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Forum: Messages 10-13-03, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,432
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Faulty Rpm Indicator

35 HOURS FLYING AFTER INSTALLATION OF BOTH OVERHAULED ENGINES, THE RPM NEEDLES STARTED TO MOVE UP AND DOWN A LITTLE WHILE ON CRUISE. AFTER THAT, WHEN I FIRE UP ONE ENGINE, IT SEEMS TO INDICATE THE...
Forum: Messages 09-24-03, 09:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 41,943
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
I have used recently "Reject" , and it really...

I have used recently "Reject" , and it really help you clean up the oil or any bugs with plain paper towels or wipes, since it keep anything over the paint surface to stick.
Forum: Messages 09-23-03, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 23,984
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Thank you all for your sugestions, I will try...

Thank you all for your sugestions, I will try lowering the oil to 6 qts. and the alibration and o ring at the oil dipstick.

Thank you again,

Jose L. Ichaso
Forum: Messages 09-20-03, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 23,984
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Belly Oil...

My 1969 skymaster, s/n 1155, normal aspirated has new overhauled engines with new factory cylinders and only 50 hours flown. However there has been an oil strip from the oil breather of the front...
Forum: Messages 08-29-03, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 43,748
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Bruce, After finishing my flight instruction for...

Bruce,

After finishing my flight instruction for private and instrument rating on 172`s and 152`s, and knowing in advance I would be flying overwater to islands 30 to 100 miles offshore, mountain...
Forum: Messages 07-27-03, 10:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 23,599
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Seems that Garmin is purchasing...

Seems that Garmin is purchasing UPS:

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For more information:
www.garmin.com...
Forum: Messages 07-09-03, 10:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 58,695
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
I had a copy of an old performance chart from...

I had a copy of an old performance chart from Horton for the Skymaster, think was included in one Sky Smith's "Skymaster Newsletter", and claim 100 lbs MTOW for a 337D to 4500 lbs, and three...
Forum: Messages 02-19-03, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,410
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
The plane was a Cessna 208 Caravan, very...

The plane was a Cessna 208 Caravan, very reliable, but sucumbed by an engine failure over hostile territory.
Forum: Messages 10-10-02, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 20,275
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Here is the link with photos of the GAP engined...

Here is the link with photos of the GAP engined Skymaster:

http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/AST/GAP/GAPnews.htm

J.L. Ichaso
Forum: Parts For Sale 09-22-02, 12:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 78,886
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Looking for complete ring at the rear cowl ( the...

Looking for complete ring at the rear cowl ( the aft part of the cowl). Let me know how fast you could ship it, in case you have it.

Thank you,

Jose L. Ichaso
jlitx@telcel.net .ve
Forum: Messages 09-17-02, 11:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 16,015
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
I installed an used cargo pod in my 337D normal...

I installed an used cargo pod in my 337D normal aspirated,about a year and a half a go, after flying three years without it, and can tell now is a trully six seater plus some baggage. Actually I fly...
Forum: Messages 09-07-02, 12:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,669
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Thank You all for your responses and advices....

Thank You all for your responses and advices. Since my cylinders have had two overhauls already, the last one overhauled with the Satin-chrome process, the only source for this type of cylinders (...
Forum: Messages 09-07-02, 12:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,526
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
I paid about $350 from Cessna, about a year a go.

I paid about $350 from Cessna, about a year a go.
Forum: Messages 09-06-02, 11:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 23,669
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
I think the manual says you need a new oil temp...

I think the manual says you need a new oil temp indicator for a new oil temp probe.
Forum: Messages 08-21-02, 01:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,669
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Time for Overhaul...

I would like your help for the overhaul of the engines of my 1969 337D normal aspirated. I usually fly 110 to 135 hours per year, I actually fly mostly every week, and my plane is base in a sea...
Forum: Messages 08-08-02, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 54,349
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Are pre 1973 Skymasters wider at the 5-6 seats...

Are pre 1973 Skymasters wider at the 5-6 seats row than newer ones, as is stated in Ricardo Guinand´s article shown in this site?
Forum: Messages 06-30-02, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 18,427
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Twin Engine failure...

From NTSB web page:



NTSB Identification: LAX02TA207

Accident occurred Thursday, June 20, 2002 at Big Bear City, CA
Aircraft:Cessna 337C, registration: N2671S
Injuries: 1 Minor.
Forum: Messages 06-24-02, 10:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 62,752
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Skyking, Venezuelan Oil Company (PDVSA , owners...

Skyking,

Venezuelan Oil Company (PDVSA , owners of Citgo, by the way), losses $800 million a year in domestic fuel supply, because of populism in the way politics has run the whole country.
Fuel is...
Forum: Messages 06-24-02, 07:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 62,752
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
This is the price list in Venezuela: AVGAS: 1.2...

This is the price list in Venezuela:

AVGAS: 1.2 $/Gal (Has Skyrocket from 0.75 in the last four months!!)

Jet-A1: 0.64 $/Gal

Premiun unleaded:0.26 $/Gal

Diessel: 0.11 $/Gal
Forum: Messages 06-23-02, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 43,720
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Eustacio, when are you planning to fly Margarita...

Eustacio, when are you planning to fly Margarita Island, and how long are you expecting to stay? I´m in Puerto La Cruz-Barcelona area, just 60 miles south, we could meet there.
Forum: Messages 06-11-02, 11:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 35,973
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
I have the Horton Stol kit in my 69´ 337D (...

I have the Horton Stol kit in my 69´ 337D ( without the horton droop wingtips ), and is amazing how low can you fly without an abrupt stall; actually I think your limitation is the very high angle of...
Forum: Messages 05-05-02, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 50,721
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Oil level

Thank You for your response, mine is a 1969 337D, with engines very close to TBO, burning 1 qt. every 5-6 hours, from 8qt to 7qt oil level. I will try know to 6 qt. minimun level, since I always...
Forum: Messages 05-04-02, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 50,721
Posted By Jose L. Ichaso
Oil Level

What is the minimum oil level in the engines for a safe operation, since the original manuals says 7 qts. and when I use 8 Qts. seems it goes out by the breather. Can you operate with as low as 6 qts?
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