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Forum: Messages 11-24-20, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 43,911
Posted By wslade2
One of first things I did when I got my 337 was...

One of first things I did when I got my 337 was replace the old fashioned voltage regulators with zeftronic units. Sure, you want a safety system to work. Better to limit need to activate safety...
Forum: Messages 10-23-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 50,453
Posted By wslade2
The cessna swivel is not readily replaced by a...

The cessna swivel is not readily replaced by a standard hydraulic swivel. On my attempt found most hydraulic swivels have motion in only one axis: axially, right angle etc. The OEM swivel can spin...
Forum: Messages 10-23-20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 33,858
Posted By wslade2
Interesting to hear about a repair from metal...

Interesting to hear about a repair from metal worker.

How about one of the aircraft salvage businesses. Like Wentworth? Texas Air Salvage lists a 337 parting out.

Barnstormers lists a 337 being...
Forum: Messages 10-20-20, 12:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 50,453
Posted By wslade2
Is there a part/model number for the fitting from...

Is there a part/model number for the fitting from Parker? I've been looking and don't see anything that has the mobility of the original part.
Forum: Messages 10-19-20, 01:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 50,453
Posted By wslade2
What was the final solution for leaking brake...

What was the final solution for leaking brake swivel fitting? I now have one too. Who does overhaul? Or did you disassemble replace o rings and it is holding?
Forum: Messages 10-19-20, 01:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 71,072
Posted By wslade2
I plan on replacing my capacitance system with...

I plan on replacing my capacitance system with CiES probes and then the aerospace logic indicator. The real cost will probably be the probes and wiring. But probes are compatible with a number of...
Forum: Messages 10-15-20, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 47,840
Posted By wslade2
Or, I found it through Google.

Or, I found it through Google.
Forum: Messages 10-13-20, 07:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 47,840
Posted By wslade2
Oh yeah, that's right not supposed to post...

Oh yeah, that's right not supposed to post service letters on the site.

Regarding the spring guide: it is what was then titled "Multiengine Customer Care Service Information Letter" or "Multiengine...
Forum: Messages 10-12-20, 12:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 47,840
Posted By wslade2
Sent the cylinder to Cox Airparts in Wichita....

Sent the cylinder to Cox Airparts in Wichita. They did the overhaul pins and everything and bench tested before sending back. I asked before sending my cylinder to them if they wanted the hook/pin...
Forum: Messages 10-11-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 47,840
Posted By wslade2
Nosegear actuator

While servicing strut noticed small leak in nosegear actuator. Removed it and sent it out for overhaul. Overhaul shop advised needed pins that engage the hook replaced. Same issue as service bulletin...
Forum: Messages 10-06-20, 10:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 30,243
Posted By wslade2
Pursuant to Ernie Martin post, I have read with...

Pursuant to Ernie Martin post, I have read with interest information under technical data at this website’s home screen regarding flap cables and inspection.
Forum: Messages 09-30-20, 01:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 842,238
Posted By wslade2
this was on avweb this week, copy...

this was on avweb this week, copy link:

https://www.avweb.com/multimedia/aviation-insurance-expensive-and-getting-worse/?MailingID=460

Avemco covered me right at purchase, 0 hours time in type,...
Forum: Messages 09-27-20, 05:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 50,453
Posted By wslade2
Be sure to use “mil-spec“ o-rings 5606...

Be sure to use “mil-spec“ o-rings 5606 compatibility
Forum: Messages 09-17-20, 10:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 27,289
Posted By wslade2
The starter was genuinely bad, bad brushes. Went...

The starter was genuinely bad, bad brushes. Went with OEM so as not to introduce new issues with upgraded starter hard on mature mechanicals. But, per other discussions, checked wiring. Cleaned...
Forum: Messages 09-17-20, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 39,851
Posted By wslade2
Sooo.... when I got my 337 it flew "fine" but...

Sooo....

when I got my 337 it flew "fine" but control forces seemed "heavy" compared to anything else I had flown (all singles). Called a friend who had also owned 337 in past and discussed and he...
Forum: Messages 09-07-20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 39,851
Posted By wslade2
Also on an extended annual, discovered my flap...

Also on an extended annual, discovered my flap trim interconnect cable was frozen in it's sheath severely limiting pitch trim. Replaced with new. 50 yrs of grease had dried solid. Check cable for...
Forum: Messages 09-07-20, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 27,289
Posted By wslade2
starter recommendation

My starter has failed. The sky tech starters are widely sold. But I thought I read something about them being hard on the starter adapter. Question is Sky-Tec (now Hartzell owned?) or not. BTW,...
Forum: Messages 09-01-20, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 48,114
Posted By wslade2
On the feathering issue: am aware of gates. In...

On the feathering issue: am aware of gates. In attempt to feather on ground, run up engine/warm up, then smartly pull back throttle and prop control being sure to lift up and over gate. No joy on...
Forum: Messages 08-28-20, 03:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 48,114
Posted By wslade2
Along these same lines, have not been able to get...

Along these same lines, have not been able to get my props to feather on the ground. What has been others experience? Trying to figure out where to go from here. Props just serviced and out of prop...
Forum: Messages 08-04-20, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 26,562
Posted By wslade2
I've been months in the shop and finally coming...

I've been months in the shop and finally coming out but this was an area where we discovered some issues and "wire rot". Because of it's location, out of site out of mind, obviously neglected and...
Forum: Messages 08-04-20, 10:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 138,877
Posted By wslade2
awesome. I'm in the serial number range. Looks...

awesome. I'm in the serial number range. Looks like I take it just need to buy the parts/belts for the middle seats (the ones I want to do) and install. As you say, same belts as for pilot and...
Forum: Messages 08-02-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 138,877
Posted By wslade2
are there any shoulder belt systems for the rear...

are there any shoulder belt systems for the rear occupants?
Forum: Messages 04-23-20, 09:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 51,487
Posted By wslade2
That is super duper news! McFarlane was on my...

That is super duper news! McFarlane was on my list.
Tried to call Airborne for parts. They don't exist as they did before. They have been absorbed by parker hannifin.
(check this link:...
Forum: Messages 04-12-20, 02:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 24,788
Posted By wslade2
just curious about what your thoughts are on it's...

just curious about what your thoughts are on it's performance. Did it work well?
Forum: Messages 04-12-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 51,487
Posted By wslade2
Ended up leaving the valve alone. (We got...

Ended up leaving the valve alone. (We got sidelined with more critical issue of flap-trim interconnect cable seizing in its sheath and restricting trim control.) It's on a future project list when...
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