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Forum: Messages 12-12-17, 10:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 313,259
Posted By SkyMac
Talking Hi TC During my ground up restoration, we...

Hi TC

During my ground up restoration, we removed every hydraulic component and flexible line.

The main gear actuators were the last to overhaul as I waited until the plane was assembled and on...
Forum: Messages 11-28-17, 02:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 27,324
Posted By SkyMac
Hi Herb In my G model it is aft above headliner...

Hi Herb

In my G model it is aft above headliner on left side.

Dave
Forum: Parts Sources 11-27-17, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 26,357
Posted By SkyMac
Aileron Gap Seals

Hi Everyone

Looking for 12ft of rubber seal S2152-1 used as the aileron gap seal. I have a price from Yingling $106 per ft and Preffered at $65 per ft (looks like I have to buy their stock of...
Forum: Messages 11-15-17, 05:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 27,857
Posted By SkyMac
Definitely avoid pushing on the strut, there are...

Definitely avoid pushing on the strut, there are 4 plastic type guides per strut which locate the cover over the strut, and all control cables run through these guides as well.

So if you break a...
Forum: Messages 08-30-17, 10:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 27,629
Posted By SkyMac
Many thanks for the information, one cover on...

Many thanks for the information, one cover on order:D

Great to deal with, I look forward to receiving it, next on the list is a powertow. Looking to get a S/H EZ40


Dave
Forum: Messages 08-28-17, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 27,629
Posted By SkyMac
Cabin Cover

Hi Everyone

I am looking for a good cover for the cabin, any suggestions where I could get one.

Alternative is have one locally made.

Dave :D
Forum: Messages 07-18-17, 03:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 52,628
Posted By SkyMac
Hi everyone The only close up photo I have of...

Hi everyone

The only close up photo I have of the old girl getting airborne. Taken a couple of Sundays ago on it's first 2.7hr cross country run. We flew to a small airport along the way which was...
Forum: Messages 07-11-17, 06:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 19,419
Posted By SkyMac
Strobe Lens - Wing Tip

Hi everyone

Need some help with locating a new or used lens for a wing strobe light, these are original equipment at the time from Cessna when built.

So far I have drawn a blank on finding one...
Forum: Messages 06-29-17, 07:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 52,628
Posted By SkyMac
Hi Everyone Latest news, yesterday after 7 years...

Hi Everyone

Latest news, yesterday after 7 years and a total ground up restoration the old girl flew for the first time.

A 20 minute flight to check the basics, then back on deck for a thorough...
Forum: Parts For Sale 06-22-17, 10:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 17,799
Posted By SkyMac
P337 Being Parted Out

Hi Everyone

Just had a look at a complete P337 that is being parted out in the UK, many good parts. I will add the contact details below for those of you who might be in need of...
Forum: Messages 05-07-17, 06:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 52,628
Posted By SkyMac
Hi Everyone Well a busy few weeks, lots of...

Hi Everyone

Well a busy few weeks, lots of evenings and big weekends since getting back into Aus finishing the old bus.

Interior back in, W&B done, just waiting for the CoA, avionics sign off, then...
Forum: Messages 04-14-17, 07:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 52,628
Posted By SkyMac
Hi Everyone Just landed back in Aus, I had the...

Hi Everyone

Just landed back in Aus, I had the guys bring the aircraft out storage and into the maintianence hanger during the week in readiness for my return. One more internal flight to go.

I...
Forum: Messages 03-23-17, 05:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 52,628
Posted By SkyMac
Hi John No final update, it will come soon....

Hi John

No final update, it will come soon. Again O/S so everything comes to a halt whilst I am away. Good news is everything is done except for refitting the new interior.

Engines runs are now...
Forum: Messages 03-23-17, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 45,116
Posted By SkyMac
Hi Everyone Thanks for asking, It took most of...

Hi Everyone

Thanks for asking, It took most of January to get the old girl back together and rigged before starting engine runs, then I had to head O/S again. So all that is left is fitting the new...
Forum: Parts Sources 02-15-17, 04:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 31,436
Posted By SkyMac
I just ordered some more as spares, the picture...

I just ordered some more as spares, the picture is the item code. If you buy some, being PVC it is very easy to break when cutting, even with a sharp blade.

I used some of the old material as a...
Forum: Messages 02-01-17, 01:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 22,138
Posted By SkyMac
Final Assembly Underway

Hi everyone

A few weeks ago we moved VH-DMS from it's home for the last 6 odd years to the hanger for assembly.

After a very extensive restoration time has finally arrived to get it back where it...
Forum: Parts For Sale 02-01-17, 01:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 95,063
Posted By SkyMac
Hi Jim Here is the photo of the co-pilot panel...

Hi Jim

Here is the photo of the co-pilot panel trim I have.

Dave
Forum: Parts For Sale 01-30-17, 02:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 95,063
Posted By SkyMac
Hi Jim I have a new original co-pilot black...

Hi Jim

I have a new original co-pilot black cover, never fitted. I will take a photo for you, it does have the original holes for the post lights. Will add the photo later tonight.

I ended up...
Forum: Parts Sources 01-29-17, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 31,436
Posted By SkyMac
Hi After scouring the globe, talking directly to...

Hi

After scouring the globe, talking directly to Cessna and their original supplier 3M, we were unable to locate or find a suitable alternative.

Never being one to give in so easily, I found a...
Forum: Messages 10-16-16, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,986
Posted By SkyMac
I hear what your saying, you may want to spend...

I hear what your saying, you may want to spend some time having a good look with a borescope under all the floor panels to inspect in more detail each section to asses the possibility of further...
Forum: Messages 10-16-16, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 45,116
Posted By SkyMac
Hi John I will post some before and after when I...

Hi John

I will post some before and after when I get back to Aus, unfortunately that won't be until a couple of days before Christmas.

The headliner has been the biggest challenge, I had almost...
Forum: Parts Sources 05-15-16, 12:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 31,436
Posted By SkyMac
Thanks as always Don has given me all he had,...

Thanks as always

Don has given me all he had, still need some though. Will be in the USA 3 weeks from now, would be good to find some before I arrive.

Dave
Forum: Parts Sources 05-14-16, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 31,436
Posted By SkyMac
Trim

Hi everyone

Just asking if anyone knows where I can locate some trim to finish the cabin.

The trim I am looking for is the wood grain tape that is glued to the centre of the aluminium moulding...
Forum: Messages 05-01-16, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 45,116
Posted By SkyMac
Talking Interior Plastic Replacement

Hi Everyone

Refer : Purchase and installation of a completely new plastic interior.

During the restoration of my 74G (non pressurised) model I have been working with Plane Plastics to achieve parts...
Forum: Messages 04-14-16, 11:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,411
Posted By SkyMac
Hi Herb Thanks for this, your right the service...

Hi Herb

Thanks for this, your right the service manual shows the rear engine mounting and highlights the washer as item 6 in this diagram and comments broadly on typical 4 mount.

The parts book...
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