Forum: Messages
02-23-09, 09:02 AM
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Soapa Meeting Photos
Hi guys,
I keep looking at photo page. The last photos listed are from 2005 SOAPA meeting. I know there were photos taken at 2008 meeting, what ever happened to them. I know everyone would like to...
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Forum: Messages
02-18-09, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 108
Views: 447,238
Paint scheme
Hi Herb,
The top of my cowl is all white and I never noticed any glaire. Bottom line is it is your aircraft and go with what you like the best. You have to pay the bill and live with it not the rest...
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Forum: Messages
02-16-09, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 108
Views: 447,238
Paint Scheme
I vote for the one on left. Mush more modern design. Looks like new Cessna paint scheme on 172 & 182. Dale Campbell
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Forum: Messages
12-29-08, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 398,413
Winter problems
I to installed M-20 air/oil seperators on my 337H 6 years ago. This was due to a oil slick found on the belly and tail area. I also insulated the breather line from engine to M-20 including M-20 down...
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Forum: Messages
12-15-08, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 24,309
Gear Up Landing
My personal though is, if you know the grass area is smooth with no ruts with good approach like a known smooth grass strip and maybe wet grass there would less damage to belly. There is another...
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Forum: Messages
12-15-08, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 24,309
337 Gear Up Landing
Here is a good example of what to do if gear will not come down. Does anyone know who it was. Dale http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbZlgHofgrI
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Forum: Messages
12-10-08, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 108
Views: 447,238
Gear Hoses
Hi Herb,
I to had the seal on the alternator in my front engine leaking. They fixed that and the push rod seals on my bird also were leaking. As for the gear hoses, my A&P purchased them from Cessna,...
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Forum: Messages
12-08-08, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 108
Views: 447,238
Hydralic lines
Hi Herb,
If you have everything apart and the gear lines are 40 years old, I would change them.
If one of those lines leak you will never get the gear down, even with the handpump. I have the 78'...
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Forum: Messages
11-20-08, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 90,029
Over Voltage
I did shut every thing down and wait, as you mentioned, and followed the power back up procedure. But, as soon as I put the first alternator back on, the breaker poped again. That morning when I...
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Forum: Messages
11-19-08, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 90,029
Over voltage
Hi,
This is good information. I also have had both circuit breakers pop. In the last 100 hours I had 2 overvolage problems. One was on take off after a 2 hour flite to Lake George,NY. I push the...
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Forum: Messages
11-17-08, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 108
Views: 447,238
Headliner
Hi Herb,
I had my old ceiling plastic panels covered with a felt like material that came out nice and helps to soundproof interior. Photo enclosed. Dale
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Forum: Messages
11-13-08, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 108
Views: 447,238
Windshield
Hi Herb,
I just had my windshield replaced on my 337H last year. I also installed clear, because the tinted one was getting hassy and not to good at night. The clear is much better at night, but I...
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Forum: Messages
06-19-08, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 32,725
Flight Track
That is not true. I just flew to the SOAP meeting at Kalamazoo at 8500 ft west and returned home at 9500 ft and it tracked my every move VFR. I think if you are high enough and they deside to track...
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Forum: Messages
06-18-08, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 75,992
2008 Soap Meeting
My hat is off to the three Mich. fliers, Larry,Herb and Jerry. They hosted the finest meeting we could ever ask for. Those that attended would have to agree. They put a lot of time and effort to make...
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Forum: Messages
06-09-08, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 45,509
Cowl Flap Motors
When I purchased my aircraft both front and rear cowl flap motors failed to move. My A&P
removed both motors and we removed the motor brush end cap, cleaned the dirt and gummy build up of oil. That...
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Forum: Messages
06-09-08, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 75,992
Mac Iland
Hi Herb,
I got your message. I planned on arriving Tuesday 10th, but the weather you just had is coming east to Penna. which they predict will get here Tuesday to screw up my plans. We will probably...
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Forum: Messages
05-05-08, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,946
Prop Sync
Hi,
I have a 337H 1978 and had the sync worked on 4 years ago. They found both the pots intermittant. So they replaced the pot on the quadrant and the one at the rear engine sync. next to rear...
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Forum: Messages
04-14-08, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 25,775
Nice Job
Larry it looks good. By the way I think I might be able to come to the next soap meeting. My wife's lukienia is now in remission and if it stays there my son-in-law and I will be at the meeting. Dale
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Forum: Messages
03-12-08, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 20,729
Aircraft Production
Hi Guys,
Some one from China or India will buy out the company, wait and see. Did you read the latest news. The USA registrations show we have lost 30% of our pilots in the USA since 2002 and have...
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Forum: Messages
01-28-08, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 35,953
Gear Doors
I have owned a 337H for 8 years and fly out of a short field.
In the first flights I found the large gear door created a lot of drag if I retracted on climb out. I flew my instructors 337 with...
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Forum: Messages
01-28-08, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 70,844
Battery Pack
I have the 337H model and my battery pack is located just above my right knee, close to center radio rack. Dale Campbell
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Forum: Messages
01-28-08, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 70,844
Battery Pack
I have the 337H model and my battery pack is located just above my right knee, close to center radio rack. Dale Campbell
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Forum: Messages
07-23-07, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 165,382
Dale Campbell
Thank you, Larry
I will keep you informed as soon as we finish this first week of Chemo. I have spent the last 7 days at her side in hospital from 7:00 am till 10: 30pm. Dale
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Forum: Messages
07-20-07, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 165,382
A Bit of Bad News
Hi Guys,
Remember early this spring I told you guys I would like to meet up with you for a photo shoot. Well I never made it and do not think it will happen this year. My wife was told she has AML...
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Forum: Messages
05-16-07, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 25,820
Cowl Motor
I rebuilt both of my cowl motors. The cowl motor ran when you started engine because you added vibration which made the brushes touch commutator, not because you add a couple of volts. I made a set...
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