and that it’s a PMA’d article.

It would take a mechanic to deem it a minor...
Forum: Messages 02-11-25, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 95,023
Posted By Learjetter
2024 update

I sent my front engine's McCauley DFCS310D4/T5 prop governor to H&S Propeller in Michigan for overhaul. My symptoms included cruise-flight erratic RPM hunting +/- 50-150 RPM.
Timeline:
12/20: gov...
Forum: Messages 01-25-25, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,632
Posted By Learjetter
Consider checking these: - check accumulator...

Consider checking these:
- check accumulator pressure is 500psi
- squat switch (check switch function at nose terminal block pins 1 &2 on left side nose gear bay) and check nose strut pressure to...
Forum: Messages 01-14-25, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 167,526
Posted By Learjetter
Just another exploded view of the brake swivel...

Just another exploded view of the brake swivel fitting.
Forum: Messages 12-29-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,705
Posted By Learjetter
You changed my mind with the photos…Since the G4...

You changed my mind with the photos…Since the G4 is STCd as primary EGT, put it to the right of Shadin FF as in option 1 leave everything else alone. Wire in all the sensors you can, and enjoy!
Forum: Messages 12-27-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,705
Posted By Learjetter
If you’re asking me, I put in CiES senders to...

If you’re asking me, I put in CiES senders to feed the GI-275 EIS.

-LJ
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 12-24-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 74,668
Posted By Learjetter
Welcome to the 337 land of misfit owners! 1. ...

Welcome to the 337 land of misfit owners!

1. MicroAero VGs are not STOL but seem to improve short field TO and landing performance. I like ‘em on my NA 337G. The removal of the rear gear doors...
Forum: Messages 12-21-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,705
Posted By Learjetter
David, My vote for “simplest” install: Option 4:...

David,
My vote for “simplest” install: Option 4: insight G4 in custom panel at bottom of avionics stack and leave everything else alone.

There are many more options also: MVP50 for each...
Forum: Messages 12-19-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 72,821
Posted By Learjetter
Parking Break valve service (G/H models)

This is applicable to 337 G & H models with the lever-type parking brake handle.

The service manual and the parts manual have no procedures to rebuild the parking brake valve. So my buddy dared me...
Forum: Messages 12-07-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 79,763
Posted By Learjetter
Update PIREP on Concorde RG24-16 I installed a...

Update PIREP on Concorde RG24-16

I installed a new RG24-16 in Sep 2020, and it’s been on the Concorde battery minder whenever she’s in the hangar.

Tuesday morning hangar temps in the 40s, and got...
Forum: Messages 10-13-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 24,844
Posted By Learjetter
Gear falls fairly evenly and all the locks click...

Gear falls fairly evenly and all the locks click solidly. Less than 1-2 seconds between L and R gear locking down. I’ll add one more symptom I just remembered.

After flight Saturday AM, I towed...
Forum: Messages 10-13-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 24,844
Posted By Learjetter
Welp, after cleaning solenoids and running the...

Welp, after cleaning solenoids and running the gear several times no problem…there is a problem.

No obvious hydraulic leaks. Adequate hydraulic fluid level in reservior. Using additional 24v ground...
Forum: Messages 09-30-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 32,523
Posted By Learjetter
Some outfit is slow-rolling 200HP turbines, at...

Some outfit is slow-rolling 200HP turbines, at $80k, and promising wide STC applicability. If they demonstrate one, and prove it’s not “vaporware” I’d be way more interested in turbines than newer...
Forum: Messages 09-07-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,461
Posted By Learjetter
Ed, Another option to responsibly dispose of the...

Ed,
Another option to responsibly dispose of the aircraft could be to donate it to a flying-related charity. Southwings, Lighthawk, Wings of Hope, Doctors Without Borders, and many others might be...
Forum: Messages 09-04-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 26,075
Posted By Learjetter
“Thank you for that, I reached out to Uavionix...

“Thank you for that, I reached out to Uavionix for clarification as it sounds like my CNX80 could control the transponder negating the need for the AV30 and therefore find a compatible EFIS that...
Forum: Messages 09-04-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 26,075
Posted By Learjetter
1. Will I be able to remove the old Attitude...

1. Will I be able to remove the old Attitude indicator or will I need to relocate it? maybe (ADF indicator hole)
— relocate it. Needed for autopilot.

2. Can I ditch my Garmin 327 Transponder...
Forum: Messages 09-02-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 36,248
Posted By Learjetter
Yes. The GI-275 EIS with CiES senders is a very...

Yes. The GI-275 EIS with CiES senders is a very nice bit of kit.
Forum: Messages 08-24-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 23,654
Posted By Learjetter
Pretty good article on the system. There are...

Pretty good article on the system. There are others and YouTube videos on the topic as well.

https://www.avweb.com/ownership/continental-io-360-fuel-injection/

Throttle = air
Mixture =...
Forum: Messages 08-12-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 21,849
Posted By Learjetter
Canadian Skymaster down (Corner Brook, Newfoundland)

Canadian registered 337H model (SN 33701862) apparently on a marine mammal aerial survey mission descended into mountains in Newfoundland. 4 on board, 1 fatality reported.

Aviation Safety Network...
Forum: Messages 08-06-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 24,844
Posted By Learjetter
Thanks Randy! I’ll do both solenoids first, as...

Thanks Randy!

I’ll do both solenoids first, as logbooks have no record of the solenoids, or the power pack, or the actuating cylinders ever being done. It’s possible the aircraft has vintage 1977...
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