Forum: Messages
06-10-21, 09:07 PM
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Hope you don't mind me jumping in here on your...
Hope you don't mind me jumping in here on your thread.
My EL panel lights sometimes go off and on randomly. I noticed an entry in the airframe log a few years back that mentioned "Repaired panel...
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Forum: Messages
06-06-21, 07:35 PM
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The Early Skymaster History
This document describes in great detail the engineering and design decisions faced by the Cessna engineers as they developed the 336/337 Skymaster.
Although not a long document, it is authoritative...
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Forum: Messages
05-17-21, 12:23 PM
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Forum: Messages
05-16-21, 03:21 PM
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Hot Plate Wanted
Howdy group, does anyone have a source for a good hot plate for the front windshield?
Maybe you don't use yours and would consider selling?
Any recent reference points on pricing?
Will the ones...
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Forum: Messages
05-16-21, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 179,668
I'm truly sorry for your situation, and I hope...
I'm truly sorry for your situation, and I hope you're able to get it worked out.
The FAA CLEARLY stated in the VAR crank AD comment response section that US-certified AC were currently flying with...
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Forum: Messages
05-15-21, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 179,668
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Forum: Messages
05-15-21, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 76,138
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Forum: Messages
05-11-21, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 10
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Just know that a condenser and a capacitor are...
Just know that a condenser and a capacitor are one in the same. They act as a small "reservoir" of current, catching small spikes, and smoothing temporary low voltage situations. If you've ever had...
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Forum: Messages
05-11-21, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 20
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I've got an S-Tec 60-2 in my P-model, fully...
I've got an S-Tec 60-2 in my P-model, fully coupled, with GPSS steering, electric trim, and an Altitude/VS preselect indicator. S-Tec will gladly sell you a new one today, and its got all the right...
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Forum: Messages
05-11-21, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 24
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I was gonna suggest you let let it soak in...
I was gonna suggest you let let it soak in Evapo-rust, which has done miracles for me in the past, but that last pic really looks bad, as if the housing is breaking down internally. Hopefully the...
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Forum: Parts For Sale
05-10-21, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 17
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JAG, your alternators would work fine with this...
JAG, your alternators would work fine with this system. It would require 337 field approval, just like all the other installs, but I've yet to hear of anyone being denied the 337, as its a simple and...
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Forum: Messages
05-06-21, 08:04 PM
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Forum: Messages
05-04-21, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 179,668
True, but for brevity I assumed most of these...
True, but for brevity I assumed most of these cases have been split by now.
So the FAA is saying that for regulatory purposes, a RR IO360 is the same as a Cont IO360, that they us the same...
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Forum: Messages
05-04-21, 12:17 PM
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Forum: Messages
05-04-21, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 179,668
I believe Mr. Coffman has hit the nail on the...
I believe Mr. Coffman has hit the nail on the head! The FAA's response to the AD comment clearly states that RR IO-360's are flying on FAA-certified aircraft, and with the FAA's implied blessing!
If...
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Forum: Parts For Sale
05-01-21, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 17
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I'm very happy to know you're enjoying the...
I'm very happy to know you're enjoying the upgrade to true parallel alternators!
Makes you wonder why Cessna didn't do it this way themselves, since they already had the parts and the design ready...
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Forum: Messages
04-28-21, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 6
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Complete oil drainage???
JAG, in looking at the drain valve, it appears that the threads are higher than the bottom of the oil pan, which would create a situation whereby the last bit of oil never gets drained. This is why...
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Forum: Messages
04-26-21, 06:26 PM
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Forum: Messages
04-26-21, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 26,994
I'm sure the STC'ed ones are fine, but the...
I'm sure the STC'ed ones are fine, but the Service Manual has a big warning saying not to use a quick drain as it could interfere with the nose gear transit. It looks like a "short" quick drain will...
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Forum: Messages
04-22-21, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 3
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Brake system flush?
My BMW requires its brake fluid to be changed every two years due to potential moisture in the system. BMW claims failure to do this can lead to mushy brakes and other issues.
Since brake fluid DOES...
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Forum: Messages
04-22-21, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 24
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Yes, it would great if a company name or a link...
Yes, it would great if a company name or a link could be provided to where these selector valve overhaul parts are available. Just stating that they are available is not particularly helpful. :(
And...
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Forum: Messages
04-22-21, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 106,996
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Forum: Messages
04-21-21, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 106,996
Thanks for the pics JHogan, they were very...
Thanks for the pics JHogan, they were very helpful.
I truly wish this forum would update its software from 1999 so we could actually post pictures in the threads, and with no 1 meg limit!
Herb, AOL...
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Forum: Messages
04-21-21, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Messages
04-16-21, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 61,057
Nice job LearJetter, but I'm not surprised you...
Nice job LearJetter, but I'm not surprised you didn't want to buy Cessna's $388 replacement rubber boot! :eek: I looked on Summitracing.com, and they have 100's of rubber shift boots to choose from,...
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