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Forum: Messages 05-03-15, 02:11 PM
Replies: 17
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Posted By Jim Smith
Hey guys just realized I never posted a follow-up...

Hey guys just realized I never posted a follow-up with the solution to this problem. Upon inspection with a mirror and flashlight we noticed the tiny ball that pops into the detent appeared to be...
Forum: Messages 10-31-13, 05:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,686
Posted By Jim Smith
Herb, both Owen Bell and Commodore Aerospace (Don...

Herb, both Owen Bell and Commodore Aerospace (Don Neiser) said they can have them rebuilt through somebody they use for $2000 (owen) to $2500 (commodore) ea. That includes re-plating, new springs,...
Forum: Messages 10-31-13, 04:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,686
Posted By Jim Smith
After analyzing of the conditions and...

After analyzing of the conditions and circumstances, discussions with several fine mechanics and Skymaster specialists including Owen Bell and Don Neiser, we've all come to the conclusion the only...
Forum: Messages 10-29-13, 08:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,686
Posted By Jim Smith
Hey guys. Flew today and burned 15 gallons. Both...

Hey guys. Flew today and burned 15 gallons. Both sides took an almost equal amount upon refueling. Not sure if exercising the valves corrected the problem or this condition only occurs after burning...
Forum: Messages 10-28-13, 03:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,686
Posted By Jim Smith
Going to be just running on the mains and then...

Going to be just running on the mains and then see if I had greater fuel burn out of one side, and none out of the other, as occurred on the last flight. Thanks for the concern. I'll be staying very...
Forum: Messages 10-27-13, 10:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,686
Posted By Jim Smith
Ed, I did actually think "wow is this situation...

Ed, I did actually think "wow is this situation so unique I've stumped everybody or no one else has ever had this occur!"

I've come to the initial conclusion that the only way this can occur is...
Forum: Messages 10-25-13, 07:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,686
Posted By Jim Smith
Based on my math all of the fuel used from my...

Based on my math all of the fuel used from my last flight came out of only one tank. About 21 gallons for an hour of flight. Both auxiliary tanks were about half-full so I don't think there was any...
Forum: Messages 10-15-13, 01:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,686
Posted By Jim Smith
The fuel vents are clear. I have been flying with...

The fuel vents are clear. I have been flying with the valve selectors in their respective normal positions without changing them for quite some time, so there should be no reason for the valves...
Forum: Messages 10-14-13, 08:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,686
Posted By Jim Smith
I forgot to mention the plane is a 1969 T337D...

I forgot to mention the plane is a 1969 T337D (Turbo).
Forum: Messages 10-14-13, 07:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,686
Posted By Jim Smith
++safety Alert++

First of all I want to say the subject plane is a one owner for over 40 years, extremely well-maintained and always hangered. I have owned it for about two years and continued with hangering and tip...
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