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Forum: Messages 06-06-08, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,126
Posted By Pete Somers
Red face We had a saying, if the paperwork matches the AUW...

We had a saying, if the paperwork matches the AUW of the airplane the it is was allowed to fly, however now you would have to treble that and there is no way you will get airborne with that amount of...
Forum: Messages 05-27-08, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,912
Posted By Pete Somers
You need to remove the P Lead and remove the cap...

You need to remove the P Lead and remove the cap from all the spark plugs for safety.

Pete
Forum: Messages 05-18-08, 03:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,683
Posted By Pete Somers
Skymaster Crash

Just seen this on Landings.com


EAGLESWOOD, N.J -- Investigators continue to probe a deadly small plane crash in southern Ocean County Saturday.

Two men died and two others were seriously hurt...
Forum: Messages 05-12-08, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,967
Posted By Pete Somers
The nose up trim setting is limited to just the...

The nose up trim setting is limited to just the other side of the takeoff band, but when the flap is selected down the trim can be moved more nose up, this is the same in manual or electric trim,...
Forum: Messages 05-04-08, 02:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 38,860
Posted By Pete Somers
We used to put the nose on a jack and lift clear...

We used to put the nose on a jack and lift clear of the ground, chock behind both main wheels and put the u/c lever up and pump the gear until the nose gear unlocks. The shimmy damper is easy to get...
Forum: Messages 05-01-08, 02:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,617
Posted By Pete Somers
The pot does give problems and the only way to...

The pot does give problems and the only way to check this is to replace it.
It does sound like either there is alot of play in the gearing or there is something wrong with the front pickup and it is...
Forum: Messages 04-30-08, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,617
Posted By Pete Somers
Ok, just a little bit more info. Does the SYNC...

Ok, just a little bit more info.
Does the SYNC lite come on.
Is this a Prop sync with a phaser control.
The sync box is mounted in the port center roof panel check the plug.
There is a breakout box...
Forum: Messages 04-17-08, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,184
Posted By Pete Somers
Hello Steve Well I was very disappointed as I had...

Hello Steve
Well I was very disappointed as I had to cancel the whole trip as a Hospital Appointment came up and I have been waiting over a year for this, however a couple of days later they canceled...
Forum: Messages 04-16-08, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 32,305
Posted By Pete Somers
This is getting a serious problem now on older...

This is getting a serious problem now on older aircraft, wiring that moves with the landing gear and switches are getting brittle and the outer insulation is cracking with both movement and oil. I...
Forum: Messages 04-11-08, 12:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,213
Posted By Pete Somers
Thumbs up Looks good Larry, nice job.

Looks good Larry, nice job.
Forum: Messages 04-08-08, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 16,112
Posted By Pete Somers
Ok can anybody explain why the seat belts under...

Ok can anybody explain why the seat belts under any Authority(FAA-CAA-EASA) needs to have the seat belts replaced after 10 years.
This is a Cessna Temporary Revision Number 8 in the 337 Maintenance...
Forum: Messages 04-04-08, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 16,112
Posted By Pete Somers
Thanks Ernie, just heard from the company in...

Thanks Ernie, just heard from the company in Spain and they can get some seat belts from Cessna as a kit for 150 euros plus frieght and tax. I know this sounds very cheap but they say they are the...
Forum: Messages 04-03-08, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 16,112
Posted By Pete Somers
Seat Belts

Due to the amendment to the Cessna 337 service manual REV8. The seat belt need to be replaced after 10 years.

I am looking for a set of seat belts for a Cessna F337G 1977, these include the inertia...
Forum: Messages 04-03-08, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,227
Posted By Pete Somers
You need a capacitance test set that plugs into...

You need a capacitance test set that plugs into the plugs on the signal conditioners in the roof and you will be able to check the capacitance of the sensors against the service manual. Cessna did a...
Forum: Messages 04-01-08, 04:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 32,305
Posted By Pete Somers
This can be a power pack problem or a micro...

This can be a power pack problem or a micro switch on the gear intermittent allowing the gear solenoid to operate in the power pack.

Check all the micro switches and the wiring for any rubbing and...
Forum: Messages 03-19-08, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,184
Posted By Pete Somers
Sun-n- Fun

Hi All
Who is going to the Sun-n-Fun?
Will be there.

Cheers
Pete
Forum: Messages 02-26-08, 03:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 48,119
Posted By Pete Somers
John That was an easy repair by the sounds of it....

John
That was an easy repair by the sounds of it. Glad to be of help.

Cheers
Pete
Forum: Messages 02-02-08, 10:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 69,529
Posted By Pete Somers
Why disconnect something that might save your...

Why disconnect something that might save your life one day. I am sure that the Cessna design engineers would not have put this system into the 337 without going through all the pros and cons.
The Alt...
Forum: Messages 01-30-08, 03:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 48,119
Posted By Pete Somers
Hi John Get an estimate for the repair, sometimes...

Hi John
Get an estimate for the repair, sometimes it is cheaper to get a used KA39.

Pete
Forum: Messages 01-26-08, 07:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 48,119
Posted By Pete Somers
Hi John TKM 14811 N 73rd Street Scottsdale ...

Hi John

TKM
14811 N 73rd Street
Scottsdale
AZ 85260-3107
Tel 480-991-5351

The power supplies should be easy to find as they are quite big and need some cooling.
Forum: Messages 01-26-08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 48,119
Posted By Pete Somers
John Did you get the MX170 working again? Pete

John
Did you get the MX170 working again?

Pete
Forum: Messages 01-26-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 69,529
Posted By Pete Somers
Hi Fred It is located under the top instrument...

Hi Fred
It is located under the top instrument panel hatch, look at the starboard side above the co-pilot control tube and they are installed in a battery holder. You can get this batteries from a...
Forum: Messages 01-18-08, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,227
Posted By Pete Somers
No, you need all the sensors to make up the...

No, you need all the sensors to make up the complete system. Calibration of the system is based on 3 sensors and the capacitance signal conditioner is a 3 sensor system.

Cheers
Pete
Forum: Messages 01-13-08, 02:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 48,119
Posted By Pete Somers
Keven Hey! longs they don't move its ok. Pleased...

Keven
Hey! longs they don't move its ok.

Pleased to be of help.

Cheers
Pete
Forum: Messages 01-12-08, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 48,119
Posted By Pete Somers
Just as a matter of interest, I have had a...

Just as a matter of interest, I have had a complete failure of a MX385A, 3 times and this was caused by a circuit inside the radio not working correctly.
The MX170 is quite reliable, we have to fit...
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