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Forum: Messages 07-30-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 34,602
Posted By Todd Gessel
Here's the additional photos. It seems this is...

Here's the additional photos.

It seems this is a rare situation. Any thoughts on why this failure would occur and how to prevent it other than using the gear door modification?
Forum: Messages 07-28-09, 11:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 34,602
Posted By Todd Gessel
I can really appreciate the comments on the gear...

I can really appreciate the comments on the gear door mod, it would have saved thousands!

My airplane has about 800 hours total on it, engines and airframe. I don't know why the snap ring or groove...
Forum: Messages 07-28-09, 12:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 34,602
Posted By Todd Gessel
Gear door actuators

Anyone familiar with "gland end" actuators for the main gear doors? I recently had a 'gear up landing' due to mechanical failure of the right main gear door actuator snap ring. It appears the snap...
Forum: Messages 04-01-09, 09:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,901
Posted By Todd Gessel
Thank you very much! I really enjoy and...

Thank you very much! I really enjoy and appreciate all the time and work you put into this board. I am very anxious to see the progress of your paint job. Your plane is awesome.
Forum: Messages 04-01-09, 08:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,901
Posted By Todd Gessel
magneto source

Anyone have a source for magnetos? I have checked Chief Aircraft and Spruce, neither one has anything in stock. I need the left rear for a 337G IO-360G, it's a Bendix 10-79020-17. Any thoughts on...
Forum: Messages 02-17-09, 07:30 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 404,805
Posted By Todd Gessel
I concur with Steve. The rendering on the left...

I concur with Steve. The rendering on the left accentuates the short and tall fuselage of the Skymaster. Extending the colors onto the boom and possibly creating a more narrow and longer band of...
Forum: Messages 02-15-09, 09:16 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 404,805
Posted By Todd Gessel
Sorry to disagree, but my vote is for the one on...

Sorry to disagree, but my vote is for the one on the right. It looks a lot like "our favorite airplane" in the photos section
Forum: Mechanics and Service Providers 02-09-09, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 33,305
Posted By Todd Gessel
I want to thank everyone for the help. The...

I want to thank everyone for the help. The mechanic worked on it some more and found that the hydraulic hoses were routed in a way that caused the problem. A slight adjustment to the location of...
Forum: Parts For Sale 02-09-09, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,996
Posted By Todd Gessel
Thanks. I really appreciate the response. I...

Thanks. I really appreciate the response. I ended up buying a new one. The auto pilot that it is connected to works much better now too.
Forum: Parts For Sale 02-02-09, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,996
Posted By Todd Gessel
Attitude indicator

Looking for an Attitude indicator for a '77 337G, non-turbo, non-pressurized
Forum: Mechanics and Service Providers 02-02-09, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 33,305
Posted By Todd Gessel
Best Skymaster gear expert?

I have a '77 33G, non-turbo, non-pressurized. The left main gear is not locking into place as it seems the locking actuator is extending before the gear is in full down position and is hitting the...
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