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Forum: Messages 12-29-15, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 67,724
Posted By billsheila
How about one sitting for only a short time?

Hi Cozyjet;
I am a SOAPA member with a 337 that has been "sitting" but only a short time (almost 2 years now). It was properly pickled, in a hangar and has electric engine "dehydrators" installed...
Forum: Messages 06-17-13, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,481
Posted By billsheila
I don't know if they will do a pre-buy for the...

I don't know if they will do a pre-buy for the reasons indicated with a "non-regular" customer, but my C337 is worked on by Twin City Airmotive in Fitchburg (KFIT). They are excellent mechanics and...
Forum: Messages 09-04-12, 01:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 65,971
Posted By billsheila
Update on a few items regarding the FLY-IN

Columbia Air has finally got back to me regarding fuel and fees for planes coming into Groton. They are waiving the landing fee and facility fees for us, as well as offering a $0.20 cent per gallon...
Forum: Messages 08-29-12, 10:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 65,971
Posted By billsheila
Taylors are attending

Hopefully it is obvious that as part of the organizing team, Sheila and I will be there as well (Larry I forgot to tell you this formally I think!). I think we are up to 10-12 attending now. Larry...
Forum: Messages 08-08-12, 10:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 65,971
Posted By billsheila
Finally -- The Details!!!

Fellow SOAPA members;
Please accept this apology in getting the final details for our New England Fly-In published and posted. Ken and I hope that despite the delay, you will be pleased with the...
Forum: Messages 07-31-12, 08:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 65,971
Posted By billsheila
Dale; The detailed itinerary will be coming out...

Dale;
The detailed itinerary will be coming out later this week. Stay tuned it is going to be a whopper...seriously, we are working to finalize a few things and then will get it all posted soon. We...
Forum: Messages 07-29-12, 08:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,650
Posted By billsheila
Still undetermined. The shop shares the proper...

Still undetermined. The shop shares the proper Cessna mule with another shop and he is waiting to get that before it goes on jacks for more work. He approved it for further flight, suggesting I...
Forum: Messages 07-22-12, 07:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,650
Posted By billsheila
Update

A&P did some tests and he says actuators are all fine. He thinks it is the power pack "time delay valve" and related adjustments. One prelim test seems to indicate it may be the internal...
Forum: Messages 07-15-12, 07:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,650
Posted By billsheila
I have not noticed it after the plane has been...

I have not noticed it after the plane has been sitting, it has shown up (inconsistently) after a landing. I am not clear if the one door is opening in flight on the up cycle...I did not notice an...
Forum: Messages 07-14-12, 08:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,650
Posted By billsheila
I was wondering where the split in the hydaulics...

I was wondering where the split in the hydaulics was, so thanks for that inofrmation. I suppose the line or actuator or the tee you mention could have a clog or obstruction, so maybe that is worth...
Forum: Messages 07-13-12, 07:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,650
Posted By billsheila
Herb I cant tell or rather don't know at this...

Herb I cant tell or rather don't know at this time. I only have a mirror on one side and cannot see the rear big doors with it in any event. With pressure building and the handle returning, my...
Forum: Messages 07-12-12, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,126
Posted By billsheila
I have a Shadin. The easy to read flow per...

I have a Shadin. The easy to read flow per engine is what is used all the time. The totalizer is combined as you point out, which can be a bit of a limitation. In my case I tend to use the...
Forum: Messages 07-12-12, 09:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,650
Posted By billsheila
Main gear door issue

On my '65. The issue is every now and again I land and find the pilots side main door wide open like a very effective air brake. If I turn the master back on and hand pump, no problem it closes...
Forum: Messages 06-10-12, 03:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 142,390
Posted By billsheila
Herb; Thanks for posting. This is great...

Herb; Thanks for posting. This is great information for us all. Where did you end up getting the new cables, and which did you go with, regular steel (presumably galvanized) or stainless...
Forum: Messages 06-07-12, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,879
Posted By billsheila
Will do. Thanks!

Will do. Thanks!
Forum: Messages 06-06-12, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,879
Posted By billsheila
I have not tried PA, but will. I understand the...

I have not tried PA, but will. I understand the later prop, McCauleys fix for the threaded issue, is completely interchangeable. Bill
Forum: Messages 06-06-12, 06:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,879
Posted By billsheila
Rear prop help

Just found out my rear prop hub is cracked. The shop found an acceptable used one and I spoke to Don Neiser and he was checking for me as well. However the prop shop guy suggested that if I can find...
Forum: Messages 05-27-12, 10:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 142,390
Posted By billsheila
Herb; Agreed galvanizing is applied. I wonder...

Herb; Agreed galvanizing is applied. I wonder though if all aviation grade carbon steel cables are by default (or spec)' galvanized? The previous link I attached certainly seems to indicate that...
Forum: Messages 05-16-12, 09:27 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 142,390
Posted By billsheila
Herb; Do you know when they say "carbon steel"...

Herb; Do you know when they say "carbon steel" if that is by default a galvanized steel cable (like the article on wear differences discusses?). I found some early failure reports from a Canadian...
Forum: Messages 05-14-12, 05:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 142,390
Posted By billsheila
Thanks Ernie...probably while you were typing...

Thanks Ernie...probably while you were typing your reply I was on the phone with a fellow at Beechhurst, who was quite helpful. He was crystal clear in his advice that given a choice, go with...
Forum: Messages 05-14-12, 01:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 142,390
Posted By billsheila
Thanks Ernie. Here is a real basic...

Thanks Ernie. Here is a real basic question...looking at this parts sheet, seems like there were two choices (?) either standard cables which I presume are regular steel or stainless steel. I...
Forum: Messages 05-14-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 142,390
Posted By billsheila
Would someone with access to a parts manual...

Would someone with access to a parts manual happen to have the part numbers for all 4 cables? If it matters my machine is 1965 serial number 0031. Thanks. I am intending to contact these guys in...
Forum: Messages 04-25-12, 06:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 65,971
Posted By billsheila
More Info re the Fly-In

Just one point of clarification for folks regarding the rooms -- we reserved a block of rooms for the "SOAPA 2012 Fly-in" but people will have to call the Inn on their own (phone number available...
Forum: Messages 01-23-12, 06:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 68,959
Posted By billsheila
Herb; Quick question. Does it let you save...

Herb;
Quick question. Does it let you save flight data? And if so, is there any way to print from it? Angel Flight requires a piece of paper to be faxed or mailed to them for each flight. ...
Forum: Messages 01-06-12, 07:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 68,959
Posted By billsheila
Ernie; I agree with your point, however in my...

Ernie;
I agree with your point, however in my case I fly "Angel Flights" and a detailed W&B is required to be done and sent in to the organization for every mission. I am trying to automate this a...
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