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Forum: Messages 05-06-20, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 28,023
Posted By Trippster
New cowl fasteners

So I bought all new stainless steel fasteners for all the cowls and avionics access panels. I tripled checked and I have the correct ones in the right position according to the parts manual. Most of...
Forum: Messages 05-04-20, 10:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,953
Posted By Trippster
Gord, Thanks for the info. I hope this helps. ...

Gord,

Thanks for the info. I hope this helps. I'm passing this on to my avionics tech to do now.

Tripp
Forum: Messages 04-30-20, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,953
Posted By Trippster
So apparently someone in the past glued the heat...

So apparently someone in the past glued the heat blanket to the inside of the strut fairing. That is where it is now. It's also probably why when I test the thermostat only it pops the breaker...
Forum: Messages 04-28-20, 10:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,953
Posted By Trippster
Thanks, I've checked all the wiring and...

Thanks,

I've checked all the wiring and connections and it's definitely not that. I'll give air power a call.
Forum: Messages 04-24-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,953
Posted By Trippster
Pitot Heat unit/alternate

It looks like getting the thermostat/heater unit for the pitot heat is a very challenging thing. I'm not having much luck and ours keeps popping the CB every time it's turned on.

Does anyone know...
Forum: Messages 04-24-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 136,406
Posted By Trippster
pitot heater elements

Dan, do you have any of those elements? I'm in need of one.
Forum: Messages 04-21-20, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 51,473
Posted By Trippster
McFarlane

Has anyone used McFarlane to rebuild their fuel valves? I spoke with Dave 2 days ago and he told me they can rebuild them now. He said it's mostly labor, but they do fabricate a few pieces. He...
Forum: Messages 12-16-19, 06:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 50,618
Posted By Trippster
Battery box pic

I hope this works. Not sure how to add pics
Forum: Messages 12-16-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 50,618
Posted By Trippster
I have the Bogart box

I have the Bogart box. Installed it back in March and got the field approval via my IA. We love it!! He used our old fiberglass box as a template. It was still good we just wanted to upgrade the...
Forum: Messages 03-02-19, 10:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 120,303
Posted By Trippster
Ed, Thanks for the pictures. Your jack pads are...

Ed,

Thanks for the pictures. Your jack pads are the same as the old ones we had before we bought the yellow Bogert pads. I'm also glad to see that the location of your pads is the same as ours. ...
Forum: Messages 02-27-19, 01:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 120,303
Posted By Trippster
Any chance you have a picture of your plane on...

Any chance you have a picture of your plane on the jack stands using the Bogert jack pads? This is what we have, but if you look at my picture it looks a little scary and unaligned.
Thanks,
Forum: Flight Instruction and Recurrent Training 02-27-19, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 58,315
Posted By Trippster
No, I never did. We are going to pay our CFI...

No, I never did.

We are going to pay our CFI that we bought the plane from to come down and give us more training and to check out my mechanic/partner who is a current CFI/MEI. Once he gets checked...
Forum: Messages 02-20-19, 08:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 120,303
Posted By Trippster
What’s up with the jack stands?

We bought our 337 in December and bought the jack stands and jack pads from aircraft spruce. Today we were trying them out while changing a tire, but this doesn’t look right to us. Really don’t want...
Forum: Flight Instruction and Recurrent Training 12-06-18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 58,315
Posted By Trippster
Need CFI for training near HOUSTON/SE TX

Looking for a current Skymaster CFI to give my dad and I some initial and ongoing training in our 1975 337G. We are in Conroe, just north of Houston, but anyone within 200 miles would be great....
Forum: Messages 11-22-18, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,633
Posted By Trippster
I was thinking of putting the 830’s where the...

I was thinking of putting the 830’s where the current MAP gauge is and my current FF gauge is. I’d probably move the FF to where the EGT gauge is and just not have the current EGT, MAP & RPM gauges...
Forum: Messages 11-19-18, 11:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,633
Posted By Trippster
John, Thank you for the reply. All of that...

John,

Thank you for the reply. All of that information is very helpful. I love the JPI EDM 960, but the price is way more than I want to spend at this time. The G4 seems to do a lot and I like...
Forum: Messages 11-15-18, 11:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,633
Posted By Trippster
Thanks Herb, Your insight is always helpful. We...

Thanks Herb, Your insight is always helpful.

We plan on going to Sun n Fun, so it sounds like it's best to hold off until then before making any decisions. The Insight G4 seems to be a little...
Forum: Messages 11-15-18, 10:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 45,650
Posted By Trippster
Please keep us updated on the Smokey Mountain...

Please keep us updated on the Smokey Mountain Adventure. I definitely want to go.
Forum: Messages 11-15-18, 10:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 45,650
Posted By Trippster
We're planning on going to Sun n Fun in April,...

We're planning on going to Sun n Fun in April, but won't be able to go to Bahamas also. Hope others will go also.
Forum: Messages 11-15-18, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,633
Posted By Trippster
What gauges/monitor for LOP operation

I’m buying a 1975 337 that still has all the original engine instruments. It has a Garmin 430 with WAAS and we’re putting in a Garmin GTX345 transponder for ADS-B in and out. My question is what do...
Forum: Messages 11-12-18, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 52,914
Posted By Trippster
Dennis, I spoke with Ramon about this mod a few...

Dennis,

I spoke with Ramon about this mod a few weeks ago and posted it on here, but then the messages got deleted. Leighton posted that he has it and likes it. I'm seriously considering it, but I...
Forum: Messages 10-02-18, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 25,636
Posted By Trippster
Thank you very much for the advice and the...

Thank you very much for the advice and the recommendation. This is exactly what I was looking for with this post.

I think I will definitely hire a 337 knowledgeable mechanic for the prebuy and...
Forum: Messages 10-01-18, 09:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 25,636
Posted By Trippster
Thanks Bills It’s good to hear from a fellow...

Thanks Bills

It’s good to hear from a fellow shorter pilot and I appreciate Kate the tip on the trim. I’ve noticed very few 337’s have electric trim. I guess it’s not that needed? I will try to...
Forum: Messages 09-30-18, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 25,636
Posted By Trippster
New to 337's seeking advice

Greetings everyone. I've been reading this forum for a month or so and have learned so much, but I have to ask for advice and tips for my situation.

I'm a 20,000 hour airline guy that hasn't flown...
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