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Forum: Messages 12-07-08, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,878
Posted By tropical
Prop track takes just a few minutes to check.With...

Prop track takes just a few minutes to check.With the plane parked in the hangar, place a block on the floor just behind the front prop. Let one blade just barely touch the block. Make sure mags are...
Forum: Messages 11-30-08, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,878
Posted By tropical
Typically a prop not in static balance will not...

Typically a prop not in static balance will not balance dynamically. Every time you place a solution weight the clock angle/IPS will change, but not go down. When I did dynamic balances I always...
Forum: Messages 11-30-08, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,878
Posted By tropical
I use to do Dynamic balances with an Aces 2020...

I use to do Dynamic balances with an Aces 2020 Probalancer.

There can be several factors. First, the person doing the balance may not be doing it correctly.

Second, what is the TT of your...
Forum: Messages 11-26-08, 03:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 55,335
Posted By tropical
Sent you an email on this.

Sent you an email on this.
Forum: Messages 11-23-08, 10:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 55,335
Posted By tropical
n ypu Can you provide more information, such as...

n ypu

Can you provide more information, such as part number or kit number?
Forum: Messages 11-05-08, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 41,237
Posted By tropical
I think many here have offered some good advice....

I think many here have offered some good advice. But that doesn't fix your problem. No matter what's offered here it's still going to take a mechanic time to troubleshoot the issue. When I was...
Forum: Messages 11-05-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 41,237
Posted By tropical
If you are truly concerned about the problem why...

If you are truly concerned about the problem why not take it to a shop and have it fixed? There's really no way to troubleshoot and find the problem via email or a newsgroup.

Your mechanic is...
Forum: Messages 11-02-08, 11:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 21,329
Posted By tropical
The 337 already has a good flap gap system from...

The 337 already has a good flap gap system from the factory.
Forum: Parts Sources 10-11-08, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 52,646
Posted By tropical
I have flown jets with the winglets, and part of...

I have flown jets with the winglets, and part of what you say is true. The effect of the winglets on a straight wing aircraft will be in the low speed regime.

But in the 337, I highly doubt a speed...
Forum: Parts Sources 10-09-08, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,807
Posted By tropical
Another good source of windshields for the 337 is...

Another good source of windshields for the 337 is Cee Bailys.

The side windows aren't a big deal to replace. The windshield is a major pain in the ass. Windshields need to be trimmed and fitted. A...
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 10-08-08, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 25,243
Posted By tropical
OK, I'll take both of them, only if it includes...

OK, I'll take both of them, only if it includes the "Corinthian Leather" package.
Forum: Messages 09-29-08, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 21,731
Posted By tropical
He can make the second entry, but do not...

He can make the second entry, but do not obliterate the original. FWIW, if you make an erroneous entry in a log, the correct way is to draw a single line through the entry, then make an entry that it...
Forum: Messages 09-22-08, 10:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 62,400
Posted By tropical
You're correct, the Gill batteries are PMA'd, so...

You're correct, the Gill batteries are PMA'd, so they are covered under the Cessna MM.
Forum: Messages 09-22-08, 09:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 62,400
Posted By tropical
I have an excellent command of the english...

I have an excellent command of the english language (unlike you) and what you are attempting to do is twist the wording for your benefit (more billing $$$$).

I'll call my PMI today and ask him what...
Forum: Messages 09-22-08, 09:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 62,400
Posted By tropical
You are intentionally twisting the wording in...

You are intentionally twisting the wording in this for your benefit. The service bulletin gives a "recommended" period for inspection, does not "require" it to be done at annual.

And yes, I'm an...
Forum: Messages 09-21-08, 06:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 62,400
Posted By tropical
That section you refer to says "recommended", not...

That section you refer to says "recommended", not "mandatory". It is not required for an annual inspection to accomplish to return to service.
Forum: Parts For Sale 09-10-08, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 22,904
Posted By tropical
Why is this garbage being posted on this forum?

Why is this garbage being posted on this forum?
Forum: Messages 09-07-08, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,530
Posted By tropical
Have the props dynamically balanced. Most owners...

Have the props dynamically balanced. Most owners skip this process because the believe the static balance done on the props are good enough. I've done lots of dynamic balances and the owners were...
Forum: Messages 06-30-08, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,790
Posted By tropical
Diode Part numbers

Does anyone know the part number for the diodes that sit right behind the alternator fuses in the front engine compartment? These diodes screw into a large heatsink. They have a shaft with a hole for...
Forum: Messages 06-07-08, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,554
Posted By tropical
If you get that A&P, my advise is to never use it...

If you get that A&P, my advise is to never use it on anyone else's aircraft. The liability you are opened up to is ridiculous.

I had a rather interesting "ordeal" happen to me a few years ago. A...
Forum: Messages 06-06-08, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,554
Posted By tropical
What you are paying for is piles of paperwork...

What you are paying for is piles of paperwork required by the FAA, enormous amounts of time Cessna engineers had to spend convincing the FAA this part would work and is "airworthy".

Not to mention...
Forum: Messages 01-12-08, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 23,530
Posted By tropical
OK, thanks. It was probably marked by an avionics...

OK, thanks. It was probably marked by an avionics installer sometime back.

Just curious, what does the manual show
wire number for the coax's for com and nav?
Forum: Messages 01-11-08, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 23,530
Posted By tropical
It's not a part number, but a wire number and can...

It's not a part number, but a wire number and can be found in the wiring manual.

Thanks.
Forum: Messages 01-11-08, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 23,530
Posted By tropical
wiring book 1974 G model

Anyone have access to a wiring manual for a 1974 G model? Mine grew legs and walked away.

I need to know what a coax that has number 3980107-2 goes to. I believe it's a comm but want to be sure.
Forum: Messages 12-30-07, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,125
Posted By tropical
A Beech 1900 is a very expensive plane to...

A Beech 1900 is a very expensive plane to operate, about 5 times the cost of a Caravan.
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