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Forum: Messages 01-04-12, 05:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 82,060
Posted By billsheila
BILLS; Any chance you could attach that...

BILLS;
Any chance you could attach that spreadsheet in a post? I also fly a 4200lb bird and am pretty much useless creating spreadsheets, but using one shoud be easy enough! Thanks

Bill Taylor
Forum: Messages 12-09-11, 01:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 18,611
Posted By billsheila
Not ideal, but the only place mine would fit is...

Not ideal, but the only place mine would fit is on the floor in the rear cargo/seat area. My 1965 machine only has 5 seats. The unit is under a carpeted box they made up beside the seat. On the...
Forum: Messages 08-24-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 39,739
Posted By billsheila
Herb; First let me say I don't think your...

Herb;
First let me say I don't think your "Dangerously Modified Aircraft" has anything to do with this, it seems far too common a problem. You will have to wait to find a Herb unique problem to...
Forum: Messages 07-28-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,849
Posted By billsheila
Good suggestion. I asked my mechanic about that...

Good suggestion. I asked my mechanic about that idea and he was not comfortable with that solution because of what to do with the lower end of the hose relative to it not getting caught up in the...
Forum: Messages 07-27-11, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,849
Posted By billsheila
Yes they leak. I have found if you safety wire...

Yes they leak. I have found if you safety wire the control in the full closed position from underneath (and placard the controls "inop" in the summer months) it improves the situation. I think it...
Forum: Messages 05-17-11, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,670
Posted By billsheila
Thanks very much for this reply. At first my...

Thanks very much for this reply. At first my mechanics said they didn't want to get into repair (they gave it a quick try), so I started to head down the path of buying from Don. He actually...
Forum: Messages 05-02-11, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,670
Posted By billsheila
Update and more questions

Thanks for the replies guys. I spoke to Don Nieser and for $250 he will exchange the swivel. He says they can be difficult to do, but his shop seems to have it figured out. So now the only...
Forum: Messages 04-28-11, 01:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,670
Posted By billsheila
Annual Help (alternator and brake line)

Guys;
N2131X is in for annual and a few items cropping up. Need some advice.
1) rear alternator. Mechanic says seal is shot. He took it out and is scratching his head on how to change the seal,...
Forum: Messages 02-04-11, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,538
Posted By billsheila
I know you said that you don't want to repair it,...

I know you said that you don't want to repair it, but mine failed and my mechanic improved and strengthened the original upon repair. Cost me one hours labor and it has been fine. I expect the...
Forum: Messages 11-03-10, 06:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 44,939
Posted By billsheila
Larry; now we know why your tagline is "dive...

Larry; now we know why your tagline is "dive bomber" . :]

I don't believe my early (1965) "Owner's Manual" clarifies the gear operating speed when down, however it clearly states 140 MPH (not KIAS)...
Forum: Messages 11-03-10, 06:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 44,939
Posted By billsheila
I would expect that this speed limitation is not...

I would expect that this speed limitation is not relative to the gear itself, but rather the big rear doors in motion, the speed brakes that they are. If the gear were down and welded, and the doors...
Forum: Messages 08-08-10, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,643
Posted By billsheila
Red face That is what I ended up using for now, but have...

That is what I ended up using for now, but have not yet tried to remove it. You say it is easy. I hope you are right!
Forum: Messages 07-23-10, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,643
Posted By billsheila
Ed; Well I have at least for now headed down...

Ed;
Well I have at least for now headed down exactly this path (ie sealant). I spoke to my mechanic over the phone and while he had previously warned against this, he admitted it was better than...
Forum: Messages 07-23-10, 08:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,643
Posted By billsheila
That darn avionics cover

Question for some 337 long timers...anyone ever have trouble with water entering the avionics cover? I have had the seal replaced, but I think it is coming in via the 1/4 turn screws. I am in...
Forum: Messages 07-19-10, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,795
Posted By billsheila
Thanks

Guy; Thanks for the offer but I am considering installing two of these new LED bulbs (Whelen). I still have the 30 amp alternators and the reduced draw from these LED units would be a good upgrade....
Forum: Messages 07-11-10, 10:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 44,939
Posted By billsheila
Herb, me and your dad must be cut from the same cloth

When I had my frustrating gear fiasco two years ago (gear doors would stay open on retraction of gear) my mechanics were still scratching their heads and I needed to use the plane. So I flew a few...
Forum: Messages 07-11-10, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,795
Posted By billsheila
Landing Light

Does anyone know the PAR number for a 1965 Skymaster landing light? Is it PAR36?

Thanks. Bill
Forum: Messages 07-06-10, 07:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 172,739
Posted By billsheila
Edamus -- good post

Thanks for sharing your actual experience. Mine is similar but not quite as costly. My approach to the airplane is identical, however, ie recognize it will be expensive, be happy when an annual...
Forum: Messages 06-04-10, 12:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 106,884
Posted By billsheila
I did this when I went flying in N2131X with the...

I did this when I went flying in N2131X with the Terrafugia boys who wanted to learn some things about Skymasters and "blown elevators" (as their test pilot referred to it) and as they were toiling...
Forum: Messages 12-20-09, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 19,304
Posted By billsheila
I have often wondered this myself

I have asked many folks this question and for the most part have always gotten a simple and short explanation: A: "Nothing".

The empty weight got heavier over the years as they added more interior...
Forum: Messages 11-14-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 34,258
Posted By billsheila
I have a 65 337, serial #31, so likely the same...

I have a 65 337, serial #31, so likely the same rivet crew that built your bird. I typically get 148KT to 152KT (TAS) depending on aircraft loading, as top cruise speed. I have compared to book...
Forum: Messages 10-29-09, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 19,419
Posted By billsheila
I must be stupid too?

Ernie/Rick; I didn't think it was possible to simply declare yourself "experimental", ie making such declaration on a certificated airplane. I thought that such could only happen, with application...
Forum: Messages 10-04-09, 07:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 30,174
Posted By billsheila
Herb; I had this problem (but inconsistent) with...

Herb;
I had this problem (but inconsistent) with the horn. Never tried the hand pump test, but I am not surprised because the light circuit is hooked into the horn circuit, (and into the door...
Forum: Messages 07-25-09, 06:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 36,161
Posted By billsheila
Similar Issue on my 65!

I had a very similar issue on my 1965 and spoke about it already on this forum and on the CPA website where Tom Carr was most helpful in getting to the bottom of it. In my case it turned out to...
Forum: Messages 06-19-09, 07:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,421
Posted By billsheila
Gear door issue

Tony;
I can offer a welcome from a fellow Canadian skymaster owner as well (except I now live in the US). I own a 1965 NA, also with long range tanks!

Regarding your gear door problem, I may be...
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