Forum: Messages
10-26-11, 01:25 PM
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I manufactured new hinges on my 73P337 by...
I manufactured new hinges on my 73P337 by purchasing piano hinge stock from McFarlane. It matched the dimensions of the existing hinges. I removed the old hinges, used them as patterns to drill new...
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Forum: Messages
01-24-11, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 21,970
Contact Paul Malkasian at...
Contact Paul Malkasian at http://www.fuelsenders.com/ . He might be able to repair yours, or tell you where to find one. He is extremely knowledgeable.
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Forum: Messages
01-09-11, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 19,136
Door Repairs
David:
I don't think cracks in these areas are uncommon. When I bought my plane in 1996, there were repairs (welds) in the same areas your photos show. Fortunately, no cracks since then. I am...
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Forum: Messages
12-19-10, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 28,630
I have two partners in my P337. One is in his...
I have two partners in my P337. One is in his 70's and has no instrument rating. He was the original owner. The other came into the partnership with instrument rating, but only 250 hours of SE...
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Forum: Messages
12-04-10, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 42,182
Followup
Ed:
My cowl flap motor is still running perfectly. I hadn't realized how slow it had gotten until I had it repaired.
I read Kelly's problem. I don't know what to say. My motor was repaired well,...
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Forum: Messages
12-04-10, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 23,850
Still Satisfied
Ed:
My cowl flap motor is still running perfectly. I hadn't realized how slow it had gotten until I had it repaired.
I read Kelly's problem. I don't know what to say. My motor was repaired well,...
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Forum: Messages
11-19-10, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 20,129
Don't Use Drano
Ernie:
Google Drano and Aluminum. You won't want to get Drano anywhere near your aircraft. Drano and water will cause an extreme reaction with aluminum.
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Forum: Messages
11-02-10, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 17,001
Compared to Seneca
I have had a 73P337 since 1996, and I had two Seneca II's before that. They all had the same engines (TSIO360's) and are approximagely the same "mission capable" aircraft. The biggest difference is...
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Forum: Messages
10-04-10, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 90,029
Over Voltage
Take a volt meter and check for resistance drops at each point in the field circuit...master switch, alternator switches, alternator circuit breakers, and any wire junctions or connectors. The...
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Forum: Messages
02-23-10, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 42,182
He can totally overhaul the cowl flap motor,...
He can totally overhaul the cowl flap motor, including rewinding the armature, replacing the brushes, replacing the bearings, and lubricating the planetary gears. He did my front cowl flap motor...
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Forum: Messages
02-22-10, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 42,182
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Forum: Messages
04-17-09, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 54,751
Why not experiment both ways and see how much...
Why not experiment both ways and see how much reduction in performance you get? Climb up to a safe altitude and level off. Then set one engine to "zero thrust" just like you would do when you are...
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Forum: Messages
03-14-09, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 23,850
Cowl Flap Motors--GOOD NEWS for a change
Hi guys. It's been a while since I've visited the message board...been too busy. But to make up for it, I have some good news regarding the SkyMaster owner's ever present fear of his cowl flap...
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Forum: Messages
12-23-07, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 52,987
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Forum: Messages
12-23-07, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 52,987
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Forum: Messages
12-22-07, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 52,987
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Forum: Messages
02-24-07, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 23,798
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Forum: Parts For Sale
01-01-07, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 38,083
Jack:
Sorry about your bad luck.
I've had my...
Jack:
Sorry about your bad luck.
I've had my Skymaster since 1996. I've only had one small nick in the rear prop in all that time. I've had much more wear and tear on the front prop. The rear...
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Forum: Messages
09-12-06, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 27,427
TKS
I have talked to TKS many times, including speaking to their president at Oshkosh. They have no interest in doing the STC work required for the Skymasters. I even tried to induce him with a "group...
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Forum: Messages
07-04-06, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 59,934
Vincent:
Are your noise regulations based on...
Vincent:
Are your noise regulations based on absolute noise levels (i.e. noise cannot exceed xx dB level regardless of what aircraft generates the noise) on on aircraft specifications (i.e. aircraft...
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Forum: Messages
07-03-06, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 59,934
Vincent:
The only one of your questions that I...
Vincent:
The only one of your questions that I can answer positively is that the Skymaster has been used as a skydiving plane. A few years ago, I was visiting the Tower of London. I was wearing a...
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Forum: Messages
06-28-06, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 44,793
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Forum: Messages
04-04-06, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 19,214
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Forum: Messages
04-04-06, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 33,013
Pressurized Hull
A couple of thoughts on mounting an antenna on a pressurized hull.
A company named Comant makes multi-use antennaes, combining functions such as XM, GPS, and VHF. I would check with them to see if...
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Forum: Messages
02-26-06, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 20,858
Roger:
I had exactly the same problem as you...
Roger:
I had exactly the same problem as you did. The gear doors would not close in flight, and eventually the pump CB would trip. When I had the plane jacked up, everything worked as it...
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