Forum: Messages
02-27-23, 11:04 AM
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I have emailed this guy as well. He has an...
I have emailed this guy as well. He has an IO-360-K (yes -K) that he says was the original engine on his skymaster. Unfortunately, we all know that to not be true. I sent him the Type Certificate...
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Forum: Messages
02-03-23, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 11
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Projects
Been there, done that. Those planes have been sitting outside for over 10 years. The pictures they sent me are a sad sight. One has field overhauled engines from before the AD came out, so for...
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Forum: Messages
02-03-23, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 78,238
Any engines out there?
Good afternoon all!
Well, here is my situation. After changing my oil in December and doing a runup, the front engine was leaking a considerable amount of oil. I initially thought I left an...
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Forum: Parts For Sale
11-15-22, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 38,185
Spinner bulkhead
You might find it hard to get a serviceable bulkhead and when you do, they are fairly expensive. There are 2 alternatives for you:
1. K and K welding in Wisconsin does bulkhead repair work. I had...
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Forum: Aircraft For Sale
08-28-22, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 44,627
'66 337A for sale
First off, if Robert is still paying attention to these forms, my apologies. We had discussed me selling the plane last year but in the end I wanted to keep it. As typical with life, things change...
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Forum: Parts Sources
04-28-22, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 90,107
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Forum: Messages
03-25-22, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 40,408
Aircraft specialties
Its interesting how fast people will stop working on things. The original post noted that Aircraft Specialties doest rebuild this unit any more. I had mine (same part number) rebuilt by them May of...
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Forum: Messages
03-22-22, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 26,286
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Forum: Messages
02-21-22, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 181,395
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Forum: Parts Sources
02-11-22, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 48,911
Propeller bulkhead and aluminum repair
As many of you have probably experienced, when I was doing some work on the rear prop I discovered that the propeller bulkhead had a number of cracks. After some research, I found a place that has...
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Forum: Messages
01-28-22, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 45,945
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Forum: Messages
12-13-21, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 77,197
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Forum: Messages
12-10-21, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 77,197
I am sure the STC is somewhat costly in...
I am sure the STC is somewhat costly in comparison to what it is - cutting a hole in the firewall. I think Aviation Enterprises is the only one that has the STC. I have not talked to them yet, but...
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Forum: Messages
12-08-21, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 77,197
access
You are 100% correct....you have to remove things and take your time. Removing the baffling (which you have to remove other stuff to get out) lets you at least see the inside nut/stud. I taped the...
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Forum: Messages
12-08-21, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 77,197
Done - but engineers shouldnt set timing
The plane is done and put back together. Initial run up was good. Gonna fly it this weekend to verify oil leakage. Installed all new hardware on the mag, including the rubber drive gear bushings. ...
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Forum: Messages
12-08-21, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 23,246
Cessna Owners Calendar
Two of us made the Cessna Owners calendar this year, including the Great Pumpkin - which looks pretty good when you cant see the color clearly :). I dont know if Stewart is part of the group or not
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Forum: Messages
12-01-21, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 27,901
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Forum: Messages
11-27-21, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 57,091
part numbers
Awesome!!
Do you have the o-ring part numbers you can share? I would like to do mine as when the valve is off, the fuel from the port side main tank drains back into the reserve tank and then out...
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Forum: Messages
11-21-21, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 77,197
smoking gun
Well, every now and again things just come together. I took off the cowling and looked at the back of the engine and found a gaping hole where a mag should be.......see attached. The drive gear was...
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Forum: Messages
11-21-21, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 50,167
choices
For you folks with an existing Stec, that is great and I know it is a great autopilot. For us with the old 400 (or nothing) and models before the 337D, the only choice we have for a fully coupled...
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Forum: Messages
11-12-21, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 27,901
Mel is more than likely referring to the...
Mel is more than likely referring to the mechanical cable that goes from the flaps back to the switch system. At least on the older ones like mine, there is a push/pull cable that goes from the flap...
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Forum: Messages
11-12-21, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 77,197
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Forum: Messages
11-11-21, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 77,197
update
To clarify, my oil pressure had dropped to the bottom of the green and was then bouncing between about 10 psi (there is no "10 psi" indication, but it was just above 0) and the bottom of the...
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Forum: Messages
11-11-21, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 47,791
Ohio CFI
New Jersey to central Maine is about 440 miles. Tiffen OH is about 440 miles from NJ and Brad Newman with Tiffen Aire is a CFI with time in the Skymaster as well as a DPE who will do a center thrust...
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Forum: Messages
11-08-21, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 77,197
follow up
Thanks for the comments! To follow up with some of you:
1. Mine is normally aspirated so no turbo oil line
2. Yes, the prop fully feathered. The plane almost leaped forward as soon as the prop...
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