Forum: Messages
10-14-17, 04:43 PM
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Forum: Messages
10-14-17, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 52,873
Radios and RSTOL
I have a turbo T337D with RSTOL.
I eventually replaced my factory original RT485 radios (I think that was the number), when one of the gears broke.
Each original 'radio' was actually just a head,...
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Forum: Messages
02-26-17, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 1
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C&D Heater Experience & Heater Control
OUT WITH THE OLD - Years back I started to get uncomfortable with heating my T337 by tossing a match into a 45 year old fuel air bomb under continuous ignition. Its original janitrol heater was...
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Forum: Parts For Sale
02-19-17, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 64,455
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Forum: Parts For Sale
10-15-16, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 28,322
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Forum: Messages
10-13-16, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 37,991
Aha
So the turbocharger (Part no 406-970) was upgraded sometime in the past, circa 1998?
Then overhauled more recently 2011. That's 13 years. I can live with that.
So the overhaul was about $3500...
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Forum: Parts For Sale
10-08-16, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Messages
09-28-16, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 37,991
Over the years I've done two engines
Good afternoon!
My original engines were turbo TSIO 360A factory, which meant light case etc.
When the front one developed a crack, over the Chesapeake bay at dusk, I replaced with factory new. ...
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Forum: Messages
08-10-16, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 0
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Forum: Messages
08-08-16, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 35,924
See images below
I have attached four photos.
The tape is neoprene 1/16th x 1/2 with one side adhesive,
'closed cell' which can be found on ebay.
Of course my photos are out by 90 degrees, ...but 'work with me...
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Forum: Messages
08-07-16, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 17,073
Starter sw replace
I'm being very lazy. It's 90 deg F and I am at home, not the airport.
MY rear starter switch sometimes doesn't shut the engine. A tap with an awl should tighten the rivet on the back of the switch...
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Forum: Messages
08-06-16, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 35,924
Finally, the quest is over
Over 25+ years I have tried everything.
What finally worked was buying 1/16th x 1/2 inch wide closed cell phone tape, found on ebay. I applied the tape to both the door frame and the door,
so...
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Forum: Messages
02-29-16, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 224,219
RSTOL Turbo 337
Good afternoon,
I've had a Robertson STOL turbo for decades. I transitioned in a non-turbo ages ago. What I recall of the non-turbo was that once you got a bit hot and heavy, it took quite awhile...
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Forum: Messages
02-20-16, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 22,240
Snot in injector?
Interestingly enough was having intermittent similar issue. Turned out snot in an injector. One cylinder would clog up as fuel pressure increased. Cleaned snot. All happy.
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Forum: Messages
02-14-16, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 1
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Alaska
I once heard a rumor
that Alaska aircraft were automatically granted a 10% or more increase in gross weight.
The rationale being it was always so cold.
The reality being the FAA couldn't stop...
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Forum: Messages
02-01-16, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 47,549
The Nav-O-Matic 300's seems to be the same
From a quick glance, the same process should apply.
Fly, determine and mark where the aircraft controls result in straight and level flight.
Then, on the ground,
Secure the controls in that same...
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Forum: Messages
01-31-16, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 47,549
sounds like your elevator servo needs re-zeroing
It sounds like to fly level w autopilot,
you are offsetting two errors,
using the aircraft trim to balance an offset in the autopilot elevator.
Thus, when you turn on altitude hold,
it tries to...
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Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops
01-31-16, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 97,934
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Forum: Messages
01-31-16, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 47,549
Centering your Navomatic autopilot
Or, "Everything you wanted to know about Nav-o-matic, but were afraid to ask."
DISCLAIMER - I can neither confirm nor deny any knowledge about anything I may say or do
First, realize there is...
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Forum: Messages
01-30-16, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 26,658
Nav-O-Matic
I have become intimate with the navomatic autopilot in my T337D over the years, and have the full install and maintenance manual. AND I'm a nerd. Let me know if I can help.
The switch (GYRO...
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Forum: Messages
01-22-16, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 34,803
1969 stall warning
Mine has a primitive buzzer. But then again, it was the technology that landed on the moon in 1969.
There is a small screw that adjusted the clearance on the buzzing bit, that needed adjusting so...
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Forum: Messages
01-10-16, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 97,933
Two answers:
You are flying (over water/night/mountains) and hear a CLUNK...
Complete the following sentence: "I wish I was flying in a ___________"
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A Skymaster pilot IFR over the mountains of Vermont in...
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Forum: Messages
01-10-16, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 20,405
Jumping into a 337 from heli and a few hours C152
I had about 500 hours helicopter time. (a personal Enstrom for chasing girls). Then got about 10 hours in a C152, 3 hrs in a C172, then about 10 hours in a 337 w instructors, then bought one.
Went...
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Forum: Messages
10-06-15, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 20,057
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Forum: Parts Sources
07-18-14, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 22,102
I am curious
How does the riley duct look, and is there any change in performance?
Photo would be nice, and of course....the price!
Thanks
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