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Forum: Messages 12-31-20, 11:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 60,927
Posted By Rick Erwin
Thank you, Snake. I'll relay this info to my...

Thank you, Snake. I'll relay this info to my A&P.

I'll let you know what the problem was, ... once I know.

Rick
Forum: Messages 12-30-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 26,919
Posted By Rick Erwin
I agree with mshac in that your best clue to the...

I agree with mshac in that your best clue to the vibration is the cool #2 cylinder. Figure out why there's no fire in that cylinder.

Your 150-rpm mag drop is right at the limit for my TSIO-360CB. ...
Forum: Messages 12-29-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 60,927
Posted By Rick Erwin
Hi Snake, thank you for trying to help with this!...

Hi Snake, thank you for trying to help with this!

For your Mech / Director of Maintenance:


This is occurring in the landing gear system on a pressurized G model.
We've made sure the hydraulic...
Forum: Messages 12-29-20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 60,927
Posted By Rick Erwin
Thanks MD83Driver. Yeah, the air mixes with the...

Thanks MD83Driver. Yeah, the air mixes with the fluid so the fluid turns an opaque pink color. The air bubbles are so tiny it takes about 2-3 weeks for the air to come out of solution. We've...
Forum: Messages 12-29-20, 12:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 60,927
Posted By Rick Erwin
Thank you, Snake. We’ve done the drain/bleed...

Thank you, Snake. We’ve done the drain/bleed approach and the air keeps coming back. We’ll keep plugging away trying to find something that works...

Rick
Forum: Messages 12-29-20, 07:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 60,927
Posted By Rick Erwin
Air in Hydraulic Fluid

My mechanic is fighting air in the hydraulic fluid on my pressurized G model.

What's the best way to troubleshoot this issue?

I've thought about trying to isolate each part of the landing gear...
Forum: Messages 12-28-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 139,809
Posted By Rick Erwin
I have some pictures... I’ll try to get an album...

I have some pictures... I’ll try to get an album put together in the next few days and place a link here ...
Forum: Messages 12-25-20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 71,141
Posted By Rick Erwin
Glad to help. Just to be clear, my new...

Glad to help.

Just to be clear, my new copilot's panel is a clean sheet re-do, not an overlaid cover. Another thing to be sure of is the allowability of a panel material other than the original...
Forum: Messages 12-24-20, 01:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 71,141
Posted By Rick Erwin
I am finishing the install of two MVP-50Ps in my...

I am finishing the install of two MVP-50Ps in my FT337GP.

Here are a couple things to consider:

If the structure behind your co-pilot's panel is like mine, there is a structural brace behind...
Forum: Messages 12-09-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 59,037
Posted By Rick Erwin
Done. I certainly like the looks of the system.

Done. I certainly like the looks of the system.
Forum: Messages 12-09-20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 139,809
Posted By Rick Erwin
I do not recall having to order longer cables, I...

I do not recall having to order longer cables, I asked EI about the longer cables to accommodate the rear engine and they said the system would come with the cables I need.

The rear engine EDC is...
Forum: Messages 12-07-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 139,809
Posted By Rick Erwin
You're welcome Karl. I went through the same...

You're welcome Karl.

I went through the same considerations myself, then finally zeroing in on the MVP-50P ... it's just so capable.

To maximize your installation, it really pays dividends to...
Forum: Messages 12-07-20, 12:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 56,829
Posted By Rick Erwin
Hi Sunnysky, I have a 1976 Reims pressurized G...

Hi Sunnysky,

I have a 1976 Reims pressurized G model, s/n 0017. It lived in Germany until it immigrated to the US in 2009.

There were 22 pressurized models built from 1973 through 1977, with...
Forum: Messages 11-30-20, 09:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 139,809
Posted By Rick Erwin
Tripp, I did not order extra length cables with...

Tripp,

I did not order extra length cables with the units. I think I recall asking them about that and their reply was that the cables I need come with the units.

I am using the original PennyCap...
Forum: Messages 11-30-20, 09:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 139,809
Posted By Rick Erwin
Mark, The MVP-50P is a certified replacement...

Mark,

The MVP-50P is a certified replacement for all engine, fuel, and electrical instrumentation.

It's not certified for removal of the pressurization instrumentation nor for landing gear...
Forum: Messages 11-30-20, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,753
Posted By Rick Erwin
JimC: The FAA took over administration of the...

JimC: The FAA took over administration of the Reims Type Certificates (A23EU), but the Reims Skymasters are still separately certified.
Forum: Messages 11-30-20, 03:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 139,809
Posted By Rick Erwin
You're very welcome. The MVP-50P is STC'd with...

You're very welcome. The MVP-50P is STC'd with an AML listing for my plane.
Forum: Messages 11-29-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 139,809
Posted By Rick Erwin
The "HYD PUMP" light indicates when there is...

The "HYD PUMP" light indicates when there is power being applied to the pump motor. If the amber gear up light or the green gear down light is illuminated and the hydraulic pump is energized, the...
Forum: Messages 11-28-20, 04:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 139,809
Posted By Rick Erwin
Here ya go...

Here ya go ...

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Forum: Messages 11-28-20, 01:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 139,809
Posted By Rick Erwin
I opted for the EI-MVP50P, if you want a pic that...

I opted for the EI-MVP50P, if you want a pic that install, let me know.

Rick
Forum: Messages 11-21-20, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 17,966
Posted By Rick Erwin
Thank you, Kim!

Thank you, Kim!
Forum: Messages 11-20-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 17,966
Posted By Rick Erwin
Dimensions for weighing

I'm preparing to weigh my Reims FT337GP (same as a T337G) and I cannot find the dimensions from the datum to:

The center of the axles for the nose gear; and,
The center of the axles for the main...
Forum: Messages 10-07-20, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 63,822
Posted By Rick Erwin
Hi Eric, welcome to the Forum. I can help you...

Hi Eric, welcome to the Forum.

I can help you with dimensions for a pressurized G model.

The wingspan is 38'-2"
the length is 29'-10"
the height is 9'-2"
the width of the booms is 10'-8.25"

Rick
Forum: Messages 10-05-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 27,515
Posted By Rick Erwin
He is Dean Pearson, and can be reached at...

He is Dean Pearson, and can be reached at dean@pipts.com
Forum: Messages 10-05-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 27,515
Posted By Rick Erwin
I'm finishing a co-pilot panel upgrade right now...

I'm finishing a co-pilot panel upgrade right now with new EI engine instruments. I'm working with a local guy for the panel who is using CAD/CAM to layout and cut the panel. Parts of my new panel...
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